Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

Don’t Ignore This Feline Illness Indicator

This is one of the first hints your cat is not well, whether sudden or gradual. But, it can lead to a slippery slope you don't want your kitty to get caught in. So if she stops doing this, a bit of creativity may motivate her. Otherwise, a vet visit is definitely in order.
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Dog Tips

This One-Way Seasonal Menace Can Kill Your Pet

At this time of year, you can't be too careful when you take your pet outside. If this widely spread menace enters your pet's body through their eyes, ears, mouth, nose, skin, feet or genitals, it can quickly become a one-way deadly battle since your pet's body can't degrade or remove them.
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