Dr. Becker

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

Are You Unwittingly Poisoning Your Pet?

If you do this daily or weekly activity as many pet owners do, you may be doing just that. If you share your home with one or more beloved pets, be sure to take a close look at your routine to make sure you're not creating a toxic environment that can severely injure your pet.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

This May Work for Dogs, but Never, Ever for Cats

Dogs and cats are very different creatures and their basic needs vary, too. For example, while certain human medications might work just fine for your dog, the tiniest amount of this one could kill your cat. Please don't make these assumptions about dogs and cats.
— 7 min read
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Food Facts

Tuna: The Seafood That Slowly Poisons Pets

It may be loaded with omega-3s and other nutrients, but giving this food to your pet can cause unseen damage — it contains a toxin that accumulates in their body. Give your pets these safer options instead.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

How to Calm Barking Dogs in Less Than 2 Minutes

Shelters around the world are using this to end the barking and anxiety, and calm their dogs within moments. It lets their personality shine through and makes them adoptable. What a brilliant idea. Better yet, why not use it at home for your own pets?
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Scientists Studied Dog Drool and You Won't Believe What They Found

Surprise! There's far more than what meets the eye in your dog's drool. You may rush to clean it up, but it can give you valuable insight about your pup's health, potential infections, and more. And in case you don't want to officially test this, here are 14 hints of trouble to know.
— 5 min read
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Special Species

All About Hedgehogs — 7 Facts About These Adorable Animals

Hedgehogs are native to Asia, Africa, and Europe, but in the US they're domesticated and often sold as pets. These intriguing insectivores have unique methods of self-defense and, if socialized from a young age, can even bond with their owners — but do hedgehogs really make good pets?
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Just Dropping 1 of These on the Floor Could Poison Your Pet

It's astounding how many pet owners are unaware of how poisonous these are for their pets. You may be taking one or more each day without realizing how deadly it would be if you accidentally dropped one or left it within your pet's reach. Here are the top 10 offenders from the Pet Poison Helpline.
— 5 min read
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