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

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. For more information of …

Dr. Kim Henneman has extensive experience treating animals and even volunteered in the Iditarod, which keeps her enthusiastic throughout her career. …

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. For more information …

Dr. Barbara Royal had many jobs, but she always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Today, she incorporates many functional approaches to help animals become better. She shares her story in this interview with Dr. …

Donna Ezzell is passionate about animals and started rescue organization Carolina Poodle Rescue to improve her surrounding community. Discover her …

Early on in Dr. Pema's career, she became exposed to alternative healing methods that later defined her practice. She shares her story here with Dr. …

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 …

When Keith Benning arrived in North Dakota, there was no animal shelter in his community. He addressed this problem by starting one of his own, and …

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 …

Caring for senior animals can be a challenging, but immensely rewarding experience. Here's how Wendy Johnson started her path on this type of rescue. …

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. …

When Dr. Erica Dickie first started her veterinary journey, she travelled a lot to find her specialty. Now, she's at home in providing palliative care to animals. Listen to her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen …

Dr. Nicole Sheehan started pretty late as a veterinarian, but has quickly found her specialty. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen …

Pam Lookabill has been rescuing and fostering cats, as well as helping improve its reputation in her local community for more than two decades. …

In this best of episode Dr. Becker interviews Jennifer Harmel. Jennifer is an equine therapist, but she was actually in a different line of work many …

Early on during Dr. Stephenson's veterinary career, he found that his skills were lacking. He decided to open himself up to alternative healing approaches and found better satisfaction in his practice. For more …

Nancy Martin runs a pet food bank and knows the impact pet food has on a family's budget. Learn how she helps pet parents through her amazing …

Hope Swinimer runs the Hope for Wildlife rescue, which focuses on rehabilitating wildlife animals throughout Nova Scotia, Canada. For more information go to Rehabilitating Wildlife the Community With Hope Swinimer - …

Kristine Lovelady runs a rescue organization that focuses on pugs. Discover how her story came to be in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For …

Jeanne Strack realized that pregnant and nursing dogs weren't getting enough attention in shelters and decided to create a program around it. Listen to her story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more …

Eva Servais originally wanted to become a veterinarian, but her parents did not let her. Still, that didn't stop Eva from working with animals in a different capacity. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. …

Pati Dane's organization rescues Dalmatians, as well as educating pet owners about responsibly caring for this breed. Listen to her story in this …

Wendy Bradley has an affinity for rat terriers and has a rescue organization specific for this breed. Moreover, the organization she belongs with rescues other dogs whenever they can. Discover her story in this …

Nancy Schneiter currently runs a TNR (trap/neuter/return) program with the intent of helping their local animal community. Here's how she got her …

Dr. Neely North originally started out with conventional veterinarian medicine. However, her experiences changed her mindset, and now uses holistic …

Tim Link utilizes his talents to provide various services to his clients, such as consultation and helping find lost animals. He recounts how he …

Bobby Humphreys turned to the loving company of dogs when he went through hard times. Learn how he channeled his pain into something positive in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. 

Catherine Laria runs Paws in Prison, a program wherein women inmates train and prepare dogs for adoption, resulting in a positive change for both …

Dr. Lisa Confessore has worked as an associate veterinarian for a long time. Finally, she mustered up the courage to open her own practice. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more …

In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, Carol Bryant offers pet parents different strategies on how they can honor their pets once they pass on. For …

In this interview, Ann Beyke provides useful tips on how pet parents can grieve better for their recently deceased pets. For more information go to …

Cole James is the Executive Director of the Grief Recovery Institute. In this interview, he shares how he went down this path and provides useful …

Colleen Rolland is a pet grief specialist for the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement. She talks about important topics, as well as how the …

Moira Allen has been educating pet parents and providing resources on how to deal with loss for decades now. Learn how she started on this path in …

Dr. Dani McVety is the CEO of Lap of Love, a veterinary hospice that provides in-home euthanasia services. Discover how she started this service in …

Nancy Gordon is a full-time grief counseling expert for pet parents. She shares insightful information on how pet parents can grieve properly for …

