Dr. Karen Becker
Appears in 37 Episodes
Avian Flu: Is Your Dog at Risk for H5N1 Influenza
With recent news about H5N1 outbreaks across the globe and confirmed cases (and deaths) in pets, it's more important than ever to understand what’s going on, how the v...
Essential Home Remedies for your Dog or Cat: Hunger pukes, itchy ears, hot spots & more
If you’ve been a pet parent long enough, you’ve faced unexpected problems with your dog or cat, such as morning “hunger” pukes, loose stools or minor scrapes.Unfortuna...
Preventing Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs & Cats
Pancreatitis ranges from subclinical to fatal, and is usually blamed on dietary fat, yet so many animals on ultra low-fat diets live with chronic pancreatitis. On this...
What's the best mushroom to feed your dog?
Are you feeding the right type of mushroom to your dog or cat?On this Inside Scoop episode, Dr. Robert Silver, DVM and medical herbalist Lee Carroll are sharing the es...
Anti-aging and Stress Relieving Supplements for Your Dog
We discuss a variety of anti-aging studies and supplements on this Science Sunday episode.Rodney & Dr. Becker discuss the latest research on nutrition and health in th...
Can MCT Oil Improve Your Dog or Cat's Health...even if they're fat-sensitive.
Today we're discussing some exciting new studies, including the potential benefits of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pets. Most commonly found in coconut oil, MC...
Are Behavior Meds Right For Your Dog or Cat?
With so many dogs and cats struggling with behavior issues, many pet parents turn to behavior medications. However, underlying physical health problems, like pain or i...
Signs of Back Pain & IVDD in Dogs and What You Can Do
Is your dog’s back hurting? The top signs every pet parent should know.Back pain and IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) are some of the most common issues that can aff...
Pain Relief Without Surgery: Stem Cells, PRP and Peptides for Dogs & Cats
Regenerative medicine is changing the way we treat chronic conditions and injuries in pets. Instead of relying solely on surgery or medications, regenerative therapies...
Are Underlying Health Issues Behind Your Dog's Behavior Problems
Did you know your pet’s behavior issues can signal underlying health concerns? For example, dogs who are noise-sensitive often benefit from kidney and bladder support....
Inside the Mind of a Dog with Brian Hare
Rodney and Dr. Becker sit down with Dr. Brian Hare, lead scientist in the Netflix documentary, “Inside the Mind of a Dog” and author of "Puppy Kindergarten" to discuss...
Risks of Early Neutering, CCL Ruptures, & 5 Kitchen Health Hazards
Rupture of the CCL is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain, and subsequent arthritis in dogs. And a new study shows age of neutering is correlat...
Essential Herbs for Your Dog's Cancer Prevention Plan
Did you know these herbs may help your pet fight cancer? Not only can herbs add great taste to your pet’s meals, but herbs like turmeric, olive leaf, ginger and many o...
Dosing CBD for Your Dogs & Cats
Cannabis has shown promising potential in helping dogs with a variety of conditions, including arthritis, epilepsy, cognitive decline, and cancer.Studies suggest that ...
Essential Preventive Tests You Should Be Doing for Your Dogs and Cats
On this week's episode, Rodney and Dr. Becker continue the cancer prevention conversation with Dr. Lily Chen, focusing on how we can take control of the environmental ...
Preventing Cancer in Dogs and Cats
“Survey study found cancer rates in dogs is 5 times higher than in humans and nobody is talking about this!” This staggering statistic highlights the importance of pro...
LIVE: Is Expensive Pet Food Really Better, Milk Thistle for Your Dogs, and more...
A recent article claiming that raw pet food is becoming an "international public health risk" raises concerns but fails to address the bigger issue of antibiotic resid...
Live: Vaccinating Dog & Cats against COVID-19??! And more...
The uproar over headlines that a group of scientists suggest cats and dogs may need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Is insect protein a problem or a viable alternat...
Live | Essential Oils for Dogs & Cats, Increasing Pet Adoptions, and more...
Are missing nutrients and boredom changing your cat's behavior? A software that may help shelter dogs find their forever home. Also this week, confusion over essential...
Live | Antioxidant-Rich Foods for Healthy Aging in Dogs & Cats, and more...
Microbial resistance in dogs and cats is skyrocketing. Could the meat in pet food be contributing to the problem? And if your pet needs antibiotics, the most important...
Live | How You're Storing Pet Food Could Be Creating a Big Problem
Scientists in Italy find over 70% of pet parents are storing their dog and cat food improperly and it may be creating a big problem for their pets. Rodney & Dr. Becker...
Live | The Invisible Killer & How to Protect Your Pets
Almost every year, dogs and cats needlessly die of mycotoxin poisoning from pet food. Rodney and Dr. Becker discuss the recent recall affecting hundreds of dogs and wh...
Live | The Dangerous Cat Food Trend, Must-Have Superfood, & more...
A 2-year shelf life for raw food?! The nutritional concerns of freezing food for too long. Why you want to include some vegetables and fiber in your dog's diet. The co...
Live | Effects of a MCT Diet in Dogs, Diet & Reproduction, Aloe Vera & More...
How MCT oil may influence your dog's behavior. Treating hotspots...the plant that outperformed a commonly prescribed topical antibiotic against staph in dogs and cats....
Tamar Geller | Is Your Dog's Food Affecting Their Behavior?
Celebrity dog trainer & a NY Times bestseller, Tamar Geller discusses how the food your dog eats may be sabotaging your training efforts. She also shares the importanc...
Susan Michals | The Great Divide Between Cats & Dogs
Susan Michals has a cat-chat with Rodney and Dr. Becker about why cats seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to pet nutrition, research, and the bias ag...
Alexandra Horowitz | Giving Your Dogs the Freedom to Make Choices
#1 NY Times Bestseller, Dr. Alexandra Horowitz discusses the power of allowing dogs to make choices. She also shares her lab's recent findings on the impact nose work ...
Steve Hetterscheidt & Augie | Longevity Secrets of a 20-year old Dog, the World's Oldest Golden Retriever
Dog dad to the world's oldest living Golden Retriever, Steve Hetterscheidt mind-jams with Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker about food, lifestyle choices, and the geneti...