Dr. Karen Becker’s (IG: @drkarenbecker) deliberate, common sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world, making her the most followed vet on social media.
She has spent her career as a small animal clinician, empowering animal guardians to make intentional lifestyle decisions to enhance the wellbeing of their animals.
Karen also writes and lectures extensively and serves as a wellness consultant for a variety of health-oriented organizations.
Today we’re discussing her latest book that she co-wrote with Rodney Habib, The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer.
If you’re a dog owner who is serious about giving their dog the best chance at a long and healthy life, you need to stick around for this conversation.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Pay attention to your pet’s symptoms
- Schedule proactive wellness visits every 6 months
- How to find a proactive wellness veterinarian
- Learn how to advocate for your pet
- Improving your dog’s health can improve your own health
- What is the best diet for your dog?
- The issues with feeding your pets ultra-processed foods
- Create an eating window for your dog
- Understanding core vaccines for dogs
- Get a vaccine antibody titer test
- Dr. Becker’s vaccine protocol
- What is an IFA antibody test?
- Why Dr. Becker doesn’t recommend the “puppy package” at your local vet
- The 6-in-1 vaccine is an immunological nightmare
- Kennel cough is NOT prevented by the kennel cough vaccine
- Why you should choose the 3-year rabies vaccine over the 1-year
- Know the signs & symptoms of leptospirosis
- How do you discern Lyme disease exposure vs. infection?
- Detox recommendations for vaccine exposure
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Related links:
Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker – The Forever Dog (book)
Dr. Karen Becker’s website
Follow Dr. Karen Becker on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Listen or watch Dr. Karen Becker previously on TUHP (episodes #109, #110, and #435)
Dr. Karen Becker – Dr. Becker’s Real Food For Dogs & Cats (book)
College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT)
Susan Thixton – The List (The Truth About Pet Food website)
Listen to Dr. Satchin Panda previously on TUHP (episode #353)
Rodney & Dr. Becker (Mind Jam Podcast) – Dr. Satchin Panda: Light, Circadian Rhythm & Our Pets’ Health
University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Ronald Schultz on Pet Vaccines (video)
Dr. Jean Dodds
Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory
Dr. John Robb – Protect the Pets
IDEXX – SNAP 4Dx Plus Test
Antech – Accuplex Test
IDEXX – Lyme Quant C6 SS
Thuja Homeopathic Remedy
Lyssin Homeopathic Remedy
Related episodes:
The Top Foods You Should Eat & Avoid to Beat Disease | Dr. William Li (#506)
The 5 Best Foods for Longevity! (Eat as One Meal) | Max Lugavere (#502)
187: Focus Friday – Ultimate Dog Health
082: Natasha Knutson – Next Level Pet Health | Superfoods For Super Dogs | Pets Aging Gracefully
078: Dr. Robynne Chutkan – Microbiome 101 | Stop Sanitizing Yourself Sick | Having A Dog Will Boost Your Health
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Hi, Thank you so much! This episode was so informative. I have two dogs that brighten my life in immeasurable ways. I am in Toronto and have been trying to find a vet for my dogs that shares the same philosophies as Dr. Becker. You wouldn’t happen to know of any in the area. Are the tests Dr. Becker referred to only available in the United States? Wondering if they apply in Canada as well.
I am so appreciative of you crossing over into animal wellness too!