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 …

Dr. David MacDonald started out as a conventional veterinarian but eventually discovered new ways of treating patients in an integrative perspective. Listen to his journey here in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. …

Dr. Barrie Sands is a conventionally trained veterinarian, but does not shy away from other modes of healing to help her patients. Learn her incredible journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more …

Dr. Carol Falck didn't originally start as a veterinarian like most veterinarians did. Here's how she discovered her passion for treating animals. …

Dr. Allison Bartel heals animals of all kinds, but does not shy away from alternative modalities. While traditionally trained, she is open to new …

Dr. Andrés Tello has been treating animals in both sides of the border in his veterinary practice. Discover his inspiring story to becoming a veterinarian in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Ever since Amanda discovered what alternative healing methods did for her health, she proceeded to learn and apply it to her health. Discover her …

Ever since adopting her first senior dog, Angela Balcom has continued her passion of caring for other elderly dogs and giving them a new chance at …

Leslie Moran has been doing a lot of great work regarding avian nutrition. Discover her story on how she fell in love with this species in this …

Pat Peters educates counties on the importance of TNR animal programs to keep the population controlled. Learn how he started his work in this …

Laura Di Ciano is the owner of Raw Meow, a company that makes raw food diets for cats. In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, Laura shares her …

Genevieve Frederick runs Feeding Pets of the Homeless, an organization that helps provides care for pets owned by homeless people. Discover her story …

Dr. Robert Gaston was practicing conventionally during his early career as a veterinarian. Along the way, he experienced several challenges that …

Ariel Gunn takes care of plenty of cats in her neighborhood and is very passionate about in caring for them. Discover how she grew up to love cats in …

In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, Dr. Jenna Lenarz shares her story on how she became a veterinarian and her experiences that molded her into …

Dr. Fern B. Slack is a veterinarian with an extensive knowledge in caring for cats. Discover her expertise and amazing insight in this interview with …

Dr. Faith Albright created One Living Sanctuary to provide a safe haven for abused and neglected farm animals. Hear her inspiring story in this …

In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, the Carole Wilbourn, also known as the Cat Therapist, talks about the importance of improving communication …

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Peter Cohen of Zen by Cat, an organization created to raise awareness and research funds for Feline Infectious …

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Jae Kennedy and Adrienne Lefebvre on how you can manage stress levels for your cat, including diet and the environment. …

Rita Reimers and Linda Hall from Cat Behavior Alliance make a special appearance on today's Cat Extravaganza Week interview. They'll be discussing the do's and don'ts of common cat behavior problems. For more …

Pam Johnson-Bennett is an expert in helping multi-cat households get along peacefully. Discover her amazing insight in this interview with Dr. Karen …

In this interview for Cat Extravaganza Week, Dr. Karen Becker interviews Alice Chau Ginguene on how to create the best home to keep your cat engaged …

Marilyn Krieger is an expert when it comes to understanding how cats behave. Learn incredible lessons from her in this interview with Dr. Karen …

Dawn Mimnaugh runs Woody’s Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary. Discover how she developed an affinity for the breed in this interview with Dr. …

Jessie Pickard has been rescuing golden retrievers for a long time now with her organization. Check out her story in this interview with Dr. Karen …

Animal Game Changer nominee Dr. Laurel Davis shares her journey on how she became a veterinarian and how she picked up new skills along the way. For …

In this interview with Dr. Becker, Dr. John Robb espouses the benefits of making your own decisions and having freedom with a private practice. For …

Since Dr. Danielle Rowe started her own practice five years ago, she has continuously grown along the way. Learn what makes her get up in the morning …

Dr. Christin Finn uses a variety of modalities to help improve the mobility of her patients. Learn how her journey helped her become the veterinary …

Dr. John Fudens has developed a passion for alternative healing methods for animals for several decades now. In this interview with Dr. Becker, he shares his long career and the bumps he faced along the way. For more …

Dr. Brian Gray has worked in many practices in the past, and now has ventured into his own path. In this interview, he shares his story with Dr. …

Sara Penhallegon runs Center Valley Animal Rescue, which takes care of different animals, both large and small. Learn how she got her start in animal rescue in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information:

