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

should you feed apricots to your pets

Food Facts

Vitamin-Packed and Pet-Approved — How Apricots Can Elevate Your Companion's Diet

A popular ingredient added to pastry, jams and jellies, this sweet but slightly tart fruit will add color, flavor and antioxidants to your pet's food bowl. Make sure to remove the pits before feeding!

benefits of having two dogs

Dog Tips

Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1? It All Depends

There are many variables to consider before adding a second dog to your household. And there's no guarantee that the two dogs will get along. Here's what you need to consider before taking the plunge and how to boost your odds that they'll be best buddies.

brewery offers paid pawternity leave

Dog Tips

Brewery Becomes First US Company to Offer Paid Pawternity

An increasing number of companies are offering their employees paid pawternity leave so they can help a new pet transition into their home. Scottish beer maker BrewDog became the first company in the US to offer this incredible pet perk to its employees.

what causes dry flaky skin in dogs

Dog Tips

Dry, Itchy Coat? It Could Be This

If your dog's skin could talk, you might get different messages, but one thing would be for sure with this common condition — Something's off balance in your dog's body.

Cat Tips

All About Diarrhea — The Best Secrets for Treating It at Home

Cats and dogs show different signs when they have tummy troubles, and diarrhea is something they both experience. Know the 12 things that can cause loose stools and when to seek your veterinarian's care.

can you feed asparagus to your pets

Food Facts

Asparagus: A Crunchy Green Boost for Your Pet's Health

A quintessential spring vegetable, this tasty green spear offers prebiotics for a healthy microbiome, as well as antioxidants for better defense against diseases. Find out how to offer it to your pet.

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Dog Tips

Watch Out for This Medication, It's Too Easy to Overdose

Even the government has issued an overdose warning for this medication that some owners use to help ease discomfort in their pets in certain situations. The truth is, some pets just don't handle it well, even in very small doses.

Dog Tips

This Simple Boredom Buster Stimulates Both Cats and Dogs

Does your pet destroy everything in sight — even though he knows better? He might simply be bored. Here's a simple method of counteracting these nine boredom indicators that you can adapt for both dogs and cats. And you hardly have to spend anything!

natural probiotics for dogs

Dog Tips

Dished Out Like Candy by Veterinary Docs, but It's Horrible for Your Pet

There's a preponderance of evidence showing harm. While sometimes medically necessary, it should never be a go-to option. It triggers proliferation of pathogenic bacteria, adds flab and much more. It's just plain bad medicine to use it like this.

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