Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 2)

Dog Tips

That 'Guilty Look' Isn't What You Think — Here's Why

Get into the habit of telling your dog off for doing this, and you may simply be confusing them and damaging your relationship with your furry friend. It's against their natural inclinations and may actually cause them to do more of the things you're trying to get them to stop.

Special Species

Panda's Preferred Food May Be Their Kiss of Death and Could Lead to Extinction

Every day, these giant adults eat 22 pounds of a food their digestive system was never designed to consume. And GI disease is a primary cause of death — whether they're wild or captive. Can their microbiome adjust in time to save the species?

Dog Tips

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

If you were a dog and wanted to get your humans to do something for you, how would you communicate? Turns out dogs' gestures aren't as random as you might assume. These are the ones used most often for four particular purposes. How well do you respond to them?

Food Facts

Thyme: This Green Sprinkle Could Be the Secret to Calmer Skin

If your pet is constantly itching due to yeast infections, adding this pungent herb to their diet may help ease their discomfort. Simply sprinkle it over their meals or add to their homemade treat recipes.

Dog Tips

Study Looks at Seniors Who Own This Pet — You Won't Believe What They Found

For two groups of older adults, they used monitors to get an objective measure, rather than self-reporting. The results were stunning, and quite widespread. Are there more benefits to the people or the pets? And what were they? Find out here — it's awesome.

Dog Tips

This Time-Honored Way to Calm Kids Soothes Scared Dogs Too

You probably grew up with this, and perhaps did it for your children too. Helps children downshift from an active to a passive state of being. Now they've found it also works for shelter pets that cower in the back corner of their kennels. And it's great for the volunteers too.

Dog Tips

This Is How Visionaries Cuddle Their Puppies When They're Very Young

A visionary sees the end from the beginning. You'll fit the definition of one if you do this when your pup is very young. It'll be like giving him his own private chill pill — comfort throughout his life even when he encounters various situations that often lead to tension and stress.

Food Facts

Venison: This Simple Protein Swap Could Calm Your Pet's Skin

Is your pet allergic to common protein sources? Try offering them this novel meat, which packs a diverse array of nutrients to reap the health benefits. Find out how to properly serve it here.

Special Species

The Eternal Creature That Ages in Reverse, yet Never Dies

These creatures never age and never die because of an ability to change one type of cell into another that allows them to grow younger until they start life all over again. You may live or visit a place where you see these creatures a lot, and I promise, you'll never view them the same way again.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

That 'Guilty Look' Isn't What You Think — Here's Why

Panda's Preferred Food May Be Their Kiss of Death and Could Lead to Extinction

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

Thyme: This Green Sprinkle Could Be the Secret to Calmer Skin

Study Looks at Seniors Who Own This Pet — You Won't Believe What They Found

This Time-Honored Way to Calm Kids Soothes Scared Dogs Too

This Is How Visionaries Cuddle Their Puppies When They're Very Young

Venison: This Simple Protein Swap Could Calm Your Pet's Skin

The Eternal Creature That Ages in Reverse, yet Never Dies

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