Dr. Anja Kordon uses a unique healing modality to treat her patients in her veterinary practice. Learn more on how it works in this interview with …

Dr. Matthew Muir is a veterinarian who has worked in the U.K. and Australia, and is particularly passionate about animal nutrition. Discover his …

In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, interior designer Diane Nicholas started Kindred Spirits Fawn Rescue when she realized the impact her …

Dr. Christie Cornelius and her team provides private services for animals nearing their end of life. Learn how she started her business in this …

In this interview with Dr. Becker, Dr. Bettye Hooley shares her insights on the challenges of being a veterinarian and her subsequent retirement from …

Dr. Jason Crean is a professor teaching biology with a specialization in animal nutrition. Discover how he landed in this opportunity to promote …

Nana Doodle started out with a small program that matched dogs with people. Somewhere down the line, she realized that doodles needed homes as well, …

Theresa Strader has been rescuing dogs from puppy mills for more than a decade now with her organization National Mill Dog Rescue. Find out how she got started in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more …

In this best of series episode, rescuing animals is a passion that any person can develop, even the elderly. Listen to the story of Marilyn Suss and …

Dr. Alison Williams is a veterinarian passionate with oncology. Learn how she fell into this path in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. To learn …

When Mari Carmen Cobo discovered a large cat population in her town, she realized that something must be done. From a small operation, she was able …

Michael Huffman is an expert in zoopharmacognosy, a behavior wherein animals self-medicate to heal themselves using their own intuition. Discover more about this fascinating topic in this interview by Dr. Karen Becker. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kate Sears works at Two Ladies Four Paws Rescue, an organization that takes in animals not only America, but in other countries as well.

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.

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.

In this best of series episode we talk to Pat Beauvais who founded the Heart & Soul Equine Foundation, which rescues horses while simultaneously …

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.

In this best of episode discover how volunteering created Sarah Lauch's passion for helping animals through her organization Live Like Roo.

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 …

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

Shelly Gibbs is an expert in helping pet parents understand their pets better. Discover her amazing story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

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.

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. …

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.

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.

Shelly Roche is the founder of rescue organization TinyKittens. Learn what inspired her to help start rescuing cats in this interview.

Dr. Donna Kelleher is a veterinarian nominated for an Animal Game Changer award. Discover her work and her current projects right now.

Dr. Jeff Feinman is an integrative veterinarian and CEO of Holistic Actions. Discover his journey to how he arrived to his current career phase.

Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Donna Raditic recap CANWI's Awareness Week by discussing the amazing panelists who were interviewed.

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.

Dr. Donna Raditic guest interviews Nicole Cammack, an incoming doctorate student who will be studying pet food nutrition.

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.

Dr. Donna Raditic guest interviews Dr. Laura Gaylord for the first time during CANWI Week, she talks about ultra-processed pet foods, the growing …

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.

Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Donna Raditic welcomes you to celebrate CANWI's Awareness Week.

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 …

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, …

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.

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.

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Amanda Jo, co-founder of Bunny's Buddies. Discover what inspired Amanda Jo to start helping hundreds of animals around …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

In this game changer episode, Donna Ezzell is passionate about animals and started rescue organization Carolina Poodle Rescue to improve her …

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 …

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 …

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. …

In this game changer episode, Dr. Nicole Sheehan started pretty late as a veterinarian, but has quickly found her specialty. Discover her journey in …

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.

In this game changer interview, Dr. Kim Henneman has extensive experience treating animals and even volunteered in the Iditarod, which keeps her …

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.

In this Game Changer interview, Dr. Neely North originally started out with conventional veterinarian medicine. However, her experiences changed her …

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 …

In this episode, Giselle Huertas has been nominated for a Game Change award thanks to her work with animals in South America. Discover her story and the situation in her country in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

In this Game Changer episode Debra Jo's Emma Zen Foundation helps raise funds to purchase animal oxygen masks that will be donated to firefighters. Learn what inspired her amazing story in this interview with Dr. Karen …

In this episode Lorrie McClain is a veteran with almost three decades of experience when it comes to rescuing animals. Discover how she started in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

In this episode, Michele Allen mission is to give senior animals a wonderful life and take care of them as best as they can at her organization …

