Dr. Becker

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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
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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.
— 4 min read
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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.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Are You Feeding Your Pet Wrong?

Find out the surprising benefits of freeze-dried diets and how they could provide superior nutrition and digestibility for your beloved pet. Learn about the research that could change the way you think about your pet's diet forever.
— 6 min read
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Cat Tips

Is Your Cat Safe From FIV?

The chilling truth about FIV: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Discover why your furry friend might not be as doomed as you think and how proper care can lead them to a surprisingly long, healthy life.
— 4 min read
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