Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

This Is One of the Worst Reasons to Get a Dog

It may seem like a totally logical reason to get one. And you'll find plenty of research to back it up. But when you see this 'compelling reason,' you'll see that it's a bad reason and can quickly backfire. Find out why.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

Almost 100% of Dogs Exposed to This Will Get Infected

And about 80% will show symptoms. Fortunately, the risk for serious disease is quite low except for these special groups. But watch out for this standard advice that doesn't work, and can seriously impair your pet's immune system. They'll pull out all the stops to drag you in.
5 min read
canine cognitive dysfunction
Dog Tips

5 Classic Signs of Canine Aging You Should Never Ignore

It can strike dogs as young as age 6. By age 11, it affects 50% of dogs and by age 15, 68%. What's more, if you recognize the signs you can set the stage to help them ease through their senior and geriatric years with more purpose and companionship, and less pain.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

When Is Your Puppy No Longer a Puppy?

There's no one straight answer to this as it can depend upon the breed and their size. Here's what to expect as your little fluff ball moves through each stage of puppyhood and beyond.
4 min read