110: Dr. Karen Becker - Ultimate Pet Health: Vaccines, Supplements, & Oral Care (Part 2 of 2)

Jul 18, 2016

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Today, we have Dr. Karen Becker back on the podcast for round 2! If you haven't heard part 1, you can listen to this episode first but be sure to go back and listen to our first chat (episode #109) here. Listening to both episodes will provide you with a full circle understanding of holistic pet care.

Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Her approach seeks to save you and your pet from unnecessary stress and suffering by identifying and removing health obstacles before disease occurs. Karen works with Dr. Mercola, providing cutting edge holistic pet information over on his website, Healthy Pets.

In this episode, we discuss:

All dogs (big and small) get the same dose of vaccines
Over vaccination can lead to an autoimmune disease in dogs
Splitting up vaccines is a really great idea
The one and three year rabies vaccine is the exact same thing
The basics to ask your vet before the syringe comes out
Animals that eat right don't need any supplements, most of the time
3 supplements to consider if you can't afford the best pet food
Supplements that support joint health as your pet ages
Coconut oil is a very healthy fat for both cats & dogs
Know the source when it comes to bones and chews
Use raw bones to keep your dog's teeth clean
Teach the drop it command to help with resource guarding
Brushing your pets teeth... here's how to start