Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

Is Your Cat Ready for the Road?

Traveling with your feline can be challenging, but discover the essential tips, tricks and precautions that can turn a stressful journey into a smooth and safe adventure for you and your cat.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

Do You Buy Your Pet's Food from This Con Artist?

They surveyed 1,500 pet owners, collected their opinions and created a marketing spin to match those data points. They claim their new food focuses on what you want. Buyer beware! Its 40-item ingredient list is horrifying - the polar opposite of what you want. Do you buy this brand?
7 min read
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Dog Tips

Don't Dismiss These Five Signs of Pain from Your Pet

Your pet can't tell you she's in pain, so you may remain blissfully unaware of her trouble. What's more, they hide pain so as not to appear vulnerable to predators. So if your pet shows any of these five signs, don't shrug it off without further investigation.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

FDA's Dire Warnings Create a Laughingstock

They did their utmost to disseminate their propaganda and try to scare you. Yet, you'd be stunned by the degree to which it's having the opposite effect. The numbers are simply staggering. So are these survey results. So which camp are you in?
7 min read
11 most playful cat breeds
Cat Tips

11 Most Playful Cat Breeds

Some cats love to lounge on a windowsill all day long, but not the cats on this list! If you're looking for a kitty that loves to chase after toys, play fetch, jump, climb, and even play in the water, check out these 11 cat breeds.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

What Makes Your Dog Get 'the Zoomies'?

Dogs can experience a phenomenon described as 'the zoomies,' when a dog suddenly dashes back and forth or around in circles with no perceptible destination. There's a term for it nowadays: frenetic random activity periods, also known as FRAPs.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

Dog Age Chart: Forget the 7 Years to 1 Myth

Dogs age astonishingly fast in the first year of life, and from there splits off into size and breed differentials. But you can influence the outcomes more than you think, with these five longevity tricks. Check this chart for your dog's human age today, then proactively enhance his life span.
5 min read