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

Rehabilitating Bully Breeds - Discussion Between Jennifer Rosen & Dr. Becker

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Rosen, who was nominated for a Game Changer award by Angie R., founded Bullies and Buddies, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Redondo B...

Best of Series - Focusing on Rescuing the Shar-Pei

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 deser...

Starting Your Own Animal Shelter to Rescue Abused Animals - Discussion Between Diana Babish & Dr. Becker

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hailing from Bethlehem, Diana Babish started her own animal shelter to provide a loving home for strays. Listen to her story in this interview with Dr...

Best of Series - Treating Pets at Home

31 Aug 2022

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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...

Helping Families Keep Their Pets - Discussion Between Yvette Berke & Dr. Karen Becker

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Dr. Becker speaks with Yvette Berke, who was nominated for a Game Changer award by Linda P. Yvette is the Outreach Coordinator for t...

Best of Series - Giving Elderly Dogs a New Home

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Starting and Managing Your Own Full-Time Animal Rescue - Discussion Between Cheryl Salvati & Dr. Becker

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After volunteering in animal rescue organizations for decades, Cheryl Salvati finally had the opportunity to run her own animal rescue tailored to her...

Best of Series - Helping Pet Parents Become Better

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Healthy Pets Anniversary Week Update - Discussion Between Dr. Donna Raditic & Dr. Becker

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Healthy Pets' 12th Anniversary Week, I spoke with my CANWI cofounder, Dr. Donna Raditic about the exciting achievements and research being...

Best of Series - Dr. Becker's Journey to Becoming a Holistic Vet

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 for ...

Best of Series - Sharing the Passion for Raw Food

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Di...

Best of Series - Giving Deaf Dogs a Chance To Be Heard

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this best of series interview Dr. Becker interviews Christina Lee. Christina runs Deaf Dogs Rock, an animal shelter that cares for deaf dogs. Find ...

Recognizing New Treatments for Better Pet Care - Discussion Between Dr. Rose DiLeva & Dr. Becker

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rose DiLeva originally started out doing typical veterinary care, but eventually sought out alternative healing methods. Listen to her journey in ...

Best of Series - Following Your Passion for Rescue

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Lowering Euthanasia Rates in Your Community - Discussion Between Amber Dennison & Dr. Becker

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Dennison noticed that her local shelter had high rates of euthanasia and worked towards addressing it. Discover how she did it in this interview...

Best of Series - Giving Abused Animals a Second Chance

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Discovering the Path of Your Veterinary Practice - Discussion Between Dr. Laura Weis & Dr. Becker

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Laura Weis is a traditionally trained veterinarian who eventually expanded her tools to accommodate her clients better. When she discovered homeop...

Best of Series - Expanding Your Animal Care Operations

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-p...

Creating a Rescue Community in the Caribbean - Discussion Between Joanna Edge & Dr. Becker

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karen Becker interviews Joanna Edge from Dogs and Cats of the Dominican Republic regarding the work they're doing for animals in the Caribbean. Fo...

Best of Series - Discovering New Ways of Healing

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth McKinstry used to practice conventional medicine on her patients, but a chance encounter opened up new paths for her. Discover her story...

Best of Series - Enjoying the Veterinarian Journey

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series - Healing Humans and Animals

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Integrating a Functional Approach to Healing - Discussion Between Dr. Barbara Royal & Dr. Becker

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Barbara Royal had many jobs, but she always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Today, she incorporates many functional approaches to help anima...

Best of Series - Starting a Rescue

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Opening Yourself to Other Healing Modalities - Discussion Between Dr. Pema Mallu & Dr. Becker

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. K...

Best of Series - Following Your Calling

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Starting an Animal Shelter in Your Community - Discussion Between Keith Benning & Dr. Becker

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 qu...

Best of Series - Discovering Homeopathy

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

Saving Senior Dogs - Discussion Between Wendy Johnson & Dr. Becker

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Best of Series - Raising Animal Awareness in Lebanon

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Finding Your Veterinary Niche - Discussion Between Dr. Erica Dickie & Dr. Becker

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Best of Series - Being Open to New Modalities

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Rescuing and Improving Reputation of Cats - Discussion Between Pam Lookabill & Dr. Becker

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series - Following Your Passion for Animals

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Exploring New Healing Modalities - Discussion Between Dr. Henry Stephenson & Dr. Becker

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Early on during Dr. Stephenson's veterinary career, he found that his skills were lacking. He decided to open himself up to alternative healing approa...

Best of Series - Reducing the Burden of Pet Parents

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 organiza...

Rehabilitating Wildlife the Community - Discussion Between Hope Swinimer & Dr. Becker

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hope Swinimer runs the Hope for Wildlife rescue, which focuses on rehabilitating wildlife animals throughout Nova Scotia, Canada. For more information...

Best of Series - Rescuing Pugs

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 more...

Sheltering Pregnant and Nursing Dogs - Discussion Between Jeanne Strack & Dr. Becker

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeanne Strack realized that pregnant and nursing dogs weren't getting enough attention in shelters and decided to create a program around it. Listen t...

