Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

How to Help Your Pet Deal With Grief

Both dogs and cats can experience sadness and grief at the passing of a beloved human or animal companion, sometimes profoundly. How can you tell if your pet is affected? The signs to watch for and 10 ways to help them cope.
5 min read
hot spot treatment
Cat Tips

Hot Spots: How to Treat Them and What Do They Mean?

Hot spots demand two things: treatment and figuring out what's causing them. Here's what I recommend using on hot spots to disinfect without burning and four things you can do to soothe and protect the skin. And then for the cause - could it be emotional?
6 min read