In this Game Changer episode Jennifer Harmel, equine therapist, but she was actually in a different line of work many years ago. Discover how she …

Kimberly Saxelby used to work with an animal rescue group, but eventually ran her own organization. Find out how she started PAW Love in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Eva Servais originally wanted to become a veterinarian, but her parents did not let her. Still, that didn't stop Eva from working with animals in a different capacity. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. …

Bobby Humphreys turned to the loving company of dogs when he went through hard times. Learn how he channeled his pain into something positive in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Wendy Bradley has an affinity for rat terriers and has a rescue organization specific for this breed. Moreover, the organization she belongs with rescues other dogs whenever they can. Discover her story in this …

Dr. Lisa Confessore has worked as an associate veterinarian for a long time. Finally, she mustered up the courage to open her own practice. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Monica Gonzalez Tovar has made it her mission to educate pet parents about the importance of a healthy diet for animals. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

April Arguin founded ReNewedPet, which provides consultations for pet parents, as well as offering supplements that may improve the health of their …

Florence Thuot runs an organization called Journey's End Animal Sanctuary, which provides unadoptable animals to live a comfortable life for the remainder of their lives.

Dr. Allison Bartel heals animals of all kinds, but does not shy away from alternative modalities. While traditionally trained, she is open to new …

Eileen Lambert has always wanted to work with animals and saw a demand for keeping pets fed for owners going through hard times. Through her …

Dr. Russell Swift wasn't satisfied with his career and went on a journey that eventually transformed him. Learn his story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Early in Dr. Marc Sommer's medical career, he was treating humans but discovered that his modalities can be applied to animals as well. Discover his transition in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Dr. Barrie Sands is a conventionally trained veterinarian, but does not shy away from other modes of healing to help her patients. Learn her incredible journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Rudi Taylor is the founder of Harley's Dream, a nonprofit organization that aims to bring awareness of puppy mills to mainstream attention. Discover how her journey began in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Dr. Andrés Tello has been treating animals in both sides of the border in his veterinary practice. Discover his inspiring story to becoming a veterinarian in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Shanti Zinzi wears different hats when it comes to helping her clients. Discover what makes her worth of her Game Changer nomination in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Dr. Julie Buzby helped create a product for dogs that can significantly improve their quality of life indoors. Find out her story in this interview …

Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist are co-presidents of Houston PetSet, which is working to end homelessness and suffering of companion animals in Houston, Texas. They were nominated for a Healthy Pets Game Changer …

Growing up with pit bulls, Jason Flatt started a rescue organization for the breed as he got older. Learn about his amazing journey in this interview …

Dr. Kaitlin Iulo started out as a traditional veterinarian. However, she happened upon a case that changed her direction forever. Learn her amazing …

Dr. Zorann Jankovic originally started out as a traditional veterinarian. However, after encountering new healing modalities along the way, he started incorporating these into his new practice. Learn about his journey …

Ever since Amanda discovered what alternative healing methods did for her health, she proceeded to learn and apply it to her health. Discover her story and why she deserves her recognition.

Initially, Romaine Kobilsek wanted to provide affordable spay-neuter services to her community, and the success allowed her organization to broaden its scope even further. Hear her story in this interview with Dr. Karen …

Jeanmarie Schiller-McGinnis runs an animal rescue, Hearts That Purr, which solely focuses on senior and geriatric cats. Discover how she started the …

Dr. Robert Gaston was practicing conventionally during his early career as a veterinarian. Along the way, he experienced several challenges that …

Leslie Moran has been doing a lot of great work regarding avian nutrition. Discover her story on how she fell in love with this species in this interview with Dr. Becker.

Laura Di Ciano is the owner of Raw Meow, a company that makes raw food diets for cats. In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, Laura shares her story on how the company started.

Dr. Faith Albright created One Living Sanctuary to provide a safe haven for abused and neglected farm animals. Hear her inspiring story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Sue Allan is one of the cofounders of Pei People Shar-Pei Rescue. Here's her story on how she came to love this particular dog breed and why she …

In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, Dr. Jenna Lenarz shares her story on how she became a veterinarian and her experiences that molded her into …

In this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, interior designer Diane Nicholas started Kindred Spirits Fawn Rescue when she realized the impact her …

Dr. Brian Gray has worked in many practices in the past, and now has ventured into his own path. In this interview, he shares his story with Dr. Karen Becker.

