Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

What May Be a Sign of Feline Happiness Can Also Be a Red Flag

Generally, if your cat does this behavior in a certain context, it's a sign she's content and happy. But most often, it's a sign that something serious may be wrong. Please don't read it wrong, get your kitty into the vet right away if you notice this happening at any other time.
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Dog Tips

Owning a Dog May Lower Your Blood Pressure

Owning a dog offers you a loyal companion, walking buddy and lifelong friend, but there are proven benefits to your heart health, too. Dog owners enjoy not only decreased blood pressure readings but also a reduced risk of heart disease and fewer doctor visits.
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Dog Tips

Live Alone? Getting a Dog May Be Good for Your Heart

Having a pet to come home to doesn't just warm your heart, it also protects it. Especially among singles living alone, having a pet offers incredible benefits to heart health and more, according to a new large study, which even reveals the type of dogs that lower heart disease risk the most.
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