Traveling with Cats
Since your cat considers your home his personal territory, he's not keen to leave — especially when the destination is a veterinary clinic, and he must be in a carrier while traveling there and back
Your cat's fear of vet visits and other outings can be alleviated by getting him acclimated to a carrier on his own turf, in his own time
There are 10 steps you can follow to successfully help your kitty learn to view his carrier as a warm and comfy safe space
Training your cat to enjoy being in his carrier will make traveling much less stressful for both of you
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Never Do These Things When Picking Up Your Dog
It’s important to pick up your dog the right way, no matter their size 🐕, as doing it wrong can hurt them or stress them out. 👎 Avoid doing these 3 things when picking your dog up. ⚠️
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Dr Becker Talks About Grounding for Pets
The sounds, sights and smells of nature have many therapeutic benefits. Find out how indulging in this perfectly natural activity for 30 to 60 minutes can improve both your pet's well-being and your own.
Nature therapy, aka forest bathing, is the practice of immersing oneself in the sights, sounds and smells of nature for improved health in body and mind
A feature of nature therapy is grounding or earthing — putting the body in direct contact with the earth's surface — which may also provide both physiological and behavioral benefits
Grounding can benefit the body; walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors on a grounding mat can improve sleep and may reduce pain. Studies also show that grounding reduces inflammation and improves circulation
The best way to ground yourself and your pet is to spend time outdoors with your bare feet and your pet's paws in direct contact with the earth; if you or your loved ones can't get outside regularly, grounding mats can be used indoors for both human and furry family members
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Dr. Becker Discusses Saddle Thrombus in Pets
If you're not familiar, you may be stunned by its sudden onset and major intensity. All of its strange symptoms point to just one thing. So if you see any of them, get your pet to medical care with all due haste, because this one is a true medical emergency.
Saddle thrombus is a very serious condition that occurs more often in cats than dogs and is alternately called feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE).
The "saddle" is the point in the abdomen at which the aorta splits into two arteries to supply the back legs with blood flow; a saddle thrombus is a blood clot that typically lodges in the wedge at the top of the saddle.
Symptoms of FATE involve one or both rear legs, which turn cold and hard as the muscles and nerves swell due to lack of oxygen and nutrients. An affected pet may drag one or both hind legs and cry out in pain.
Saddle thrombus is a life-threatening medical emergency. Pets who survive typically require a great deal of nursing care until they are mobile again, and unfortunately, recurrence is common.
A very encouraging alternative treatment for saddle thrombus is medicinal leeching. I also advise long-term ubiquinol supplementation for all heart patients, and nattokinase for FATE patients to help prevent future blood clots.
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Dr. Becker Discusses Human Medications That Are Toxic To Pets
Many people are shocked when they discover this because this common cause of sometimes fatal pet poisonings seems so benign. For many pet owners, they're an essential, but please avoid these 4 mistakes that could sicken or even kill your pet.
Each year, tens of thousands of pet parents reach out to their veterinarian or an animal poison control hotline because they know or suspect their pet has ingested a toxic substance
Most pet owners are aware that there are products around their home that are toxic to their dog or cat, for example, antifreeze or rat poison. But many don’t think twice about the potential toxicity of the medications they take on a regular basis
Topping the list of human medications that are ingested by pets are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., Advil), followed by acetaminophen (Tylenol), pseudoephedrine (a decongestant), and several varieties of prescription drugs
In households with pets, each family member must be diligent about keeping their own medications out of reach of the dog or cat. Veterinary medications should be stored away from human medications to prevent accidentally giving the wrong drug to your pet
Even over-the-counter herbal medications, including human vitamins and mineral supplements, may cause serious poisoning in pets
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6 Ways Baking Soda Can Do Wonders for Your Dog
From getting rid of stinky dog smells 🤢 to relieving bee sting pain 🐝, this simple kitchen ingredient has many uses for your canine companion. 🐶👌
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Thyroid Disease in Pets with Dr. Jean Dodds (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. Becker chats with Dr. Jean Dodds, the leading authority on thyroid disease in pets. Dr. Dodds discusses the best tests for an accurate diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs, and why some cats go from hyper to hypo.
Dr. Jean Dodds is a world-renowned expert on thyroid disease in pets, and today she discusses the importance of using the right tests to accurately assess thyroid function in dogs and cats.
