Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
pet vaccines
Dog Tips

If Your Vet Shames You Like This, High-Tail It Out of There

They're pulling out new stops with name-calling, shaming and belittling you. Don't put up with this kind of arrogance implying you're a freaking idiot. In so many ways, you're more knowledgeable than your accuser. As a bonus, here's how to turn the tables on shaming vets.
7 min read
tick borne diseases in dogs
Dog Tips

One of the Nastiest Parasites That Could Latch Onto Your Dog

These little bloodsuckers are out of control in most areas of the US, and claiming more territory all the time. They can make your dog deathly ill with far-reaching symptoms. Fortunately, there are 5 ways to pull the rug out from under these awful critters.
5 min read
smoke dangers pets
Dog Tips

Want to Spare Your Pet From Cancer? Stop Smoking Cigarettes

It's bad enough for you. But doing this can be even worse for pets who spend their time in the house and on the floor, soaking in carcinogenic toxins day in and day out. And it's not just cancer. It's linked to respiratory diseases in dogs, outright death in birds, and more.
5 min read
can dingoes be domesticated
Dog Tips

Dingoes: A Glimpse Into the Domestication of Dogs?

Are Australian dingoes dogs - or wolves? Experts believe they may be in-between the two. But more importantly, these unique animals give us an opportunity to better understand how dogs evolved. Dingoes may resemble dogs, but in these four ways, they're very different.
5 min read