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

Drs. Ryan Yamka and Joseph Bartges, who are both board certified animal nutritionists, discuss ways on improving education for vet and vet tech students, such as ensuring transparency and honesty from pet food companies.

Renaldo Webb and Alan Hansbury, who are founders of two different human-grade pet food companies, Pet Plate and Meals for Fido, respectively, discuss the fresh pet food movement and why they are passionate about providing pets with high-quality fresh food diets.

Dr. Susan Guttschow, Program Director/Instructor at Gateway Technical Challenge, and certified veterinary technician Ed Carlson discuss the importance of nutrition when it comes to teaching vet students and vet tech students.

Holistic veterinarians and CANWI founders Drs. Karen Becker and Donna Raditic discuss the importance of the Student Partnerships in Animal Nutrition (SPAN) Program, which gives vet students and vet tech students access to updated information about different pet diets.

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 information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2019/08/18/sebaceous-adenitis.aspx 

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 space has a number of great advantages for both of you.

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 serious because it means significant damage has occurred to the nerves running to the front leg or legs. Physical therapy with a certified animal rehabilitator is usually the best treatment option.

Vestibular disease is a disorder that affects a dog's body balance systems; the most common type is the peripheral form, which occurs outside the central nervous system. It is important to know the causes, recognize the symptoms and how to treat this disease.

Warts, or papillomas, typically affect young, immunosuppressed and older dogs. In this video, Dr. Becker discusses how dogs typically get them, which are at highest risk and when to consider getting them removed.

Dr. Becker interviews Denise Sanders of the National Search Dog Foundation. This amazing organization recruits shelter dogs to live, train and receive veterinary care at the SDF's training center until they graduate with their handler. Once fully trained, these dogs work with first responders to search for victims of natural disasters and terrorist attacks.

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 go to:  https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/06/03/mast-cell-tumors.aspx

In this video you will learn everything you need to know about the common cat compulsive disorder known as psychogenic alopecia. For more information go to:  https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/12/30/psychogenic-alopecia-cats.aspx

If you have an overweight cat, there are several ways to help get their health back on track. In this video, I'll show you the best tips and strategies to tackle this common feline problem. For more information go to:  https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/12/16/overweight-cat-meal-plan.aspx  

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 go to :  https://healthypets.mercola.com/

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 dogs never find new homes. Muttville's mission, in addition to saving and rehoming seniors, is to spread the word around the world about the specialness of older dogs. For more information go to:  https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive...

Dr. Karen Becker welcomes back Dr. Melissa Shelton for an update on her work with essential oils. Dr. Shelton is a proactive, holistic veterinarian who developed a special interest in the medical use of essential oils for animals.

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Nathalie Abutaha, founder of the DC Shiba Inu Rescue. Her organization's mission is to rescue, foster, vet and train neglected, homeless and stray Shiba Inus. To learn more visit https://dcsir.org/.

In this video, Dr. Karen Becker discusses acral lick dermatitis, also known as lick granuloma, a skin condition caused by excessive licking in dogs. To learn more go to :  https://healthypets.mercola.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Content_LickGranuloma