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  • How to Perform an at Home Wellness Exam on Your Pet
    Published 11-07-2009 11:00 AM  |  9 Comments     12,669 Views
    Watch as Dr. Becker shows you how to give your cat or dog an at-home physical exam.
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  • Beware! Halloween Candy is Just One Type of Food that Could Kill Your Pet
    Published 10-29-2009 9:38 AM  |  13 Comments     10,832 Views
    Is your pet at risk from these top 10 household poisons? Dr. Karen Becker explains how to reduce your pet’s risk of accidental poisoning.
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  • These 3 Things May Indicate Your Pet has a Bladder Problem ...
    Published 10-22-2009 5:37 PM  |  42 Comments     18,705 Views
    Dr. Karen Becker explains why understanding your pet’s urine Ph is essential to their bladder health.
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  • Four Simple Reasons Your Pet Develops Joint Problems and Arthritis
    Published 10-17-2009 1:21 PM  |  46 Comments     34,187 Views
    Four factors influence the health of the musculoskeletal system of your pet: Their body weight Exercise Joint degeneration (arthritis) Trauma By feeding your pet a proper, species appropriate diet, giving them ample opportunity to move and exercise, and...
  • Can 'Human Food' Be Beneficial for Your Pet?
    Published 10-10-2009 2:17 PM  |  84 Comments     34,269 Views
    Dr. Karen Becker dispels the long-held myth that “table food” is bad for your pets.
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  • Why is This Dangerous Infection on the Rise in Pets?
    Published 10-03-2009 9:13 AM  |  47 Comments     40,493 Views
    The staphylococcus aureus bacteria is a normal strain of bacteria your pet normally harbors (as do people). It’s found on your dog’s or cat’s skin, mucous membranes, urogenital and gastrointestinal tracts. When this normal bacteria undergoes a genetic...
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  • One Simple Step to Radically Boost Your Pet's Immune System
    Published 09-22-2009 11:16 AM  |  29 Comments     32,773 Views
    At long last, the benefit of probiotics for your companion animals is receiving the attention it deserves in the traditional veterinary community. Probiotic therapy has been scientifically studied and proved beneficial in the treatment of pets with diarrhea...
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  • How Cigarettes and Smoking Impact Your Pet’s Health
    Published 09-17-2009 2:13 PM  |  9 Comments     7,883 Views
    A growing body of research shows there are no safe levels of exposure to secondhand smoke -- for humans or for animals. And one new study shows that nearly 30 percent of pet owners live with at least one smoker -- a number far too high given the consequences...
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  • Why Summer is the Most Toxic Time of All for Your Pet
    Published 09-08-2009 2:24 PM  |  21 Comments     6,851 Views
    Dr. Becker explains why chemical exposure may overwhelm your pet during the warm-weather months -- even if you don’t spray chemicals around your own home. Also find out how to reduce your pet’s chemical load by using natural alternatives.
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  • Why All Your Healthy Pet Efforts May Be Worthless if You Do This…
    Published 09-01-2009 10:13 AM  |  42 Comments     17,648 Views
    You may have noticed you can no longer find those trendy green dental bones at your local grocery store or Wal-Mart. NUTRO Products, Inc. says it is pulling its Greenies line of pet dental chews from supermarkets and other mass markets. Beginning in June...
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  • Can You Impact Your Pet's Health by Brushing Their Teeth?
    Published 08-27-2009 7:32 PM  |  52 Comments     17,273 Views
    As part of Pet Dental Health month, Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. is co-sponsoring the 15th annual Pets Need Dental Care, Too™ campaign to encourage veterinary health care teams to talk with clients about scheduling regular dental appointments for their pets...
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  • Is Your Pet a Voiceless Victim of the Tanking Economy?
    Published 08-20-2009 1:49 PM  |  20 Comments     10,663 Views
    More than 1 million dogs and cats are at risk for becoming homeless, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) believes. In response to a request from DVM Newsmagazine, ASPCA officials estimate that 500,000 to 1 million cats...
  • Nipping Puppy Biting in the Bud
    Published 08-13-2009 12:41 PM  |  9 Comments     24,561 Views
    Biting in puppies is a normal, though undesirable, behavior. Puppies often use their mouths for exploration and play, and this behavior can extend to the human family. My biggest concern in these situations is that owners may be using or are being told...
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  • When it Comes to Vaccinating Your Pet, Less is More
    Published 08-04-2009 2:51 PM  |  60 Comments     34,705 Views
    Pet-friendly vaccine recommendations from Dr. Karen Becker.
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  • Can Cocoa Bean Mulch Be Lethal for Your Pets?
    Published 07-30-2009 6:49 PM  |  6 Comments     16,437 Views
    Cocoa bean shell products, a by-product of chocolate production, are increasingly used as mulch for landscaping. Cocoa bean shell products have an attractive odor and smell, and some dogs will eagerly eat large amounts of the cocoa shell bean mulch. In...
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