Today, we have Dr. Karen Becker back on the podcast for round 2! If you haven't heard part 1, you can listen to this episode first but be sure to go back and listen to our first chat (episode #109) here. Listening to both episodes will provide you with a full circle understanding of holistic pet care.

Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Her approach seeks to save you and your pet from unnecessary stress and suffering by identifying and removing health obstacles before disease occurs. Karen works with Dr. Mercola, providing cutting edge holistic pet information over on his website, Healthy Pets.

In this episode, we discuss:

• All dogs (big and small) get the same dose of vaccines
• Over vaccination can lead to an autoimmune disease in dogs
• Splitting up vaccines is a really great idea
• The one and three year rabies vaccine is the exact same thing
• The basics to ask your vet before the syringe comes out
• Animals that eat right don't need any supplements, most of the time
• 3 supplements to consider if you can't afford the best pet food
• Supplements that support joint health as your pet ages
• Coconut oil is a very healthy fat for both cats & dogs
• Know the source when it comes to bones and chews
• Use raw bones to keep your dog's teeth clean
• Teach the drop it command to help with resource guarding
• Brushing your pets teeth... here's how to start

Related links:

Listen to Dr. Karen Becker previously on TUHP (part 1 - episode #109)

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Dr. Karen Becker's website

Follow Dr. Karen Becker on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Healthy Pets with Dr. Karen Becker on Mercola.com

Dr. Karen Becker - Dr. Becker's Real Food for Healthy Dogs and Cats (book)

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Mercola.com

HealthForce Nutritionals Green Mush

Dr. Mercola's Dental Gel for Pets

Related episodes:

109: Dr. Karen Becker – Ultimate Pet Health: The Best Diet For Your Dog Or Cat • Alternatives To Traditional Spaying And Neutering (Part 1 of 2)

082: Natasha Knutson – Next Level Pet Health | Superfoods For Super Dogs | Pets Aging Gracefully

187: Focus Friday – Ultimate Dog Health

078: Dr. Robynne Chutkan – Microbiome 101 | Stop Sanitizing Yourself Sick | Having A Dog Will Boost Your Health

287: Dr. Steven Gundry – The Longevity Paradox • Exercise Impacts Your Microbiome • Top Sources Of Polyphenols

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