Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

Is Letting Your Dog Eat Grass a Good Idea?

Does your dog start chomping grass the moment she gets outdoors? Should you try to stop her? This article offers an entirely new explanation, disputing the long-held belief that dogs eat grass to throw up. Here are four additional health-related reasons dogs eat grass.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

The Most Outlandish Way Your Dog Mirrors Your Emotions

Many people regard this as a wives' tale but researchers now confirm it's true. While you probably already suspect that your dog can see and hear your emotions, you'll be stunned to learn that this route may actually be his main way of reading your emotions and adopting them as his own.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

How to Spare Your Older Dog the Agony of Mental Decline

Older dogs can suffer from cognitive decline similar to human dementia and Alzheimer's. Here's how you can spare both you and your dog that stress and distress. There's a lot you can do to keep decline under control, including these eight ways to keep your dog mentally sharp for life.
— 6 min read
high meat pet food
Dog Tips

Even the Most Meticulous Pet Parent Can Be Misled by This Trend

It all looks fine and good — till you look under the hood to discover the truth of the matter. The last thing you want to do is sacrifice your pet's health on the altar of convenience. But follow this seemingly terrific trend, and you may be doing exactly that — to the detriment of your pet.
— 6 min read
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