Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

How Your Dog Sends You Messages With His Eyes

Ever wonder how your dog can tell you what he wants just by looking at you? And how you give him cues from your gaze? This fascinating study uncovers how dogs communicate, and it's not what most people suspect.
— 3 min read
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Cat Tips

What’s Behind Your Aging Cat’s Quirky Behavior?

Has your kitty's behavior changed as she's grown older - vocalizing more, acting disoriented or more aggressive? Is she increasingly missing the litterbox, sleeping more or failing to groom herself? Here's what's normal and what's not for senior cats.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

Who Knew Feeding Your Kitty Could Be This Fun?

For the ultimate in environmental enrichment - and for increasing activity in healthy, sedentary cats - I highly recommend this creative method of feeding. This fun gadget turns meals into opportunities for physical and mental stimulation.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

Move Over, Catnip, This Is a Bigger Hit With Kitties

Not all felines react to catnip, so researchers set out to see if other plants might have a greater response. Measuring the response from four different plants, they were astonished to find one that was an even bigger hit with domestic cats than catnip.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

The Worst Dog Treats You Can Buy

My least favorite dog treat, they're high in calories and, surprisingly, they're often found on pet poison lists. They contain high levels of hydroxyproline, which can be problematic for dogs prone to bladder stones. And if you knew the grisly process used to make them, you'd never buy them again.
— 6 min read
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