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Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Does Your Pet’s Food Contain This Toxic Synthetic Vitamin?
Dr. Becker talks with Dr. Tom Cameron, a whole food nutrient expert, about synthetic vs. whole food vitamins and in particular, synthetic vitamin K, also called menadione.
Everything Your Vet Should Look for During a Wellness Exam
While an exam by an integrative veterinarian may look a little different from one performed by a conventional vet, the nose-to-tail body part inspection should be similar.
What’s Behind Your Aging Cat’s Quirky Behavior?
Has your kitty's behavior changed as she's grown older - vocalizing more, acting disoriented or more aggressive? Is she increasingly missing the litterbox, sleeping more or failing to groom herself? Here's what's normal and what's not for senior cats.
Who Knew Feeding Your Kitty Could Be This Fun?
For the ultimate in environmental enrichment - and for increasing activity in healthy, sedentary cats - I highly recommend this creative method of feeding. This fun gadget turns meals into opportunities for physical and mental stimulation.
Move Over, Catnip, This Is a Bigger Hit With Kitties
Not all felines react to catnip, so researchers set out to see if other plants might have a greater response. Measuring the response from four different plants, they were astonished to find one that was an even bigger hit with domestic cats than catnip.
The Worst Dog Treats You Can Buy
My least favorite dog treat, they're high in calories and, surprisingly, they're often found on pet poison lists. They contain high levels of hydroxyproline, which can be problematic for dogs prone to bladder stones. And if you knew the grisly process used to make them, you'd never buy them again.
Unveiling the Prostatitis Risk
Discover the subtle signs and proactive measures for managing canine prostatitis.
Caracal: A Dangerous Cat That Can’t Be Tamed
Aka the Persian lynx, caracals have a striking appearance, but they're not suitable pets.
