Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
obesity related pet diseases
Dog Tips

What All Dogs Need Every Day, Without Fail

This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's dismaying how many pet owners ignore this important tenet of pet ownership. Ignore this and be prepared for the increased possibility that your beloved pup lives a shorter life and with their quality of life sacrificed along the way.
5 min read
calming music for dogs
Dog Tips

The Simple Sound That Can Soothe Stressed Dogs

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
size related undesirable dog behavior
Dog Tips

Want a Peace-Loving Dog? This Surprising Trait Can Help

Researchers studied doggie behaviors and found some surprising links to their behaviors. You'll never guess which breeds are more aggressive, or exhibit the most unwelcome behaviors and more. What to know before your next dog adoption.
4 min read
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