Take Control of Your Pet's Health with Dr. Becker

By Dr. Karen Becker

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What's Take Control of Your Pet's Health 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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Best of Series- Rescuing An...

10.27.2021

Kristy Morrell’s Project Precious Rescue organization is devoted to helping animals with medical and behavioral needs — animals that might be overlooked in typical shelters. She’s been nominated for an Animal Game Changer Award for this important work, which has ...

Take Control of Your Pet's Health with Dr. Becker episodes:

10.27.2021 Best of Series- Rescuing Animals as a Lifelong Passion Kristy Morrell’s Project Precious Rescue organization is devoted to helping animals with medical and behavioral needs — animals that might be overlooked in typical shelters. She’s been nominated for an Animal Game Changer Award for this important work, which has ...
10.24.2021 Giving Elderly Dogs a New Home Discussion Between Dr. Karen Becker & Karen Cole Karen Cole runs a hospice known as Lizzy's Animal Hospice, which focuses on rehoming elderly dogs. Discover how her journey started in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
10.20.2021 Best of Series- Educating Pet Parents on the Importance of Nutrition In this best of series episode, Jessica Da Silva realized that there's very little information regarding pet nutrition in Spanish. She has made it her mission to educate pet parents in Spanish-speaking countries about the importance of feeding your pet ...
10.17.2021 Game Changer Series- Following Your Passion for Rescue As a kid, Laurie used to take care of wounded animals here and there. Now an adult, Laurie has been able to continue her passion into a full-fledged operation, Recycled Pomeranians. Follow her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen ...
10.13.2021 Best of Series- The Struggles of Holistic Veterinary Medicine In this best of series episode I talk with my friend and fellow integrative veterinary colleague Dr. Laurie Coger about a wide range of topics (in no particular order!) that come up in our practices — things that are somewhat ...
10.10.2021 Expanding Your Animal Care Operations Discussion Between Tamara Belotti & Dr. Karen Becker Tamara Belotti initially ran a hospice for dogs with owners who were deployed in the military. Over time, she expanded her operation to become a non-profit. Discover her story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. To learn more: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/10/09/long-term-care-for-military-pets.aspx
10.06.2021 Best of Series- Expanding Into Holistic Practice Dr. Anna Maria Wolf has been nominated for an animal Game Changer award for the incredible work she’s doing making holistic house calls in the Olympic Peninsula area of Washington. Learn More: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2020/10/22/integrative-veterinary-care.aspx
10.02.2021 Giving Abused Animals a Second Chance Dr. Becker Interviews Kate Sears Kate Sears works at Two Ladies Four Paws Rescue, an organization that takes in animals not only America, but in other countries as well.
09.29.2021 Best of Series- Changing the Direction of Your Practice Dr. Cecille O'Brien Greenleaf encountered challenges early in her career. This led her to become educated in more healing modalities than she ever thought before. Discover her journey in this best of series interview.
09.26.2021 Best of Series- Rescuing Dogs In this best of series interview, Shanne Roberts discusses her job to rescue dogs that are going to be killed through her organization, Luna Siberian Husky Rescue.
09.22.2021 Best of Series- Rescuing Horses While Saving Humans In this best of series episode we talk to Pat Beauvais who founded the Heart & Soul Equine Foundation, which rescues horses while simultaneously providing therapy for human visitors.
09.19.2021 Game Changer Series- Giving Deaf Dogs a Chance To Be Heard Christina Lee runs Deaf Dogs Rock, an animal shelter that cares for deaf dogs. Find out her incredible story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
09.15.2021 Best of Series- Following Your Passion for Animals In this best of episode discover how volunteering created Sarah Lauch's passion for helping animals through her organization Live Like Roo.
09.12.2021 Best of Series- Rescuing Shelter Dogs in Canada I interview Jodi Lane in this best of interview about rescuing shelter dogs in Canada. Jodi Lane is the founder of K9 Crusaders Animal Rescue. Learn all about her work and why she was nominated for an Animal Game Changer ...
