Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

Toys Strongly Advised Against Giving to Your Pet

Whether you have a dog or a cat, this type of toy (bought or homemade) can be swallowed, causing great damage to your pet's GI tract. Another can catch your pet's tongue. And watch out for these common makeshift toys — some could lead to suffocation and others present a significant choking hazard.
5 min read
bone broth for dogs
Dog Tips

The Most Intense Healing Food You Can Make at Home

Bone broth is good for a host of issues, and especially for picky eaters or aging pets. While this nutrient-rich superfood is easy and inexpensive to make at home, keep in mind it may not be for every pet, especially those with this type of systemic inflammation.
4 min read
knowing the right time to say goodbye to a pet
Dog Tips

How to Know When It's Time to Say Goodbye

Your pet can't tell you when he's hurting or feeling miserable, so it's up to you to be proactive in keeping him as healthy and comfortable as possible, including at the end of his life. Pawspice can help you recognize the signs for when it's time to help him 'change worlds.'
6 min read
dogs carb heavy diets
Dog Tips

Rethink What's Filling Your Pup's Bowl

Like many humans, most dogs these days eat carb-heavy diets, even though canines have no (zero) nutritional requirement for carbohydrates; the diseases they acquire also mimic those in the human population.
8 min read