Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome
Dog Tips

Six Signs of Doggy Dementia and What to Do

There are six top signs of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), a very common condition in older dogs. Similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans, CCDS develops slowly and can be subtle. Know the signs - the sooner you take action and provide effective nutraceutical support, the better.
— 4 min read
hydrotherapy benefits
Dog Tips

This Novel Therapy Helps Injuries Heal While Easing Pain

It's one of my favorite therapies for dogs as it provides countless benefits as well as emotional perks. It's perfect for after surgery or an injury, or if your pet has arthritis or a mobility issue or is getting up in years. If you have a smaller dog, you can do it yourself right at home.
— 5 min read
biologically appropriate food
Dog Tips

Does Your Pet Really Need 'Biologically Appropriate' Food?

If you ask a conventional veterinarian or even a board-certified veterinary nutritionist if you should feed your dog or cat biologically appropriate pet food, you're bound to get a rapid response that it's not scientifically proven to be superior. But here's the dark secret they're not telling you.
— 14 min read
Sarah MacKeigan - helping dogs owners when trauma strikes
Interviews

Helping Dogs and Their Owners When Trauma Strikes

On this final day of our Creating Healthy, Happy Pets Week, my guest is one who made the leap from humans to animals, recognizing the immense challenges dogs face with mobility after sustaining an injury or profound trauma. Could your dog benefit from online mobility coaching?
— 9 min read
Dr. Richard Patton - helping animals eat better food
Interviews

Why Your Pet Seems Just Fine Eating Any Food

Taught by animals and their owners, this world-renowned animal nutritionist exposes the 900-pound gorilla sitting in many pet food bowls. Find out why the most economical - and most popular - approach to feeding pets may appear to meet your pet's needs today but implode on you later.
— 13 min read