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  • Fail to Give this Fat to Your Pets and You are Asking for Trouble
    Published 06-13-2009 11:30 AM  |  101 Comments     71,721 Views
    By Karen Shaw Becker, DVM Contrary to popular belief, not all dietary fats cause obesity in your pet. Just as in humans, the “good” fats (omega-3 fats) enhance energy production in your dog or cat, so they actually create less fat. Because most pets consume...
  • Pets, Protein, Dry Food and Disease
    Published 07-07-2009 8:25 AM  |  86 Comments     58,913 Views
    If you’re like most pet owners, your four-legged companion is a beloved member of your family. And just like the humans in your household, you want to give your pet every opportunity for a long and healthy life. What you might not know is that despite...
  • Can 'Human Food' Be Beneficial for Your Pet?
    Published 10-10-2009 2:17 PM  |  86 Comments     36,127 Views
    Dr. Karen Becker dispels the long-held myth that “table food” is bad for your pets.
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  • What Dangerous Byproducts Lurk in Cat Food?
    Published 07-21-2009 1:24 PM  |  66 Comments     42,784 Views
    In this video, I explain what foods you should feed your cat for optimum health and wellness, what the proper feeding pattern is for cats, and how to easily wean your kitty off unhealthy foods.
  • When it Comes to Vaccinating Your Pet, Less is More
    Published 08-04-2009 2:51 PM  |  62 Comments     36,014 Views
    Pet-friendly vaccine recommendations from Dr. Karen Becker.
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  • How Safe are Pet Microchips?
    Published 11-14-2009 2:00 PM  |  54 Comments     21,076 Views
    Is microchipping your pet a good idea? Dr. Karen Becker discusses the benefits and risks.
  • Can You Impact Your Pet's Health by Brushing Their Teeth?
    Published 08-27-2009 7:32 PM  |  52 Comments     17,555 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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  • Must-Know Tips to Keep Your Pet's Ears Healthy
    Published 06-25-2009 2:01 PM  |  47 Comments     35,020 Views
    In this video, I explain the causes of your pet’s external ear inflammation, and how you can prevent it, including how you can safely and effectively clean your pet’s ears at home.
  • Why is This Dangerous Infection on the Rise in Pets?
    Published 10-03-2009 9:13 AM  |  47 Comments     40,990 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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  • Four Simple Reasons Your Pet Develops Joint Problems and Arthritis
    Published 10-17-2009 1:21 PM  |  46 Comments     35,883 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...
  • How to Eliminate Annoying Litter Box Problems
    Published 05-30-2009 2:31 AM  |  45 Comments     25,780 Views
    The most common behavioral problem for which cat owners seek assistance is housesoiling. In fact, housesoiling is a leading cause of cats’ relinquishment to shelters. There are three main causes of housesoiling in cats: underlying medical problems [ e...
  • Why All Your Healthy Pet Efforts May Be Worthless if You Do This…
    Published 09-01-2009 10:13 AM  |  42 Comments     18,250 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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  • These 3 Things May Indicate Your Pet has a Bladder Problem ...
    Published 10-22-2009 5:37 PM  |  41 Comments     20,135 Views
    Dr. Karen Becker explains why understanding your pet’s urine Ph is essential to their bladder health.
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  • Does Your Pet Have Allergies? What You Need to Know and Do
    Published 07-02-2009 4:17 PM  |  36 Comments     27,815 Views
    By Dr. Karen Becker, DVM Does your pet Sneeze and cough? Have swollen paws or inflamed ears? Have gastrointestinal upset? It could be that allergies are wreaking havoc on their system. Just like in people, your healthy pet’s immune system should react...
  • How Often Should You Bathe Your Pet?
    Published 07-14-2009 4:13 PM  |  29 Comments     32,943 Views
    Healthy cats and dogs are not itchy, smelly, flaky or constantly trying to scratch or bite at their fur. If your pet is displaying any of these tell-tale signals, it’s a major sign that something is out of balance in their system. When all systems in...
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