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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     71,730 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     58,922 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...
  • What Dangerous Byproducts Lurk in Cat Food?
    Published 07-21-2009 1:24 PM  |  66 Comments     42,786 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.
  • Why is This Dangerous Infection on the Rise in Pets?
    Published 10-03-2009 9:13 AM  |  47 Comments     41,003 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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  • Can 'Human Food' Be Beneficial for Your Pet?
    Published 10-10-2009 2:17 PM  |  86 Comments     36,149 Views
    Dr. Karen Becker dispels the long-held myth that “table food” is bad for your pets.
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  • When it Comes to Vaccinating Your Pet, Less is More
    Published 08-04-2009 2:51 PM  |  62 Comments     36,036 Views
    Pet-friendly vaccine recommendations from Dr. Karen Becker.
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  • Four Simple Reasons Your Pet Develops Joint Problems and Arthritis
    Published 10-17-2009 1:21 PM  |  46 Comments     35,892 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...
  • Must-Know Tips to Keep Your Pet's Ears Healthy
    Published 06-25-2009 2:01 PM  |  47 Comments     35,025 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.
  • One Simple Step to Radically Boost Your Pet's Immune System
    Published 09-22-2009 11:16 AM  |  29 Comments     34,026 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 Often Should You Bathe Your Pet?
    Published 07-14-2009 4:13 PM  |  29 Comments     32,945 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...
  • Does Your Pet Have Allergies? What You Need to Know and Do
    Published 07-02-2009 4:17 PM  |  36 Comments     27,817 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 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...
  • Three Simple Sure Fire Strategies to Optimize Your Pet’s Health
    Published 05-13-2009 4:29 PM  |  22 Comments     25,711 Views
    In this video, Dr. Karen Becker explains the Three Pillars of Health, and why each pillar is critical to your pet’s total well being.
  • Nipping Puppy Biting in the Bud
    Published 08-13-2009 12:41 PM  |  9 Comments     24,895 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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  • How to Perform an at Home Wellness Exam on Your Pet
    Published 11-07-2009 11:00 AM  |  16 Comments     24,832 Views
    Watch as Dr. Becker shows you how to give your cat or dog an at-home physical exam.
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