Jessie Pickard has been rescuing golden retrievers for a long time now with her organization. Check out her story in this interview with Dr. Karen …

Sonia Stratemann shares her story on the challenges of rescuing racing dogs from death in this interview with Dr. Becker.

In this interview with Dr. Becker, Dr. John Robb espouses the benefits of making your own decisions and having freedom with a private practice.

In this interview with Dr. Becker, Dr. Bettye Hooley shares her insights on the challenges of being a veterinarian and her subsequent retirement from …

Dr. Anja Kordon uses a unique healing modality to treat her patients in her veterinary practice. Learn more on how it works in this interview with Dr. Becker.

Since Dr. Danielle Rowe started her own practice five years ago, she has continuously grown along the way. Learn what makes her get up in the morning in this interview by Dr. Karen Becker.

Dr. Christin Finn uses a variety of modalities to help improve the mobility of her patients. Learn how her journey helped her become the veterinary she is today in this interview. Nominate a Game Changer in your life by …

San Antonio Pets Alive! is a non-profit organization that has rescued thousands of animals through the years. Learn more about the organization's story, as well as Olivia's, in this interview.

Animal Game Changer nominee Dr. Laurel Davis shares her journey on how she became a veterinarian and how she picked up new skills along the way.

I’m talking today with my friend and fellow integrative veterinary colleague Dr. Laurie Coger about a wide range of topics (in no particular order!) …

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 …

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 interview.

When Mari Carmen Cobo discovered a large cat population in her town, she realized that something must be done. From a small operation, she was able …

Nana Doodle started out with a small program that matched dogs with people. Somewhere down the line, she realized that doodles needed homes as well, and focused on that.

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 …

Rescuing animals is a passion that any person can develop, even the elderly. Listen to the story of Marilyn Suss and how she cares for animals, even at her age.

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 …

Dr. Shannon Ruff is a chiropractic practitioner who can also treat pets. Find out how she balances her work and create a healthier family.

Dr. Heather Oxford is nominated for an Animal Game Changer award. In this interview, learn what makes her practice special compared to traditional veterinarians.

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 Award.

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.

Discover how volunteering created Sarah Lauch's passion for helping animals through her organization Live Like Roo.

Shanne Roberts job is to resuce dogs that are going to be killed through her organization, Luna Siberian Husky Rescue.

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.

Pat Beauvais founded the Heart & Soul Equine Foundation, which rescues horses while simultaneously providing therapy for human visitors.

Dr. Becca is nominated for an Animal Game Change award. Learn about Dr. Klobuchar's work on why she is given this recognition.

Dr. Jeff Feinman is an integrative veterinarian and CEO of Holistic Actions. Discover his journey to how he arrived to his current career phase.

Dr. Donna Kelleher is a veterinarian nominated for an Animal Game Changer award. Discover her work and her current projects right now.

Dr. Jaime Gonzalez is a holistic veterinarian who grew up in Mexico. Learn how his upbringing influenced his decision into becoming the veterinarian …

Dr. Nick Thompson is a veterinarian hailing from the United Kingdom. Learn how he transitioned to holistic medicine and his contributions to the …

Jocelyn Pratt of the BRVBB is nominated for a Game Changer award. Discover how her work with BRVBB helps dogs in need.

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 interview.

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.

In this video, Dr. Becker interviews Debi Famelos of the Canine Bowen Institute and how this method may help dogs in need.

Dr. Tanya Grantham, based in South Africa, shares her inspiration on becoming a veterinarian, and how she practices today.

Dr. Neal Sivula is a veterinarian at the Dancing Paws Animal Wellness Center. He discusses his work and his story in this video.

Dr. Cynthia Lankenau is interviewed by Dr. Karen Becker. She shares how she became a veterinarian, as well as insights on how veterinary education can be improved.

Dr. PJ Broadfoot, interviewed by Dr. Karen Becker, shares her story on how she picked up new skills to expand her veterinary practice.