Best of Series - Following Your Passion for Animals

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Giving Dalmatians a Second Chance at Life - Discussion Between Pati Dane & Dr. Becker

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series - Rescuing Rat Terriers

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Bradley has an affinity for rat terriers and has a rescue organization specific for this breed. Moreover, the organization she belongs with resc...

Taking Decisive Action - Discussion Between Nancy Schneiter & Dr. Becker

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 star...

Best of Series - Transitioning to a Holistic Practice

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Understanding Animal Communication - Discussion Between Tim Link & Dr. Becker

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series - Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Purpose

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Rehabilitating Both Dogs and Inmates - Discussion Between Catherine Laria & Dr. Becker

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series - The Joy of Opening Your Own Practice

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Different Ways to Grieve for Your Pet - Discussion Between Carol Bryant & Dr. Becker

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Eliminating Apprehensions in Pet Grief - Discussion Between Ann Beyke & Dr. Becker

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

Creating a Safe Space to Manage Grief - Discussion Between Cole James & Dr. Becker

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 tips...

Navigating the Loss of a Pet - Discussion Between Colleen Rolland & Dr. Becker

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 organi...

Educating Pet Parents on Loss - Discussion Between Moira Allen & Dr. Karen Becker

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Dispelling Myths About Euthanasia - Discussion Between Dr. Dani McVety & Dr. Becker

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Helping Pet Parents Navigate Anticipatory Grief - Discussion Between Nancy Gordon & Dr. Becker

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series - Canine Testosterone Replacement

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Expanding Your Veterinary Toolbox - Discussion Between Dr. David MacDonald & Dr. Becker

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David MacDonald started out as a conventional veterinarian but eventually discovered new ways of treating patients in an integrative perspective. ...

Best of Series - The Importance of Diverse Healing Modalities

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Barrie Sands is a conventionally trained veterinarian, but does not shy away from other modes of healing to help her patients. Learn her incredibl...

Finding Passion Through the Process - Discussion Between Dr. Carol Falck & Dr. Becker

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series - Keeping an Open Mind

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series- Transcending Borders

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andrés Tello has been treating animals in both sides of the border in his veterinary practice. Discover his inspiring story to becoming a veterin...

Best of Series- Using Nature to Heal You and Your Pet

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Giving Senior Dogs Another Chance - Discussion Between Angela Balcom & Dr. Karen Becker

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 lif...

Best of Series- Spreading Awareness in Avian Nutrition

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 interv...

Educating Communities on TNR Programs Discussion Between Pat Peter & Dr. Becker

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series- Raising Awareness of Raw Feeding for Cats

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Providing Pet Care for Those Who Cannot- Discussion Between Genevieve Frederick & Dr. Becker

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series- Transitioning From Traditional to Functional Medicine

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Doing Small Things to Make a Big Difference- Discussion Beween Ariel Gunn & Dr. Becker

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best of Series- Combining Conventional and Holistic Therapies

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

The Importance of Proper Feline Nutrition Discussion Between Dr. Fern B. Slack & Dr. Karen Becker

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best of Series- Setting Up a Farm Animal Sanctuary

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cat Extravaganza Week- Understanding Cat Emotions

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cat Extravaganza Week-Raising Awareness of FIP

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cat Extravaganza Week- Managing Stress for Your Cat

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cat Extravaganza Week- Managing Common Cat Behavior Problems

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cat Extravaganza Week- Helping Cats Get Along

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cat Extravaganza Week- Setting Up the Best Home for Your Cat

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Cat Extravaganza Week- Understanding Cat Behavior

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Giving German Shepherds a New Life- Discussion Between Dawn Mimnaugh & Dr. Karen Becker

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series- Rescuing Golden Retrievers

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bec...

Best of Series- Expanding Your Natural Healing Methods

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Best of Series- Making Your Own Decisions in Your Private Practice

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Best of Series- Growing Your Own Practice

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best of Series- Filling in the Gaps in Veterinary Modality

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Discovering Alternative Healing Methods Discussion Between Dr. John Fudens & Dr. Becker

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Fudens has developed a passion for alternative healing methods for animals for several decades now. In this interview with Dr. Becker, he sha...

Best of Series- Transitioning Into Mobile Practice

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Rescuing Animals Discussion Between Sara Penhallegon & Dr. Becker

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best of Series- Using Energy as a Veterinary Healing Modality

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Spreading the Goodness of Nutrition Discussion Between Dr. Matthew Muir & Dr. Becker

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series- Rescuing Fawn

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Game Changer Series- Providing Quality Aftercare Service

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series- Breaking Down Barriers

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Preaching the Importance of Avian Nutrition With Dr. Jason Crean

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Best of Series- Growing Your Animal Rescue Program

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, a...

Game Changer Series- Rescuing Dogs From Puppy Mills

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 go...

Best of Series- Finding Your Passion for Rescuing

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Helping Patients Through Radiation Therapy Discussion Between Dr. Becker & Dr. Alison Williams

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Best of Series- Helping the Local Cat Population

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

Learn About Zoopharmacognosy with Dr. Becker & Michael Huffman

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Huffman is an expert in zoopharmacognosy, a behavior wherein animals self-medicate to heal themselves using their own intuition. Discover more...