09.08.2021 Best of Series- Taking Rescuing to New Heights In this best of series interview, Jenifer Alcorn is the executive director of South Coast Humane Society. Learn the improvements she has made once she became a part of this shelter that garnered her a nomination
09.05.2021 Helping Pet Parents Become Better Discussion Between Shelly Gibbs & Dr. Becker Shelly Gibbs is an expert in helping pet parents understand their pets better. Discover her amazing story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
09.01.2021 Best of Series- Following Your Curiosity In this best of interview, Dr. Will Falconer of Vital Animal has been through a long journey of discovery. Learn what spurred him to become the veterinarian he is today.
08.28.2021 Game Changer Series- Sharing the Passion for Raw Food Ever since Maria has discovered how feeding a raw food diet benefited her pets, she's been on a mission to spread it to other pet lovers in Mexico. Discover how she stumbled upon her path in this interview with Dr. ...
08.25.2021 Best of Series- Treating the Entire Family In this best of series episode, Dr. Shannon Ruff is a chiropractic practitioner who can also treat pets. Find out how she balances her work and create a healthier family.
08.22.2021 Best of Series- Being a Mobile Veterinarian In this best of series, Dr. Heather Oxford is nominated for an Animal Game Changer award. In this interview, learn what makes her practice special compared to traditional veterinarians.
08.18.2021 Best of Series- Dr. Becker Interviews Shelly Roche Shelly Roche is the founder of rescue organization TinyKittens. Learn what inspired her to help start rescuing cats in this interview.
08.15.2021 Best of Series- Dr. Becker Interviews Dr. Donna Kelleher Dr. Donna Kelleher is a veterinarian nominated for an Animal Game Changer award. Discover her work and her current projects right now.
08.11.2021 Best of Series- Dr. Becker Interviews Dr. Jeff Feinman Dr. Jeff Feinman is an integrative veterinarian and CEO of Holistic Actions. Discover his journey to how he arrived to his current career phase.
08.07.2021 Wrapping Up CANWI Awareness Week Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Donna Raditic recap CANWI's Awareness Week by discussing the amazing panelists who were interviewed.
08.06.2021 The Science of Formulating Healthy, Homemade Diets for Pets In this guest interview Dr. Donna Raditic speaks with Dr. Laura Gaylord. She shares her story how she became a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and how diet plays an important part in a pet's longevity.
08.05.2021 Specialized, Safe Nutrition for Individual Pet Dr. Donna Raditic guest interviews Nicole Cammack, an incoming doctorate student who will be studying pet food nutrition.
08.04.2021 AGEs in Ultra-Processed Pet Foods Can Lead to Disease Development Dr. Donna Raditic guest interviews Dr. Joseph Bartges, a veterinarian and researcher currently leading a team to study the effects of different pet food diets on an animal's health.
08.03.2021 The Importance of Safe Food Handling in Formulating Specialized Homemade Diets Dr. Donna Raditic guest interviews Dr. Laura Gaylord for the first time during CANWI Week, she talks about ultra-processed pet foods, the growing market of raw pet food and how pet food companies can participate in this radical change.
08.02.2021 The Role of Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products in Cancer Development Dr. Donna Raditic guest interviews David Turner about the research that he's doing regarding advanced glycation end products and how it can translate to better pet nutrition.
08.01.2021 CANWI Awareness Week: Insights Into Commercial Pet Foods: Can We Do Better? Yes, We Can! Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Donna Raditic welcomes you to celebrate CANWI's Awareness Week.
07.28.2021 Best of Series- Dr. Becker Interviews Dr. Jaime Gonzalez In this best of series Dr. Jaime Gonzalez is a holistic veterinarian who grew up in Mexico. Learn how his upbringing influenced his decision into becoming the veterinarian he is today.
07.25.2021 Best of Series- Transforming Modalities Our latest Healthy Pets Game Changer nomination goes to Dr. Becca Klobuchar, who spoke with me about her career, which has been an incredible journey. It started with the veterinary training she needed as a foundation, but ultimately led her ...
07.21.2021 Best of Series- Adapting to Provide Better Veterinary Care Dr. Marc Smith is nominated for a Game Changer award. Learn more about him and how his work helps pets and their owners in this best of series interview.
07.18.2021 Best of Series- Searching for Non-Invasive Therapies In this best of series interview, Dr. Becker interviews Debi Famelos of the Canine Bowen Institute and how this method may help dogs in need.
