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Author: Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Veterinarian Dr. Karen Shaw Becker received her degree from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. She owns/operates Natural Pet Animal Hospital, Feathers Bird Clinic, TheraPaw Rehabilitation and Pain Management Clinic and Covenant Wildlife Rehabilitation in Illinois. She co-authored Real Food for Healthy Pets and hosts a holistic animal wellness website (mercolahealthypets.com)
Unwanted behaviors and nutrition

Unwanted behaviors and nutrition

Duration: 03:22

Manganese Deficiency Contributes to CCL Disease in Dogs

Contrary to popular belief, most cranial cruciate ligament problems in dogs don’t arise from acute injuries. A lack of manganese in the diet is a…

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Karen Shaw Becker, DVM September 22, 2023
What is feline hyperesthesia?

What Is Feline Hyperesthesia?

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unwanted behaviors

Unwanted behaviors and nutrition

Find out how certain dietary nutrients and calming supplements may curb aggression, anxiety and other unwanted behaviors in dogs. Did you know that nutrition plays…

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Karen Shaw Becker, DVM July 7, 2022
Why Cats Can't be Vegetarian

Why Cats Can’t be Vegetarian

Duration: 06:14

Should You Feed Your Dog or Cat a BARF. Diet?

Should You Feed Your Dog or Cat a B.A.R.F. Diet?

Duration: 03:11

Pet food homework: 3 steps to a better bowl

Pet food homework: 3 steps to a better bowl

From counting carbs to doing the “adulteration math”, completing your pet food homework helps you select the best food for a “forever dog”. When Susan…

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Karen Shaw Becker, DVM February 22, 2022
Diabetes in Dogs

Diabetes in Dogs

Duration: 07:41

What is feline hyperesthesia?

What is feline hyperesthesia?

Also called rippling skin syndrome, feline hyperesthesia is an unusual condition that affects cats. If you have a cat at home, you’re sharing your life…

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Karen Shaw Becker, DVM October 10, 2021
Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Duration: 07:28

5 Ways to Prevent Your Dog Getting Cancer

5 Ways to Prevent Your Dog Getting Cancer

Duration: 07:32

Obesity in dogs and cats

Obesity in dogs and cats

The obesity epidemic in dogs and cats is still with us, even though most of us now realize that overweight animals are at higher risk…

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Karen Shaw Becker, DVM November 27, 2020
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