Synopsis
Hello! I'm Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pets overall health and vitality through wise lifestyle choices.I believe the Art of Medicine is understanding not only the myriad of insults that create disease, but having an arsenal of non-toxic, innovative approaches to help unlock the innate potential inside a pets body for healing and recovery to occur. My goal is to not just to identify the root causes of disease and degeneration in pets, but to prevent the body from breaking by taking a proactive stance towards intentionally creating vibrant, thriving animals.Today, I help millions of pets worldwide achieve abundant health by offering the most up-to-date information on species-appropriate nutrition, lifestyle choices and proactive living.
Episodes
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Best of Series - Discovering Alternative Healing Methods
07/12/2022 Duration: 24minDr. 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.
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Overcoming Roadblocks and Expanding Your Veterinary Toolbox - Discussion Between Dr. Peggy LaCombe & Dr. Becker
04/12/2022 Duration: 14minDr. Peggy LaCombe initially started with conventional veterinary methods, but felt limited. She took the plunge with alternative healing methods, and has embraced them completely.
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Best of Series - Creating a Community for Natural Pet Care
30/11/2022 Duration: 20minApril Arguin founded ReNewedPet, which provides consultations for pet parents, as well as offering supplements that may improve the health of their beloved animal.
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The Challenges of Rescuing and Fostering Captive-Born Foxes - Discussion Between Mikayla Raines & Dr. Becker
27/11/2022 Duration: 20minMikayla Raines runs a rescue organization dedicated to foxes born in captivity, whether for fur or as personal pets.
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Best of Series - Providing Quality Aftercare Service
23/11/2022 Duration: 23minDr. Christie Cornelius and her team provides private services for animals nearing their end of life. Learn how she started her business in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
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Creating a Better Culture for Animals - Discussion Between Dr. Ala Izydorczyk & Dr. Becker
20/11/2022 Duration: 18minDr. Ala Izydorczyk is a veterinarian for the Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket, Thailand. Discover how her organization helps create a better world for animals in Thailand in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
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Best of Series - Helping Patients Through Radiation Therapy
16/11/2022 Duration: 17minDr. Alison Williams is a veterinarian passionate with oncology. Learn how she fell into this path in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
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The Challenges of Moving to a Different Country and Starting a Rescue - Discussion Between Tamara Johnston & Dr. Becker
13/11/2022 Duration: 16minTamara Johnston committed herself to starting an animal rescue in Malaysia after saving a puppy there. Listen to her inspiring story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
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Best of Series - Preaching the Importance of Avian Nutrition
09/11/2022 Duration: 32minDr. Jason Crean is a professor teaching biology with a specialization in animal nutrition. Discover how he landed in this opportunity to promote something incredible with Dr. Karen becker.
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Overcoming Boredom to Provide Better Pet Care - Discussion Between Dr. Judy Morgan & Dr. Becker
06/11/2022 Duration: 26minDr. Judy Morgan originally started out as a conventional veterinarian, but eventually hit a wall. She overcame it by seeking out new tools to help her provide the best care for her patients.
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Best of Series - Rescuing Dogs From Puppy Mills
02/11/2022 Duration: 25minTheresa 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.
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Pursuing Your True Veterinary Direction - Discussion Between Dr. Andrea Carlson & Dr. Becker
26/10/2022 Duration: 12minIn today’s Pet Game Changer interview Dr. Becker talks with Dr. Andrea Carlson, owner of Southlake Animal Hospital in Merrillville, IN, which offers integrative veterinary medicine with a focus on healing the whole pet through good nutrition, a great immune system, and a combination of traditional and holistic therapies.
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Maximizing Mainstream and Alternative Modalities for the Best Pet Care - Discussion Between Dr. Ryn Marlowe & Dr. Becker
23/10/2022 Duration: 11minDr. Ryn Marlowe likes to combine conventional and holistic veterinary methods to provide pets the best care they can get. Listen to her Game Changer interview here with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to The Open-Minded Advantage to Working With Animals (mercola.com) .
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Leaving Conventional Veterinary Medicine Behind - Discussion Between Dr. Jordan Kocen & Dr. Becker
19/10/2022 Duration: 18minToday’s Pet Game Changer is Dr. Jordan Kocen, founder of Veterinary Holistic Center in Springfield, where pets get access to multiple integrative modalities all under one roof.
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Fostering Teamwork Between Clients and Veterinarians -Discussion Between Dr. Deirdre Farr & Dr. Becker
16/10/2022 Duration: 14minDr. Deirdre Farr actively sought out alternative healing methods to be able to treat her patients better. Furthermore, she is able to foster a good relationship with conventionally trained veterinarians to create a well-rounded treatment plan for their patients. For more information go to: Veterinary Burnout Cured by Discovering Integrative Care (mercola.com)
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Creating a Positive Environment for Rescued Animals - Discussion Between Molly Goldston & Dr. Becker
12/10/2022 Duration: 12minToday’s Pet Game Changer is Molly Goldston, founder of Saving Grace, a non-profit organization in North Carolina that rescues dogs on euthanasia lists across the state and pulls out all the stops to get them ready for adoption.
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Starting Your Own Animal Sanctuary - Discussion Between Beth Roberts & Dr. Becker
18/09/2022 Duration: 11minAfter being turned away from an animal shelter, Beth Roberts started her own operation. Now, she takes in animals of all kinds, as well as helping with rehabilitation and adoption of dogs and cats. For more information go to Not Just Dogs and Cats, This Rescue Saves Farm Animals, Too (mercola.com).
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Best of Series - Taking a Leap of Faith
14/09/2022 Duration: 24minDr. 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. For more information go to Vet Turned Nutrition Specialist Helps Pets Stay Healthy (mercola.com)
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Rehabilitating Bully Breeds - Discussion Between Jennifer Rosen & Dr. Becker
11/09/2022 Duration: 15minJennifer Rosen, who was nominated for a Game Changer award by Angie R., founded Bullies and Buddies, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Redondo Beach, CA, in 2009 that is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving homes for bullies and other breeds in Southern California. For more information go to One-of-a-Kind Game Changer Desperately Saving Bully Breeds (mercola.com)
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Best of Series - Focusing on Rescuing the Shar-Pei
07/09/2022 Duration: 18minSue 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 deserves an Animal Game Changer nomination. For more information go to This Game Changer Recruits a 'Village' to Rescue Dogs (mercola.com)