Dr. Becker

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

Can Your Dog Tell if You’re Happy or Mad?

Dogs are incredibly in tune with human emotions, but a new study attempted to find out if they can distinguish between your happy or angry mood based on facial expression alone. Does your dog know the difference?
— 5 min read
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Food Facts

Garlic: Is This 'Dangerous' Food Getting a Bad Rap?

It's indispensable to many cuisines, imparting powerful flavors, and a wide array of health benefits. Many pet parents mistake it as toxic for dogs, but that's a misconception — it's actually beneficial when fed in the right amounts.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Your Dog's Top Treat Choices — Are They in Your Fridge?

These 22 'people foods' make terrific cost-effective treats to share with your canine BFF — and are far healthier than typical options. But if going with store-bought, please heed these critical dos and don'ts, avoid this treat entirely, shun these label reading mistakes, and more.
— 4 min read
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Cat Tips

3 Words to Say to Your Cat

Is it possible for three words to transform your relationship with Kitty from dull to delightful — from distrusting to secure? This video answers that in such a calming way that even non-cat people are in for a real treat. No wonder it's scored over 4 million views on YouTube so far.
— 5 min read
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