Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
dogs excessive hunger causes
Dog Tips

Got an Overly Hungry Dog? Please Do This First

There are many reasons why some dogs act like vacuum cleaners, lapping up almost anything that's not attached. But you also must make sure your pet isn't dealing with a serious disease or an issue with his food. Finally, if all is well, 3 tips for dealing with your always-hungry pet.
— 6 min read
reasons why cats scoot
Cat Tips

'Why Does My Cat Scoot?'

While it's much more common to see a dog drag his backside across the floor, kitties will occasionally scoot, too. With cats, however, it's not normal behavior. Know the four reasons why a cat may scoot - all of which indicate a necessary visit to the veterinarian.
— 5 min read
calming music for cats
Cat Tips

Cool Cats: Chillin' With the Power of Music

If pleasant music can make plants grow taller, cows give more milk and even improve motor skills and cognitive function in humans recovering from a stroke, can music also calm cats in their most stressful moments, which arguably might be the tension-filled ride to visit the vet?
— 5 min read
help your cat live longer
Cat Tips

Why Do Some Cats Live 20 Years and Beyond?

Today, many well cared-for cats live into their late teens and early 20s. What are their owners doing that other cat parents aren't? The answers may be found in this checklist of eight ways to help your cat live a healthy, happy and long life.
— 7 min read
Dr. Ronald Schultz
Interviews

The Alternative to Re-Vaccinating Your Pets Annually

Avoid unnecessary toxins, use this expert-recommended modified vaccine schedule - along with the one specific process that tells whether immunization actually occurred. How often does your pet really need a booster? It depends, get the details inside.
— 5 min read
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