Dr. Janice Huntingford always wanted to be a veterinarian. She’s taken care of all kinds of animals, small and large. Discover her story in this interview.

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Dr. Nichola Spooner on her journey to becoming an integrative veterinarian.

Dr. Joyce Harman is an esteemed integrative veterinarian, especially in the field of equine care.

Dr. Joanna Milan tells her story on how she became an integrative veterinarian, who is now practicing in Australia.

Dr. Alexia Tsakiris is a veterinarian from New Jersey, and shares her journey to adding integrative practices in her career.

Dr. Erinn Bannink shares her story and her insights regarding being a veterinarian specializing in oncology.

Discover Dr. Richard Palmquist’s integrative veterinary story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

Dr. Gary Richter is a California-based veterinarian, and shares his journey with Dr. Karen Becker.

Dr. Susan Wagner returns to Mercola Healthy Pets for a new interview. Get to know more about her work and her story in this video.

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Dr. Jodi Van Tine regarding her veterinary practices, such as acupuncture in animals.

Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet, shares on improving education to give “wholeism” a better reputation to the public.

Dr. Lisa Schneider is a veterinarian based in New Zealand, but originally grew up in Africa. She shares her story with Dr. Becker.

Dr. Steve Marsden shares his disillusionment and how he was able to overcome this career hurdle.

Dr. Karen Becker interviews the owners of CocoTherapy on how coconut oil can benefit your pet's health, both inside and outside

In this video, Dr. Karen Becker interviews Dr. Fred Provenza on the concept of nutritional wisdom in animals and how it can lead to better health.

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Jonathan Lowe, owner of o3Vets, regarding ozone therapy in veterinary practice

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Cindy Meehl, acclaimed director of the documentary "Buck," about her new work, "The Dog Doc," which is centered on …

Today I’m talking with Stefani Cohen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is doing very important work in helping children overcome their fear of …

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 …

Today I’m talking with fellow veterinarian Dr. Jon Geller, founder of the Street Dog Coalition, a wonderful organization committed to protecting and …

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.

Catabolic steroids are widely overused in veterinary practice. Learn how these drugs can be dangerous to your pets when used inappropriately.

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 …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about canine coronavirus (CCV), a highly contagious but relatively mild …

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.

Deborah Glottman, a vet tech who’s president of Vermont Veterinary Technician Association, and Heather Darbo-McClellan, a vet tech educator, talk …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Holistic veterinarians and CANWI founders Drs. Karen Becker and Donna Raditic discuss the importance of the Student Partnerships in Animal Nutrition …

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Dr. Richard Patton on animal nutrition, and how it can be improved to benefit the life of pets.

Dr. John Robb gives an update on his Protect the Pets movement to transform and bring back morals to the practice of veterinary medicine

Sebaceous adenitis is an inflammatory skin condition that destroys the sebum-producing sebaceous glands; it is seen primarily in dogs .  For more …

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 cozy …

Dr. Becker sits down with Dr. Robert Silver to discuss his use of cannabis, hemp, and CBD in the treatment of pets.

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 …

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 …

Warts, or papillomas, typically affect young, immunosuppressed and older dogs. In this video, Dr. Becker discusses how dogs typically get them, …

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 …

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.

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 …

In this video you will learn everything you need to know about the common cat compulsive disorder known as psychogenic alopecia. For more …

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 …

Help improve your pets GI function by learning what to look for in a pet probiotic supplement.

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 …

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.

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.

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Sherri Franklin who founded Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in 2007 after the painful realization that many older shelter …

Dr. Karen Becker welcomes back Dr. Melissa Shelton for an update on her work with essential oils. Dr. Shelton is a proactive, holistic veterinarian …

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 …

In this video, Dr. Karen Becker discusses acral lick dermatitis, also known as lick granuloma, a skin condition caused by excessive licking in dogs. …

Dr. Karen Becker Interviews Chelsea Kent of Food Regulation Facts, an organization that aims to educate pet parents about the regulations, …

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.

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Dr. Karen Becker interviews Nathan Estes from the Mighty Hearts Project, an organization that provides dog owners logistical information to help …

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.

