Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

How to Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Home

They have an uncanny knack for survival. One method is to move into your kitchen where a ready supply of food resides. But if you're as grossed out and squeamish about these critters as most are, you'll be glad to learn five natural methods to outsmart these fast movers.
— 7 min read
pet hospice
Dog Tips

Are You Ready for These Seven Key End-of-Life Choices?

How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? As pets get older, the human-animal bond gets stronger, so it only becomes more difficult to make that final decision. This seven-point scale can help you know when it's time to stop asking your pet to bear the burden of living and unbridle his body.
— 6 min read
cbd for dogs osteoarthritis epilepsy treatment
Dog Tips

The Effective Pain Treatment Your Vet May Not Want to Talk About

Studies show it's useful for managing pain and mobility problems due to arthritis, and pet owners are even reporting success with anxiety, behavior issues and seizure disorders. But don't expect your vet to suggest it or even discuss it with you. Here's what you need to know about its safe usage.
— 6 min read
pet acupuncture
Dog Tips

Wonderful for Your Pet, but Shunned by Traditional Vets

Still shunned by traditional medicine. Yet statistically, 25% of dogs respond splendidly to it, another 50% enjoy dramatic success. It even saves animals from a lifetime of paralysis and probable euthanasia - restoring their ability to walk, and so much more.
— 5 min read
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