Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
dry pet food palatants
Dog Tips

It's All Fake — but Conscientious Pet Parents Still Flock to It

Portrayed as healthy, nutritious, and balanced, the truth is that your cat or dog wouldn't touch it short of starvation - because of this concoction they add to it. You wouldn't believe what's in the concoction, or its uncanny link to certain human foods. Caution is certainly in order.
— 7 min read
pet bathing
Dog Tips

Do This Several Times a Week to Slash Your Pet's Bacterial Load

You probably avoid this based on an old wives' tale that completely flies in the face of reality. And your pet is the one that ends up suffering unnecessarily. So do her a big favor — get the current recommendation for this and ease her suffering. She'll lick you in appreciation.
— 7 min read
9 facts about dog nose
Dog Tips

One of Your Dog's Most Awesome and Striking Natural Talents

They definitely far surpass us in this department. By leaps and bounds and 10,000 times. Though at first glance the function appears the same, their anatomy gives them advantages we can never measure up to. They deserve your pure and absolute adoration.
— 5 min read
some dogs prefer praise over treats
Dog Tips

What Many Dogs Want Just as Much as Treats

Especially if your pet makes a beeline for his or her food dish, or swallows treats nearly whole, you may be surprised at what researchers discovered when they set out to find out what means just as much or even more than food rewards to this group of 15 dogs.
— 6 min read
rabies virus vaccine
Dog Tips

2 Big, Common Mistakes Made with Rabies Vaccine

Since rabies is so deadly and the fact that infected pets must be euthanized, you must have your pet vaccinated appropriately with rabies vaccine. However, many veterinarians make these mistakes that can greatly increase your pet's risk of side effects.
— 6 min read
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