Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

The Feeding 'Mistake' That's Considered Unethical

This can trigger an avalanche of four big risks from one simple feeding indiscretion — leading to irreversible pain and suffering. And if you gave your pet this choice, here's what she'll tell you — loud and clear. Don't let this mistake steal precious years of time with your pet.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Does Your Pet Drink Tap Water? Please Heed This New Warning

Combined with the high amounts found in 8 out of 10 pet food brands, a 10-pound puppy would be exposed to 3.5 times the EPA's standard for this mineral. Larger pets would get even more. And more is not good as excessive exposure may be linked to bone cancer and 16 other serious conditions.
— 5 min read
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Food Facts

Cook This Root Crop Before Feeding to Your Pets

Popular in tropical places like Hawaii, this food can add an interesting texture to your pet's meals, but make sure you cook it properly. Because it's high in starch, only give it in small amounts. Here's how to share it with them.
— 8 min read
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Special Species

How to Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Home

They have an uncanny knack for survival. One method is to move into your kitchen where a ready supply of food resides. But if you're as grossed out and squeamish about these critters as most are, you'll be glad to learn five natural methods to outsmart these fast movers.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Are You Ready for These Seven Key End-of-Life Choices?

How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? As pets get older, the human-animal bond gets stronger, so it only becomes more difficult to make that final decision. This seven-point scale can help you know when it's time to stop asking your pet to bear the burden of living and unbridle his body.
— 6 min read
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