Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
diagnosing dog pain
Dog Tips

One of the Most Untreated Types of Pain in Dogs

How can you tell if your pup is hurting when they can't tell you in words? This 5-level pain chart can help you spot the often well-concealed signs of pain, plus 8 red flags. Discover the mystery pain that often goes undiagnosed because it doesn't show up on X-rays or other tests.
6 min read
owning dog improves gut health
Dog Tips

Pets Are Germ Carriers — but Is That a Blessing or a Curse?

A couple of large studies looked at this — one with 746 people and another with over 1 million. They wanted to find whether pet germs helped or hurt the people who lived with them. Results? This was by far the most helpful time to own a pet in terms of their germs.
5 min read
food for overweight cats
Cat Tips

Almost Like Starving Your Cat, This Is Harmful in so Many Ways

In some circles it's all the rage. But it blocks nutrient absorption into the cells where it really counts. Without the nutrients to sustain her, malnourishment becomes a distinct threat. Worse, it cuts her off from her body's most important macronutrient. Which leads to a world of harm.
6 min read
obesity and sterilization in dogs
Dog Tips

You May Be Lambasted Over This, but Hold Your Ground

It's long been held as the hallmark of responsible dog ownership. If you don't do this, you're labeled irresponsible and a scumbag contributor to unwanted excess. But now a new truth is emerging with plenty of evidence to suggest and support a new modus operandi. Are you in?
6 min read
toxic plants
Dog Tips

The Everyday Plants That Puts Your Pet at Risk

When these 2 Illinois residents visited South Carolina with their large dogs, they had no idea that a plant growing in their yard would take the lives of both of their beloved pets. For one, it was a nearly instant death, and a slow painful one for the other. Would you recognize these toxic plants?
8 min read