Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

A Tragic Mistake That's Easy to Avoid

If you end up as heartbroken as the owner of Sadie, a 7-year-old Golden, you'll wish you haven't made this mistake that so many owners make. Just because your dog or cat looks and acts healthy, don't be deceived into thinking that this doesn't matter.
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Dog Tips

Are You Unwittingly Poisoning Your Pet?

If you do this daily or weekly activity as many pet owners do, you may be doing just that. If you share your home with one or more beloved pets, be sure to take a close look at your routine to make sure you're not creating a toxic environment that can severely injure your pet.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

This May Work for Dogs, but Never, Ever for Cats

Dogs and cats are very different creatures and their basic needs vary, too. For example, while certain human medications might work just fine for your dog, the tiniest amount of this one could kill your cat. Please don't make these assumptions about dogs and cats.
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Food Facts

Tuna: The Seafood That Slowly Poisons Pets

It may be loaded with omega-3s and other nutrients, but giving this food to your pet can cause unseen damage — it contains a toxin that accumulates in their body. Give your pets these safer options instead.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

How to Calm Barking Dogs in Less Than 2 Minutes

Shelters around the world are using this to end the barking and anxiety, and calm their dogs within moments. It lets their personality shine through and makes them adoptable. What a brilliant idea. Better yet, why not use it at home for your own pets?
5 min read
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Dog Tips

Scientists Studied Dog Drool and You Won't Believe What They Found

Surprise! There's far more than what meets the eye in your dog's drool. You may rush to clean it up, but it can give you valuable insight about your pup's health, potential infections, and more. And in case you don't want to officially test this, here are 14 hints of trouble to know.
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