07.14.2021 Best of Series- Why Amanda Jo Saves Dogs Dr. Karen Becker interviews Amanda Jo, co-founder of Bunny's Buddies. Discover what inspired Amanda Jo to start helping hundreds of animals around the world with her organization. Visit: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2020/08/13/bunnys-buddies-saves-dogs-from-meat-trade.aspx
07.11.2021 Best of Series- How Dogs Can Save Other Fellow Dogs In this best of series Jocelyn Pratt of the BRVBB is nominated for a Game Changer award. Discover how her work with BRVBB helps dogs in need.
07.04.2021 Best of Series- The Wonders of Coconut Oil In this best of series, Dr. Karen Becker interviews the owners of CocoTherapy on how coconut oil can benefit your pet's health, both inside and outside.
06.27.2021 Game Changer- Healing Humans and Animals With Tammy Brzezniak In this Game Changer episode, Tammy Brzezniak is a physical therapist who also dedicates her time to rescuing animals. Find out how her occupation goes hand in hand with her rescue work in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
06.20.2021 Game Changer- Discovering Homeopathy With Dr. Peter Dobias In this Game Changer episode, Dr. Peter Dobias is a veterinarian with a passion for homeopathy. Discover how he discovered this approach and how it may benefit your pet in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
06.16.2021 Game Changer- Following Your Calling WIth Dr. Michelle Simoes In this Game Changer episode, Dr. Michelle Simoes comes from a family of doctors, so it was natural of her to follow this path. Only this time, she chose to treat animals instead of humans. Discover her story in this ...
06.13.2021 Game Changer- Starting a Rescue With Donna Ezzell In this game changer episode, Donna Ezzell is passionate about animals and started rescue organization Carolina Poodle Rescue to improve her surrounding community. Discover her story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
06.09.2021 Game Changer- Addressing Systemic Issues With Dr. Mace Licuanan In this episode, Dr. Mace Licuanan is a veterinarian in the Philippines and she is passionate about improving veterinary services in the country. Listen to her discuss the veterinary-related problems facing her country right now in this interview with Dr. ...
06.06.2021 Game Changer- Discovering New Ways of Healing With Dr. Elizabeth McKinstry In this game changer episdoe, Dr. Elizabeth McKinstry used to practice conventional medicine on her patients, but a chance encounter opened up new paths for her. Discover her story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
06.02.2021 Game Changer- Treating Pets at Home With Dr. Loretta Rodriguez In this game changer episode, early in her career, Dr. Lorie Rodriguez recognized the importance of treating animals at their home instead of the clinic. Discover how she made this epiphany in her interview with Dr. Karen Becker
05.30.2021 Game Changer- Being Open to New Modalities With Dr. Nicole Sheehan In this game changer episode, Dr. Nicole Sheehan started pretty late as a veterinarian, but has quickly found her specialty. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
05.26.2021 Game Changer- Rescuing Pugs With Kristine Lovelady In this game changer interview, Kristine Lovelady runs a rescue organization that focuses on pugs. Discover how her story came to be in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
05.23.2021 Game Changer- Dr. Becker Interviews Dr. Kim Henneman In this game changer interview, Dr. Kim Henneman has extensive experience treating animals and even volunteered in the Iditarod, which keeps her enthusiastic throughout her career. Discover her amazing journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
05.19.2021 Game Changer Dr. Myra Tabet - Raising Animal Awareness in Lebanon Dr. Myra Tabet is a veterinarian in Lebanon with a strong passion for helping animals in her community. Discover her story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
05.16.2021 Game Changer- Transitioning to a Holistic Practice With Dr. Neely North In this Game Changer interview, Dr. Neely North originally started out with conventional veterinarian medicine. However, her experiences changed her mindset, and now uses holistic methods. Discover her story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
05.12.2021 Canine Testosterone Replacement With Dr. David Bieber Dr. David Bieber has a unique practice that involves testosterone replacement therapy in dogs. Find out how he fell into this niche practice in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

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