Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

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.
aging dog behavior changes
Dog Tips

8 Unexpected Signs of Aging

Physical changes aren't the only sign your pet is getting older. Many pet owners don't expect these changes, and may mistake them for deliberate disobedience or aggression when they begin to appear. Ten ways to enhance your aging pet's quality of life.
6 min read
grieving cat
Dog Tips

How to Help Your Pet Deal With Grief

Both dogs and cats can experience sadness and grief at the passing of a beloved human or animal companion, sometimes profoundly. How can you tell if your pet is affected? The signs to watch for and 10 ways to help them cope.
5 min read
hot spot treatment
Cat Tips

Hot Spots: How to Treat Them and What Do They Mean?

Hot spots demand two things: treatment and figuring out what's causing them. Here's what I recommend using on hot spots to disinfect without burning and four things you can do to soothe and protect the skin. And then for the cause - could it be emotional?
6 min read