Let's Talk Healthy Pets with Dr. Becker

By Dr. Karen Becker

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What's Let's Talk Healthy Pets with Dr. Becker about?

Hello! I'm Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health and vitality through wise lifestyle choices.

I believe the Art of Medicine is understanding not only the myriad of insults that create disease, but having an arsenal of non-toxic, innovative approaches to help unlock the innate potential inside a pet’s body for healing and recovery to occur. My goal is to not just to identify the root causes of disease and degeneration in pets, but to prevent the body from breaking by taking a proactive stance towards intentionally creating vibrant, thriving animals.

Today, I help millions of pets worldwide achieve abundant health by offering the most up-to-date information on species-appropriate nutrition, lifestyle choices and proactive living.

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Dr. Becker Discusses How FS...

03.22.2020

The FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was signed into law in 2011, requires that all human and pet food manufacturers maintain a written FDA-approved Food Safety Plan that puts into effect a zero-tolerance policy on potentially pathogenic bacteria ...

Let's Talk Healthy Pets with Dr. Becker episodes:

03.22.2020 Dr. Becker Discusses How FSMA Affects the Raw Pet Food Industry The FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was signed into law in 2011, requires that all human and pet food manufacturers maintain a written FDA-approved Food Safety Plan that puts into effect a zero-tolerance policy on potentially pathogenic bacteria ...
03.01.2020 Street Veterinary Care Discussion Between Dr. Jon Geller and Dr. Becker Today I’m talking with fellow veterinarian Dr. Jon Geller, founder of the Street Dog Coalition, a wonderful organization committed to protecting and honoring the special bond between all humans and their animal families by providing free medical care and related ...
02.23.2020 Force-Free Dog Training Discussion Between Niki Tudge and Dr. Becker Dr. Karen Becker interviews Niki Tudge, founder of the Pet Professional Guild, regarding the importance of force-free dog training to foster a healthy and positive environment for your pet.
02.16.2020 The Danger of Catabolic Steroids in Veterinary Practice Catabolic steroids are widely overused in veterinary practice. Learn how these drugs can be dangerous to your pets when used inappropriately.
02.14.2020 Best of Dr. Becker 2019 Last year was a wonderful year for pet health care, and I’d like to personally thank you for tuning in to our discussions. We covered a number of pet health issues, like the best pet supplements and tips to improve ...
01.29.2020 Canine Coronavirus Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about canine coronavirus (CCV), a highly contagious but relatively mild disease when it occurs alone. For more information go to: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/07/12/canine-coronavirus.aspx
11.09.2019 Why Pet Parents Are Demanding Better, Fresher Foods for Pets Two pet parents, Sharon Castle and Morgan Hickey, discuss their experiences with their veterinarians and how their personal decision to switch to fresher pet foods helped improve their pets’ health.
11.08.2019 Veterinary Technicians and their Nutrition Education Deborah Glottman, a vet tech who’s president of Vermont Veterinary Technician Association, and Heather Darbo-McClellan, a vet tech educator, talk about the role of nutrition and why it should be a central focus in vet tech education.
11.07.2019 Vet Student Nutrition Education And How We Can Improve It Drs. Ryan Yamka and Joseph Bartges, who are both board certified animal nutritionists, discuss ways on improving education for vet and vet tech students, such as ensuring transparency and honesty from pet food companies.
11.06.2019 Why Fresh Pet Food Companies Are Blossoming Everywhere Renaldo Webb and Alan Hansbury, who are founders of two different human-grade pet food companies, Pet Plate and Meals for Fido, respectively, discuss the fresh pet food movement and why they are passionate about providing pets with high-quality fresh food ...
11.05.2019 Vet Tech Nutrition Education Dr. Susan Guttschow, Program Director/Instructor at Gateway Technical Challenge, and certified veterinary technician Ed Carlson discuss the importance of nutrition when it comes to teaching vet students and vet tech students.
11.04.2019 Why CANWI Is Creating the SPAN (Student Partnerships in Animal Nutrition) Program Holistic veterinarians and CANWI founders Drs. Karen Becker and Donna Raditic discuss the importance of the Student Partnerships in Animal Nutrition (SPAN) Program, which gives vet students and vet tech students access to updated information about different pet diets.
09.22.2019 Dr. Becker Interviews Dr. Richard Patton’s on Animal Nutrition Dr. Karen Becker interviews Dr. Richard Patton on animal nutrition, and how it can be improved to benefit the life of pets.
