Dr. Becker

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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
cranial cruciate ligament disease
Dog Tips

What’s Behind the Epidemic of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease?

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries are all too common in dogs today, and despite what many people believe, it's rare that a CCL just suddenly ruptures. Instead, it degenerates over months or years. So what's behind the breakdown in these all-important knee joint ligaments?
13 min read
dog crate training
Dog Tips

Without This, You May Be Depriving Your Dog of Comfort

Dogs instinctively do this to help calm their fears and to seek comfort. Yet many owners view it as a form of punishment and shun the idea. If you haven't yet embraced the concept, I invite you to see it with new eyes. Your dog, young or old, will most likely thank you.
7 min read