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Looking for the latest news and tips on holistic pet care? Browse these articles by Dr. Karen Becker to learn more about pet nutrition, exercise, behavior, grooming and more. Simply click on the article links and discover how to care for your pet the natural way!

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  • Stop! Read This Before Declawing Your Kitty
    Published 02-03-2010 8:54 PM  |  7 Comments     1,547 Views
    In a move designed to stem the rising tide of legislation passed by individual California cities outlawing medical procedures the state views as legal, the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) sponsored SB 762, which took effect on January...
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  • Could This Therapy Improve Your Dog’s Mobility?
    Published 02-03-2010 12:57 AM  |  3 Comments     1,312 Views
    Animal rehabilitation (physical therapy) had its start in the 1960s as horse racing and other equine events grew in popularity. More events meant more injured horses, and owners and trainers began to seek rehabilitative veterinary services for their animals...
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  • Overcome Your Pet’s Winter Inactivity
    Published 02-03-2010 12:36 AM  |  6 Comments     2,975 Views
    Is your dog out of shape from inactivity during the winter months? Listen as Dr. Karen Becker explains how to get your canine companion back in prime physical condition as spring approaches.
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  • Top Two Painful Procedures Your Puppy Should Never Have to Endure
    Published 01-27-2010 11:42 PM  |  8 Comments     3,796 Views
    On November 26, 2008, the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) took the following official position on ear cropping and tail docking of dogs: "The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes. The...
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  • Can YOU Make Your Pet Sick?
    Published 01-27-2010 11:35 PM  |  3 Comments     2,816 Views
    People carry more drug-resistant strains of E. coli bacteria than their dogs, according to a study conducted in 2009 by Dr. Kate Stenske, a clinical research professor at the Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. The study, published...
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  • The Essential Nutrient Your Pet Bird is Likely Seriously Short On…
    Published 01-27-2010 10:45 PM  |  7 Comments     2,732 Views
    In this video, Dr. Karen Becker explains why exposure to the right amount of ultraviolet light is so important for the well-being of domesticated birds.
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  • End Your Pet’s Ugly Digestion Problems, Once and For All…
    Published 01-20-2010 4:25 AM  |  8 Comments     6,921 Views
    Do you have an enzyme-deficient pet? Dr. Karen Becker reveals why enzymes are such a crucial part of your pet’s digestive health.
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  • The Critical Importance of Socializing Your Puppy
    Published 01-20-2010 4:25 AM  |  1 Comments     1,403 Views
    Did you know behavior problems are the number one cause of relinquishment of dogs to shelters? Another very disturbing statistic: over half the dogs entering shelters in the U.S. will be euthanized. It’s a well-known fact that puppy classes help prevent...
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  • Keys to Understanding Your Quirky Kitty
    Published 01-20-2010 4:25 AM  |  4 Comments     2,137 Views
    Cat owners can have a lot of questions: "Should I get a second cat as a playmate?" "How can I stop my cat from scratching the furniture?" "Why doesn't he use the litter box?" So, in the spirit of David Letterman, I compiled this top 10 list of cat behavior...
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  • The Single Greatest Thing You Can Do to Enhance Your Pet’s Health
    Published 01-13-2010 7:30 AM  |  8 Comments     8,954 Views
    Could your pet benefit from a dose of healthy bacteria? In this important video with Dr. Karen Becker, you’ll find out why probiotics are so important, plus what to watch out for in most commercial pet probiotic supplements.
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  • Why These ‘Unemployed’ Horses Need Your Help…
    Published 01-13-2010 2:13 AM  |  6 Comments     2,222 Views
    PMU stands for "pregnant mare’s urine." The urine of pregnant mares is used in the manufacturing of Premarin, a female hormone replacement product. This industry is located mostly in Canada, in the region of Manitoba, close to the Wyeth-Ayerst pharmaceutical...
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  • Three Tips to Being Happily Owned by Your Cat
    Published 01-13-2010 1:46 AM  |  2 Comments     2,012 Views
    The CATalyst Council , a coalition of the veterinary community, academia, nonprofits, industry and animal welfare organizations, has named the following metro areas the Top 10 Cat Friendly Cities for 2009: Tampa Phoenix San Francisco Portland, OR Denver...
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  • Why Feed Your Pet a Homemade Diet
    Published 01-06-2010 4:25 AM  |  14 Comments     11,285 Views
    Diamond Pet Foods has reported a total of 21 cats with thiamine deficiency in Pennsylvania and New York since a voluntary recall of two brands of the company's dry cat food in September. The updated announcement involves a Diamond recall of Premium Edge...
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  • Eliminate the #1 Reason Cats Go to the Vet
    Published 01-06-2010 4:03 AM  |  4 Comments     4,957 Views
    How can you protect your cat’s health and avoid the number one reason why cats go to the vet? Dr. Karen Becker shares some insider tips to keep your kitty well.
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  • Love vs. Logic in the Animal Rights Debate … Is it Really that Simple?
    Published 01-06-2010 4:02 AM  |  4 Comments     1,503 Views
    On one side of the animal welfare debate is the highly effective, emotionally charged campaign by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to promote its agenda to reform livestock housing. On the other side stands the AVMA (American Veterinary...
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