09.15.2019 Dr. Becker Interviews Dr John Robb on Protect the Pets Movement Dr. John Robb gives an update on his Protect the Pets movement to transform and bring back morals to the practice of veterinary medicine
08.18.2019 Sebaceous Adenitis- Inflammatory Skin Condition Sebaceous adenitis is an inflammatory skin condition that destroys the sebum-producing sebaceous glands; it is seen primarily in dogs .
08.11.2019 Crate Training I’m a big fan of crate training and recommend it to every dog guardian I know, especially those who need to housetrain a puppy. Whether your canine companion is a puppy or a senior, providing him with his very own ...
08.04.2019 Dr. Becker Interview Robert SIlver Dr. Becker sits down with Dr. Robert Silver to discuss his use of cannabis, hemp, and CBD in the treatment of pets.
07.14.2019 Dr. Karen Becker Discusses Brachial Plexus Avulsion Brachial plexus avulsion is a medical term to describe damage to the nerves that feed a dog's or cat's front legs. This type of injury is usually serious because it means significant damage has occurred to the nerves running to ...
07.12.2019 Vestibular Disease Vestibular disease is a disorder that affects a dog's body balance systems; the most common type is the peripheral form, which occurs outside the central nervous system. It is important to know the causes, recognize the symptoms and how to ...
06.26.2019 Everything you Need to Know About Canine Warts Warts, or papillomas, typically affect young, immunosuppressed and older dogs. In this video, Dr. Becker discusses how dogs typically get them, which are at highest risk and when to consider getting them removed.
06.23.2019 Dr. Becker Interviews Denise Sanders Dr. Becker interviews Denise Sanders of the National Search Dog Foundation. This amazing organization recruits shelter dogs to live, train and receive veterinary care at the SDF's training center until they graduate with their handler. Once fully trained, these dogs ...
06.19.2019 Kennel Cough in Dogs Kennel cough, or Bordetella, is a common highly contagious upper respiratory condition in dogs. Dr. Becker discusses how dogs get it, symptoms and how to treat it. Learn more about kennel cough here: http://ow.ly/luIj50ur00s
05.30.2019 Dr Becker Discusses Mast Cell Tumors Mast cells contain substances that play a role in all allergic responses. When they replicate, it can lead to mast cell tumors. For more information go to: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/06/03/mast-cell-tumors.aspx
05.28.2019 Psychogenic Alopecia in Cats In this video you will learn everything you need to know about the common cat compulsive disorder known as psychogenic alopecia. For more information go to: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/12/30/psychogenic-alopecia-cats.aspx
05.24.2019 The Best Ways Help Your Overweight Cat Shed the Excess Pounds If you have an overweight cat, there are several ways to help get their health back on track. In this video, I’ll show you the best tips and strategies to tackle this common feline problem. For more information go to: ...
05.02.2019 What to Look for in a Pet Probiotics Supplement Help improve your pets GI function by learning what to look for in a pet probiotic supplement.
04.25.2019 Dr. Becker Discusses Seasonal Support For Pets Allergies in pets may occur seasonally. Identify your pet's allergic reactions so that you take a proactive approach to their health. To learn more go to : https://healthypets.mercola.com/
04.17.2019 Dr. Becker Discusses Why Dogs Stink Dr. Karen Becker discusses the different reasons why your dog may be smelly. There are several underlying reasons why your dog smells and it is important to identify what is causing the issue.
03.22.2019 The Overuse of Antibiotics in Veterinary Applications In this video, Dr. Karen Becker discusses the dangers of antibiotic abuse in veterinary settings. The problem is compounded further when pets become exposed to antibiotics due to the food they eat.
02.28.2019 Dr.Becker Interviews Sherri Franklin Dr. Karen Becker interviews Sherri Franklin who founded Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in 2007 after the painful realization that many older shelter dogs never find new homes. Muttville's mission, in addition to saving and rehoming seniors, is to spread the ...
02.21.2019 Dr. Karen Becker welcomes back Dr. Melissa Shelton Dr. Karen Becker welcomes back Dr. Melissa Shelton for an update on her work with essential oils. Dr. Shelton is a proactive, holistic veterinarian who developed a special interest in the medical use of essential oils for animals.
02.14.2019 Dr.Becker interviews Nathalie Abutaha Dr. Karen Becker interviews Nathalie Abutaha, founder of the DC Shiba Inu Rescue. Her organization's mission is to rescue, foster, vet and train neglected, homeless and stray Shiba Inus. To learn more visit https://dcsir.org/.
