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

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Dog Tips

Breakthrough Treatment Saves Pets From Euthanasia — Could It Help Yours Too?

It has been up to 95% effective with humans, so trailblazing veterinarians across the country are racing to use it with pets who are not receiving the help they need from traditional therapies.

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Dog Tips

Immunoglobulin A Deficiency: A Hidden Source of Chronic Skin Allergies and Infections That Few Vets Detect

This condition is rarely tested for or diagnosed, but it can cause havoc for both you and your pet. If your pet is plagued by stubborn, chronic itching and nothing seems to help, seek out a holistic veterinarian who is willing to look much further than skin deep.

Dog Tips

What Can Your Dog Sense That You Can’t?

Discover the mind-blowing ways your dog perceives the world. From detecting invisible dangers to sensing hidden emotions, their abilities will leave you amazed and curious to know more.

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Inspiring Videos

Dog Rescued at Starbucks Finds New Hope

A dog was found tied outside a Starbucks with a sweatshirt. Rescuers traced the owner, who refused to take the dog back, allowing it to find a new home.

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Special Species

Aquarium Pets Can Help Lower Your Heart Rate

If fish and birds aren't your thing, and a cat or dog doesn't fit your lifestyle, consider one (or more) of these creatures that can actually improve your health. They take up less than a few square feet of space, entertain themselves while you're away, and don't need walks.

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Inspiring Videos

Rescue Turned Joy: A Cold Night’s Miracle

After rescuing a shivering kitten from a cold street, we found a vet and began the heartwarming journey of integrating him into our family.

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Dog Tips

Don’t Touch This ‘Novel’ Ingredient With a 10-Foot Pole

It's being marketed to pet food manufacturers (and ultimately you) as a pet 'superfood' because it's eco-friendly, sustainable and money-saving. But note that none of those claims say anything about your pet's health.

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Cat Tips

Are These Additives Helping or Harming Your Pet?

Discover the truth behind popular nutraceuticals and what they really do to your pet's health. Take advantage of these findings that could change the way you feed your furry friend!

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Inspiring Videos

Jude’s Miraculous Rescue

A tale of how Jude, a traumatized animal, found hope and healing through love and connection at a sanctuary.

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