Joint health is an important component to your pet's enjoyment to life. Supplementation may help them if they're experiencing joint pain. To learn …

Dr. Becker interviews Liz Bales on how you can feed your cat naturally by bringing out their inner hunter. Visit …

Dr. Sylvia Angelico discusses with Dr. Karen Becker the importance of feeding your pet a fresh food diet.

Dr. Becker discusses how the gut microbiome plays a role in pet health with Dr. Holly Ganz. Visit Mercola Healthy Pets: …

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 …

 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. …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian discusses the symptoms of Feline Idiopathic Chronic Cystitis and what to do if …

Dr. Karen Becker, a holistic pet care expert discusses the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pets especially in …

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 …

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 …

CANWI hopes to provide pet owners information on how AGEs can affect their cat’s nutrition and wellness, especially since feline nutrition studies …

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 …

Food plays a big role in the health and lifespan of your pets, and AGEs may be playing a role in the spread of feline diabetes, which can profoundly …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian interviews Dr. Ronald Schultz and together they discuss important information …

Proactive veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker discusses the reason why cats throw up and the ways to treat a vomiting cat. Visit …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian discusses the need to feed dogs and cats a protein rich diet, and the right …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses the causes of respiratory diseases in cats and ways in which they can …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about copper storage disease, an abnormal accumulation of copper in the …

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about corneal ulcers. To learn more, visit …

In this video interview, Dr. Karen Becker and Grover Stock talk about important things to know about raising healthy chickens.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Dr. Susan Klein about nutrigenomics, which is the study of the effects of foods and food components on gene expression. To read pet …

Proactive veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker discusses the causes of dog hot spots and how to treat and prevent it naturally. …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about blindness in dogs and cats. …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, shares her updated list of best-to-worst types of pet food. When deciding what to feed your pets, remember these tips from Dr. Becker.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about struvite stones, a type of bladder stone or crystal that occurs in both dogs and cats. Watch this video to learn more.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian discusses Slow growth diets for growing puppies http://healthypets.mercola.com/

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about some natural treatment for seasonal allergies in pets. …

Dr. Joseph Mercola, Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib talk about treating canine cancer. To know more, watch this video or visit …

Dr. Karen Becker and DogRisk founder Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman talk about the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and how it can be helpful in their …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about the beneficial attributes of sprouts for your pets.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks your pet's immune system, sometimes called "the great protector."

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about when to remove the lumps and bumps of your pet, and how to deal with it.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses the best detoxification formula for your pets.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about chronic ulcerative periodontal stomatitis (CUPS), an extremely …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses hydrocephalus, a condition in which there's an abnormal buildup of …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses botulism, a rare but potentially fatal form of poisoning that can …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Dr. Melissa Shelton, a holistic and integrative veterinarian in …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, and Yeray Lopez, a documentarian, graphic designer and professional photographer, talk about the mistreatment of a very special dog breed, the Spanish …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Dr. Nancy Scanlan, about the interaction between the immune system and cancer -- how cancer fights off the immune system, as well as how …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses chronic active hepatitis (CAH), a condition in which a pet is dealing with persistent and progressive inflammation of the liver.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about diskospondylitis, the most common cause of back pain in middle-aged …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about ulcer of the stomach or the intestine, called gastroduodenal ulcer …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Jonah, an expert who developed bio-based products, including a great cat litter.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about ectopic ureters, a rare condition in both dogs and cats.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses canine stress syndrome (CSS), a relatively rare inherited disorder that can cause a dog to have potentially life-threatening reactions in …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Dr. Alexander Sulakvelidze, an …

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, or HGE, is a very serious condition that can affect males and females of all breeds and ages, but …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about keeping your indoor air clean and safe to breathe for all members of your family, including pets. To know more, visit …

Dr. Karen Becker talks about ear hematomas, fluid-filled pockets that develop on the inside of a dog’s earflap, and most often in pets with long, …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Lara Joseph about training deaf dogs. To know more, watch this video …

Dr. Karen Becker interviews University of Helsinki student Robin Moore, who is also involved in the Dogrisk program, and why their metabolomics study …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about cataracts in cats and dogs. Both dogs and cats can develop cataracts, but they're much more common in dogs. To know more, watch this video …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses why cats throw up, a common health issue among cats. To read pet …

Dr. Becker discusses feline stomatitis. Learn more at healthypets.mercola.com 

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about pet's nose. To know more, visit healthypets.mercola.com.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Dr. Barbara Royal about her dreams, activities and hopes for holistic …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about yeast infections, especially of the skin and ears.