02.07.2019 What You Need to Know About Lick Granuloma In this video, Dr. Karen Becker discusses acral lick dermatitis, also known as lick granuloma, a skin condition caused by excessive licking in dogs. To learn more go to : https://healthypets.mercola.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Content_LickGranuloma
01.31.2019 Dr. Karen Becker Interviews Chelsea Kent Dr. Karen Becker Interviews Chelsea Kent of Food Regulation Facts, an organization that aims to educate pet parents about the regulations, ingredients and labelling of pet foods sold today. For more on this topic go to: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2019/01/31/pet-food-regulations-facts.aspx
01.24.2019 Dr.Becker Interviews Miriam Richard and Valerie Fry Dr. Karen Becker interviews Miriam Richard and Valerie Fry, creators of an effort called Dogs in Vests. The goal is to empower individuals and families to raise, train and partner with their own service dogs. For more information on the ...
01.17.2019 The Mighty Hearts Project Helps Dogs With Mitral Valve Disease Dr. Karen Becker interviews Nathan Estes from the Mighty Hearts Project, an organization that provides dog owners logistical information to help their pets that have mitral valve disease. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Content_NathanEstes
01.10.2019 Dr. Becker Interviews Gus Ray Just like humans, pets can develop diabetes as well. Testing is expensive for animals, but Gus Ray is looking to make it affordable to benefit pet parents everywhere.
12.29.2018 What to Look for in a Joint Support Supplement Joint health is an important component to your pet's enjoyment to life. Supplementation may help them if they're experiencing joint pain. o learn more go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/
12.20.2018 Dr. Becker interviews Liz Bales Dr. Becker interviews Liz Bales on how you can feed your cat naturally by bringing out their inner hunter. Visit https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/12/20/how-to-stop-bad-cat-behavior.aspx for more information.
12.06.2018 Dr.Becker Interviews Dr. Sylvia Angelico Dr. Sylvia Angelico discusses with Dr. Karen Becker the importance of feeding your pet a fresh food diet.
12.03.2018 Dr. Becker Explains What to Look for in a Sunscreen for Pets
11.29.2018 Dr. Becker Interviews Holly Ganz Dr. Becker discusses how the gut microbiome plays a role in pet health with Dr. Holly Ganz. Visit Mercola Healthy Pets: https://healthypets.mercola.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Content_HollyGanz
11.27.2018 Dr. Becker's Journey to Becoming a Holistic Vet Dr. Karen Becker shares the story of how she decided to go into holistic veterinary medicine, starting with her love for wildlife and her passion for saving animals' lives, and how she became part of Mercola.com.
11.22.2018 Dr. Becker Interviews Dr. Artur Vasconcelos on Leishmaniasis Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian interviews Dr. Artur Vasconcelos and together they discuss important information about Leishmaniasis, a significant problem for dogs in Brazil. Visit https://healthypets.mercola.com/ for more information.
11.16.2018 Feline Idiopathic Chronic Cystitis Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian discusses the symptoms of Feline Idiopathic Chronic Cystitis and what to do if your cat experiences it. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/
11.07.2018 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Pets Dr. Karen Becker, a holistic pet care expert discusses the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pets especially in dogs and cats. For more information on IBD in pets go to: https://healthypets.mercola.com/
11.03.2018 Pet Parents Can Help Initiate a Paradigm Shift in Veterinary Medicine Veterinary treatment is reactive for the most part. CANWI hopes to initiate a change in veterinarian’s mindsets by encouraging them to take a more proactive approach in the animals they care for. For more information on this topic go to ...
11.01.2018 How to Care for Your Cat, From Kittenhood to Old Age Cat parents should watch out for non-obvious signs of pain in their pets to provide better treatment. Keeping track the cat’s health and reducing their stress during vet visits by planning ahead can help a lot. For more information go ...
10.31.2018 AGEs and Its Effect on the Feline Diabetes Epidemic CANWI hopes to provide pet owners information on how AGEs can affect their cat’s nutrition and wellness, especially since feline nutrition studies are lacking. For more on this topic go to: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/10/31/ages-in-processed-cat-food.aspx
10.29.2018 High Heat Processing Creates High Levels of AGEs AGEs in processed pet food can affect your dog’s health. Initial CANWI study indicates that there are high levels of AGEs in processed dry and canned dog food. For more information on this topic go to : https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/10/29/advanced-glycation-end-products-in-processed-pet-foods.aspx

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