Canine hypothyroidism typically goes undiagnosed until it is far progressed and 70% or more of the thyroid gland has been compromised. Dr. Dodds recommends a complete thyroid antibody profile versus the total T4 test.
Hyperthyroid cats often become hypothyroid within a matter of months after medical intervention that inactivates their thyroid gland. These cats do quite well with added thyroid hormones that return them to a state of metabolic balance.
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Thyroid Disease in Pets with Dr. Jean Dodds (Part 2 of 2)
Dr. Becker chats with Dr. Jean Dodds, the leading authority on thyroid disease in pets. Dr. Dodds discusses the best tests for an accurate diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs, and why some cats go from hyper to hypo.
Dr. Jean Dodds is a world-renowned expert on thyroid disease in pets, and today she discusses the importance of using the right tests to accurately assess thyroid function in dogs and cats.
Canine hypothyroidism typically goes undiagnosed until it is far progressed and 70% or more of the thyroid gland has been compromised. Dr. Dodds recommends a complete thyroid antibody profile versus the total T4 test.
Hyperthyroid cats often become hypothyroid within a matter of months after medical intervention that inactivates their thyroid gland. These cats do quite well with added thyroid hormones that return them to a state of metabolic balance.
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6 Steps for Performing CPR on Your Dog #dog
Knowing how to perform basic CPR on dogs may help save their life in case the unthinkable happens. 🐶 Watch the video to learn how.
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Dr Karen Becker Interviews Dr Schultz (Part 4 of 4)
With mortality rates from disease as high as 80%, you must know what's really essential and which vaccines are alright to skip, especially for indoor-only cats. Find out why some vaccinations don't truly immunize and protect your pet ... and what to do instead.
In part 1 of this 4-part series, Dr. Becker talks with Dr. Ronald Schultz, a pioneer and expert in the field of veterinary vaccines. Listen as the doctors discuss the history of dog and cat vaccines, and the real reason behind why your puppy or kitten receives so many vaccines in the first year of life
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Dr Karen Becker Interviews Dr Schultz (Part 3 of 4)
With mortality rates from disease as high as 80%, you must know what's really essential and which vaccines are alright to skip, especially for indoor-only cats. Find out why some vaccinations don't truly immunize and protect your pet ... and what to do instead.
In part 1 of this 4-part series, Dr. Becker talks with Dr. Ronald Schultz, a pioneer and expert in the field of veterinary vaccines. Listen as the doctors discuss the history of dog and cat vaccines, and the real reason behind why your puppy or kitten receives so many vaccines in the first year of life
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Dr Karen Becker Interviews Dr Schultz (Part 2 of 4)
With mortality rates from disease as high as 80%, you must know what's really essential and which vaccines are alright to skip, especially for indoor-only cats. Find out why some vaccinations don't truly immunize and protect your pet ... and what to do instead.
In part 1 of this 4-part series, Dr. Becker talks with Dr. Ronald Schultz, a pioneer and expert in the field of veterinary vaccines. Listen as the doctors discuss the history of dog and cat vaccines, and the real reason behind why your puppy or kitten receives so many vaccines in the first year of life
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Dr Karen Becker Interviews Dr Schultz (Part 1 of 4)
With mortality rates from disease as high as 80%, you must know what's really essential and which vaccines are alright to skip, especially for indoor-only cats. Find out why some vaccinations don't truly immunize and protect your pet ... and what to do instead.
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Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Your Pet
There's no need for you and your pet to be afraid of this Halloween mainstay. Often used as lawn décor, it turns out your pet can actually benefit from eating more of it! Discover what this brightly colored food can offer your pet.
Pumpkin may help regulate your pet's bowel movements and facilitate gastric emptying because it's a good fiber source.
Pumpkin contains numerous vitamins and other nutrients essential for your pet's health, including vitamin C, zeaxanthin, lutein and beta carotene.
Pumpkin pies and puddings are not recommended for pets as they contain high amounts of sugar and possibly other chemical additives.
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Dr. Becker on Brown Recluse & Black Widow Spider Bites
Without the antivenom, this bite is fatal for most cats and many dogs. They'll need hospitalization, and even then the prognosis may be unclear for days. This 'cousin' inflicts bites that are just as disturbing, but with different symptoms. What to have on hand for both.
A venomous black widow spider bite triggers muscle spasms and paralysis. Other symptoms can include severe pain, difficulty breathing, and loss of coordination.
