Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 18)

Dog Tips

Want To Be the Talk of the Dog Park? Choose This Striking Breed

You'll attract attention no matter where you go when you own one of these show-stopping breeds. Acting dignified and aloof one minute and endearingly goofy the next, this peaceful and calm pet will fit perfectly into the right household. Here are five things to know about them.

Special Species

Why You Can't See Fireflies in the Western US

Flashing fireflies have entertained children for generations, yet if you travel to the western part of the US, you never see them flash their lights. But if you travel to this part of the eastern US, you can witness one of nature's miracles: simultaneous flashing.

Food Facts

Green Beans: This Simple Addition May Boost Your Pet's Digestion and More

Apart from their crunchy goodness, these green veggies can offer your pet a diverse array of nutrients, like polyphenols, fiber and even vitamin C. Discover how you can include them in your pet's meals.

Dog Tips

This Parasite Can Keep Re-Infecting for Up to Six Months — For You or Your Pet

It is so infectious it takes just a few oocysts to make you downright miserable. And under certain circumstances, it can survive and keep on infecting for up to six months. Find out how it's transmitted and what you can do to greatly reduce your risk of a severe infection.

Food Facts

Blueberries: Are You Overlooking This Tiny Superfood for Your Pet?

One study found that these antioxidant-rich berries helped protect sled dogs against exercise-induced oxidative damage. Have you tried adding them to your pet's food bowl?

Dog Tips

What's Causing These Itchy Irritating Lesions on So Many Pets and People?

The human and canine versions of this share several key features, including the presence of Staph bacteria and a stunning lack of diversity of microbiome cells. Now this 'gross' solution is growing in popularity, as it works — and also avoids the use of antibiotics.

Dog Tips

The Difference Between Marijuana and CBD Oil for Pets

It's the THC in cannabis that can poison your dog, so how can you know which products are okay to use for or around your pet? Just because certain cannabidiol (CBD) oils may be harmless for dogs and cats doesn't mean other products won't trigger a frightening reaction.

Dog Tips

Could Be a Very Noisy Sign of Love — And Perhaps She's Calling You Home

You may consider Fido angry, defiant or showing disrespect when he does this. But it might actually be a sign of how much yearning he has in his heart for you. So curb your frustration while you try to discern whether it's actually this sign of love.

Food Facts

Green Tea: This Simple Drink Could Transform Your Pet's Health

Renowned for its therapeutic effects for humans, you'll be pleased to know that furry friends can enjoy the same benefits of this polyphenol-rich beverage as well. Learn how to offer it to pets here.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Want To Be the Talk of the Dog Park? Choose This Striking Breed

Why You Can't See Fireflies in the Western US

Green Beans: This Simple Addition May Boost Your Pet's Digestion and More

This Parasite Can Keep Re-Infecting for Up to Six Months — For You or Your Pet

Blueberries: Are You Overlooking This Tiny Superfood for Your Pet?

What's Causing These Itchy Irritating Lesions on So Many Pets and People?

The Difference Between Marijuana and CBD Oil for Pets

Could Be a Very Noisy Sign of Love — And Perhaps She's Calling You Home

Green Tea: This Simple Drink Could Transform Your Pet's Health

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