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about a very strange disorder in cats called hyperesthesia, also known as rippling skin syndrome or twitchy cat syndrome.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about glyphosate exposure as well as its dangers.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about rabies virus, a very serious, usually fatal inflammatory infection affecting the brain and central nervous system. Visit …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses tick paralysis or tick bite paralysis, a reaction to a tick bite that occurs in some but not all pets, most often dogs.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses pyloric stenosis, a condition primarily of dogs in which an abnormally narrowed pyloric canal inhibits the flow of food and liquids from the …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses geriatric dementia in dogs. To learn more, visit …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about dehydration in dogs and cats -- its causes, symptoms and treatment. …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, and Dr. John Robb, a Connecticut veterinarian, talk about profiteering and over-vaccination in veterinary medicine. To know more, visit …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses calicivirus, also called feline calicivirus (FCV), a common respiratory disease seen in cats. To read pet articles, visit …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about housetraining your puppy, including the basic ground rules for …

Dr. Karen Becker discuss about the importance of essential fatty acids and how beneficial they are for our pet's overall health. Learn how you can …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses your pet's diet with emphasis on the importance of digestive enzymes. Dr. Becker also introduces her new Digestive Enzymes Supplement for …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian talks about pet's anal glands.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian discusses digestive health of pets and how to improve it with Digestive Enzymes.

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about managing pain in cats. To know more, please visit …

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about false pregnancy, also known as pseudopregnancy, phantom pregnancy or pseudocyesis, a condition that can occur in intact female dogs. …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian explains why dogs eat grass - a hotly discussed topic.

Proactive veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker discusses the types and causes of pet heart disease, and what to give your dogs and cats to prevent heart failure.

An integrative wellness veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker discusses vaccines.

Dr. Karen Becker discusses the importance of coconut oil in your pet's diet. Coconut oil is good for balancing good to bad bacteria issue. Coconut oil is also terrific moisturizer for animals with skin allergies, dry …

Dr. Bartges is a world-renowned expert in veterinary internal medicine, specifi­cally kidney and urinary issues in both dogs and cats. He's also a board-certified veterinary nutritionist. He's originally from West …

Most feline behavior, good and bad, is a response to the environment we provide for our cats.

Dr. Jean Hofve, holistic veterinarian and author, discusses an innovative technology she has discovered to address microcirculation issues in the …

My very special guests today are Jae Kennedy and Adrienne Lefebvre, better known as “Two Crazy Cat Ladies” who explain why it’s so important to stop free feeding your cat.

My celebrity guest for day four of Cat Week is Dr. Celeste Yarnall, whose past includes a career as an actress, and whose present includes helping cats and their humans heal from disorders of the body and mind.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the no. 1 medical condition in cats today. It could be linked to the FVRCP vaccine, which is why it’s so important …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about feline acne, a problem involving the formation of blackheads …

Today’s Cat Week guest is Tracy Dion, a cat lover who has spent the last two decades helping owners with behavior and nutrition questions through her website and Facebook group.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses a very controversial topic: shaving your pets.

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about patellar luxation, also called luxating patella and floating …

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about grounding for pets. To learn more, visit …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about the dangers of scented products including air freshener sprays, plug-ins, candles, and incense. To know more, visit …

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses all about neutering or spaying in pets.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses a dangerous practice that seems to be growing in popularity: feeding …

Dr. Karen Becker explains the 15 houseplants that can harm your pets if chewed or eaten.

Dr. Karen Becker, an integrative wellness veterinarian explains the importance of a balanced pet food and why you start giving your beloved pets species-appropriate homemade food.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian welcomes you to Mercola Healthy Pets.