Dr. Becker

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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
meloxicam
Cat Tips

Meloxicam: OK for Long-Term Use Despite ‘Black Box’ Warning?

Meloxicam was deemed dangerous enough by the FDA to give it a 'black box' warning, but now two positive studies have emerged, prompting many veterinarians to take a second look ... Be prepared with the facts, just in case your vet suggests this treatment for your pet's arthritic pain ...
— 6 min read
cranial cruciate ligaments
Dog Tips

Lameness in Dogs: Can You Prevent It?

This type of injury is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs causing lameness - and the condition most often requiring surgery. Which breeds are most susceptible, what causes it and is there anything you can do to help your high-risk pet avoid it?
— 11 min read
happy dogs
Dog Tips

10 Ways to Tell If Your Dog Is Happy

Nearly every doggy parent wants to know if their pup is happy. But how can you tell, beyond the wag of a tail, since he or she can't talk? Researchers have even discovered that happy dogs can laugh. Watch closely for these signs and sounds in your canine.
— 4 min read
liver blood tests
Dog Tips

Decoding Your Pet's Blood Test Results

Your pet's liver plays a critical role in her health, longevity and quality of life. A routine part of regular wellness exams, liver enzyme test values can change from one blood test to the next. How concerned should you be when your pet’s ALP, ALT, AST, bilirubin and albumin values rise or fall?
— 6 min read
cats combine foods
Cat Tips

The No. 1 Thing You Need to Know About Feeding Your Cat

Have house cats retained the wisdom of their wild cousins when it comes to fulfilling their daily nutritional requirements? Apparently yes, according to this study. If you are owned by a cat, this may be the most important information you'll ever see about feeding your pet.
— 6 min read
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