Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health & vitality through wise lifestyle choices.
Contrary to popular belief, it does not keep your pet's teeth clean. Nor does it provide good or even adequate nutrition. There's only one brand I can even feasibly recommend. Even then, you're substituting good for best. And doesn't your pet deserve the best?
Learn to decode the hidden distress signals of pet birds. From changes in vocalization to alarming self-harm behaviors, discover how to recognize the early signs of stress and implement effective strategies to ensure your feathered friend's happiness and health.
Bringing home a new puppy is a joy - especially for the new furry addition. But, it's easy to forget some of the essentials that can help set him up for success in his new life with you. Learn what to do before puppy comes home, and my view on a controversial issue.
Truth be told, it's a junk food, not a health food. So watch out for the cleverly disguised marketing spin likely to help sell this as a healthy treat. Don't be conned. This 'functional food' has no place in a healthy pet's food, and could confound their health and make you very sorry.
As flowers bloom, so do risks for pets. Learn which plants turn spring from a season of beauty into a hidden danger zone for your furry friends, and how to keep them safe from nature's toxic temptations.