Your pet can be bitten by a black widow indoors or outside. Younger and older pets are at increased risk of fatal complications from a black widow bite. A dog or cat bitten by a black widow spider must be treated with antivenom, supportive therapy, and other medications as necessary.
A brown recluse spider bite is necrotizing – meaning the bite wound will ulcerate and cause destruction of surrounding soft tissue. Some pets show no symptoms from the bite of a brown recluse, but when symptoms are present, they often include several hours of intense pain at the site of the bite.
Routine wound care is given for brown recluse bites unless the pet is very ill, in which case he must be hospitalized to receive proper care.
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Groundbreaking Laser Procedure Improves Breathing in Flat-Faced Dogs
Done on an outpatient basis, this minimally invasive procedure is dramatically improving the health and quality of life of French Bulldogs and other brachycephalic pets.
Today I’m Zooming with a veterinarian in Boca Raton, FL, Dr. Boaz Man, who is using a groundbreaking CO2 laser procedure to dramatically improve the health and quality of life of French Bulldogs and other “extreme” flat-faced breeds.
Dr. Man is a general practice veterinarian, not a board certified veterinary surgeon, but he has taken it upon himself to learn the skills and techniques necessary to perform this successful life-saving surgery on dogs with a compromised quality of life who struggle simply to breathe.
The CO2 laser procedure is done on an outpatient basis, is minimally invasive, produces minimal bleeding, and no stitches or “cone of shame” are required; the laser is used to open the nostrils and remove excess tissue from the nose and windpipe
Dr. Man is hopeful that many more veterinarians will learn the technique, because French Bulldogs and other brachycephalic breeds are hugely popular in the U.S., and many of them are in very poor health.
Ultimately, the onus is on breeders and owners/prospective owners of flat-faced dogs to act responsibly and ethically to dramatically improve breeding practices with the goal of returning these deserving dogs to good health and a good quality of life.
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Bones and Your Dog (Part 2)
I spend a lot of time advising pet parents on 'safe' bones and chews, yet many believe their pup is immune to fractured teeth. And that's tragic as these popular chews can result in lots of broken teeth that can lead to extreme pain and infection, without you even knowing for months or years.
Antlers have become very popular dog chews, but as an unfortunate side effect, veterinarians are seeing a lot of broken teeth, including carnassial teeth in the back of dogs’ mouths
Because dogs have a very strong vertical bite force, any object that is harder than their teeth can result in fractures
Broken teeth can lead to a bacterial infection that destroys the root of the tooth and results in bone loss, requiring extraction or root canal therapy
If you suspect your dog has cracked a tooth, it’s important to make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible
In selecting recreational bones or chews, the key is to pair the personality, breed, age and tooth condition of your dog with the right type of chew. Antlers and other very hard bones should never be offered to aggressive chewers
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Eliminating Apprehensions in Pet Grief With Ann Beyke
Today I'm talking with pet loss counselor Ann Beyke.
Ann has a Master's in counseling, but through the loss of her beloved Golden Retriever she found her true calling, and switched her focus to pet loss and bereavement counseling.
Topics we discuss today include society's stigmatization of pet loss, knowing when to seek counseling and how to go about it, and how counseling can help grieving pet parents process the depth of their loss and begin to heal.
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Osteosarcoma in Dogs
A devastating illness that hits 8,000 to 10,000 pets per year, the early symptoms can be subtle and hard to recognize. Pay close attention as your pet grows older, especially if he falls into one of these high-risk groups. Plus, what to do if you can't or won't do surgery.
Osteosarcoma is a very aggressive bone cancer that is diagnosed in 8,000 to 10,000 dogs annually
The disease is rare in cats and is seen most often in large and giant breed dogs. Dogs over 90 pounds account for about 33% of osteosarcoma cases
Early symptoms of bone cancer are often subtle and can include swelling, intermittent lameness, and fractures. As the disease progresses, pain and lameness rapidly increase
Osteosarcoma is diagnosed via x-rays and tissue samples. The cancer is then categorized as stage I, II, or III (the most advanced stage)
Unfortunately, osteosarcoma has a poor prognosis. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and extend quantity and quality of life for as long as possible
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Symptoms & Treatment of Feline Asthma
It can be alarming to find out that your pet's dry hacking cough or 'vomiting' isn't due to hairballs - or may not even be routine vomiting. Especially if you notice these other signs, such as wheezing or difficulty breathing, see your veterinarian immediately.
The dry hacking cough in feline asthma is often mistaken for vomiting or coughing up hairballs, with the result that some pet parents are caught by surprise by a diagnosis of asthma.
