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.

Dog Tips

Why Dog Parks Aren't Always Ideal for Socialization

Many pet parents who frequent dog parks go there because they believe their dogs need the opportunity to socialize with other canines. But do they? How to tell if dog parks are appropriate for your pet and know when it may be best to avoid them.

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Cat's Happy With His Flippy Fish Toy — Mostly

It's all fun and games when the fish toy's battery is charged up. Utterly sad when it's not.

Cat Tips

The Cat That Can Run up to 30 Mph — Fastest Domestic Cat Breed in the World

These are NOT cats that want to lounge in your lap all day long. They're known for their impressive athletic prowess and even ninja-worthy moves, like catapulting to your shoulder. NASA is even impressed. How to claim one of these 9 nimble breeds for yourself.

Dog Tips

How to Make Fermented Veggies a Healthy Part of Your Pet's Meal

There are many reasons why fermented foods are good for you and your pets. They act as potent chelators and detoxifiers, helping to rid your pet's body of heavy metals and other toxins. Learn the best types to feed your pet and what you should do if your dog or cat refuses them.

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Gerbil Insists on Being 'Burritoed' for His Naps

If you've never seen a tiny gerbil sleeping all swaddled up in a blanket, you must see this!

Dog Tips

Pitch These 5 Items in the Trash for a Safer, Happier Pet

Many pet parents are totally oblivious to the dangers these items pose. So you're quite likely to have many if not all these hazards in your home right this very moment. Removing them could spare your dog injury - and you considerable heartache and financial deficit.

Cat Tips

Is Your Finicky Eater Suffering From Pancreatitis?

Dogs with an inflamed pancreas typically have abdominal pain and vomiting. With cats, it's often a whole different story. If your kitty sleeps a lot, refuses her food and shows these other subtle signs, make an appointment to rule out this serious disorder found in 65% to 70% of cats upon autopsy.

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Golden Retriever and Kitten Trying Hard to Stay Awake!

This dog and his tiny feline friend are doing their best to stay alert, but just can't do it!

Dog Tips

5 Signs Your Pet May Be Losing Her Eyesight

There are many reasons that dogs and cats can go blind at any age. Is your pet showing any of these telltale signs? Four things you can do to help prevent blindness, and how to help your vision-impaired pet feel secure and comfortable at home.

Dog Tips

What to Do Before Your Pet Hits This Seasonal Panic Button

Turns a happy pet into a terror-stricken coward in a shockingly short time. And it isn't just the loud noise. Many other components panic them also. Here are the eight signs your pet is panicked. Plus, your best go-to strategies, and the calming remedies you'll return to again and again.

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