Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

A Necessity for Your Pet's Safety, Even if She Despises It

If, heaven forbid, you're faced with a natural disaster and must evacuate, you'll be thankful you dealt with this issue now. Many pets despise this (cats especially), but here are 10 ways to help dial down the stress and hatred, and increase your pet's acceptance.
5 min read
does shaving a dog or cat help them stay cooler
Dog Tips

Why Shaving Your Pet Could Be a Big Mistake

Could shaving your pet help them stay cool when the weather becomes warmer? As a general rule, you shouldn't do it, and here's why. While these other situations may be exceptions, there's a happy medium that some pets actually enjoy.
5 min read
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Cat Tips

Never Feed This to an Orphaned or Newborn Kitty — Very Dangerous

Ask 100 people on the street, and most would probably say this was the right thing to feed an orphaned or newborn kitty in the absence of the mother cat. But they'd be wrong. If you ever find yourself in this situation, it's one of the worst things you can feed. Do this instead.
7 min read