Beyond a dry hacking cough, other common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, labored breathing, and exercise intolerance; the symptoms of asthma in cats are also seen in several other serious diseases, so a quick and accurate diagnosis is crucial.
The condition can be triggered by irritants inhaled both indoors (e.g., cat litter dust) and outside (e.g., grass, tree and weed pollen).
Eliminating triggers, cleaning up your cat’s environment and diet, and a natural healing protocol can improve symptoms and potentially reduce the need for drugs to effectively manage your pet’s asthma.
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Every Bit of Time You Give Can Make a Difference
Mary Jo Rulffes, president of the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association (ACDRA), was nominated for a Game Changer Award by Nancy V.
A serendipitous meeting during a 2013 shopping trip in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, brought Mary Jo Rulffes together with ACDRA, after she worked with them to rescue a cattle dog in need.
Not only were they able to rescue the dog, but Rulffes ended up adopting her — and soon became president of ACDRA.
ACDRA is run completely by volunteers and is 100% foster home based; since 2019, they've pulled about 850 dogs from Georgia alone.
Rulffes continues to be inspired by those she's met along the way; her favorite part about working with ACDRA, aside from the dogs, is "the rescue family in the rescue".
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Why Use Coconut Oil for Skin Treatment
Winter can be especially hard on your pet's skin. But, you can retain good skin quality even in the dry winter months. First of all, figure out which of these 4 culprits is the root cause of the problem. And treat them to a TLC massage with this natural immune builder.
Cold weather and indoor heating can contribute to dry, flaky skin in pets
Flaky skin in dogs and cats is often caused by lack of grooming or bathing, a dietary deficiency, or an underlying medical disorder.
The goal should be to keep your pet’s skin and coat in good condition year-round to avoid cold weather dryness and flaking.
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Dr. Becker on Cushing's Disease Part 3 of 3
It's a big mistake to wait until every last symptom shows up. By then there's no holding back, and it often takes heavy meds for the rest of your pet's life to control. Too many vets gloss over this key early warning sign. Dogs don't suddenly wake up with this, so this is important.
Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is a condition characterized by an ongoing release of too much cortisol by the adrenal glands.
Cushing’s can produce a variety of diverse symptoms, including increased thirst and urination, hair loss and abdominal weight gain.
Typical Cushing’s disease involves the overproduction of cortisol and can be either adrenal dependent, or more commonly, pituitary dependent; ‘atypical’ Cushing’s involves the overproduction of aldosterone or sex hormones.
Many veterinarians disregard elevations in serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), an enzyme commonly out of range with Cushing’s patients, and a common reason why many cases are diagnosed only after the disease is full-blown.
Cushing’s happens over time, so identifying pre-Cushing’s syndrome as early as possible and reducing the risk for full-blown disease is the best approach.
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Dr. Becker Talks About Dry Eye (KCS)
It could be an early warning sign of this uncomfortable syndrome. Discover its causes, what to ask your vet to do, whether you should ever opt for surgery, and the treatment you should never use. And most importantly, how to make your pet more comfortable.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS, is also known as dry eye syndrome. Dry eye is a condition in which the tear mixture, which consists of oil, mucus and mostly water, is absent the water. Only oil and mucus are being secreted, which is why pets with KCS have thick, yellow discharge from their eyes.
There are a number of causes of dry eye. The most common is immune mediated destruction of tissue in tear-producing glands. Other causes include canine distemper, herpes-related feline upper respiratory infection, trauma, certain antibiotics and anesthesia, and removal of the third eyelid lacrimal gland.
A diagnosis of KCS requires a Schirmer tear test to measure the amount of tear production from the tear ducts and how much is available for the eye. A low level points to KCS. Your vet may also use a fluorescein stain to check the eyes for abrasions or ulcerations. A sample of aqueous fluid may be taken to measure the bacterial growth in the eye and whether there may be an underlying infection as well.
Treatment of dry eye typically involves topical medications like artificial tears and lubricants that will be necessary in most cases for the rest of your pet’s life. If an underlying disease, allergy or infection is identified as the cause of the dry eye, it will also need to be treated.
Owners of pets with KCS need to keep the eyes clean and free of discharge. Animals with very poor tear production will need their eyes lubricated many times each day. While these pets can become high maintenance in terms of keeping their eyes moist, it’s the only way to keep your companion feeling comfortable.
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