Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health & vitality through wise lifestyle choices.

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Dog Tips

8 Signs Your Dog May Have a Urinary Tract Infection

Greater than 1 in 7 dogs will develop a bacterial UT infection during their lifetime. Certain dogs, especially females, are at greater risk. Know the signs that can indicate a potentially serious issue with your dog's urinary tract or bladder so you know what to do when they arise.

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Hope for Canine Hearts: First Open-Heart Program Launches

Responsible for 75% of all canine heart disease, dogs with this condition typically have significantly shortened lifespans.

Inspiring Videos

Cat Named Charlie: 'One of the Most Amazing Personalities'

Charlie, a kitten with a disorder known as wobbly syndrome, was adopted to save his life.

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Pet Immunization: Far Riskier Than You Might Think, yet Highly Promoted by Vets

Make this mistake, and you'll throw money away - along with your precious pet's health. Vets have a strong financial incentive to promote this. Here's what I recommend instead. But don't be gouged - some vets ask ridiculous fees. Here's what you should really expect to pay.

Dog Tips

Got Cats and Dogs? Do This in a Pinch, but Don't Make It a Habit

You're more likely to do this if you have both a cat and a dog, but making a habit of it could mean stunted growth and a failure to thrive. And surely, you don't want to jeopardize their health over this common misconception.

Inspiring Videos

Saint Bernard Becomes a (Truly) Rescued Kitten's Sibling

Seeing a small kitten fall into a huge water barrel, this guy rushed to the rescue just in time.

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The TLC Your Pet Yearns for During Her Last Weeks and Days on Earth

It's sad for both you and your pet. But you'll be glad knowing you did these things to bring her maximum comfort and were a blessing during her final days on earth. After all, she's been a devoted companion for years. Here's how she'd like to be comforted during these trying days.

Dog Tips

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

8 Signs Your Dog May Have a Urinary Tract Infection

Hope for Canine Hearts: First Open-Heart Program Launches

Cat Named Charlie: 'One of the Most Amazing Personalities'

Pet Immunization: Far Riskier Than You Might Think, yet Highly Promoted by Vets

Got Cats and Dogs? Do This in a Pinch, but Don't Make It a Habit

Saint Bernard Becomes a (Truly) Rescued Kitten's Sibling

The TLC Your Pet Yearns for During Her Last Weeks and Days on Earth

New Hope Against a Highly Infectious, Life-Threatening Condition

French Bulldog Has Limitations, but He's Determined!

How Old Is Old for Your Cat?

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