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Welcome, pet parents and pet lovers! If your goal is to create vibrant health for your animals I invite you to tune in to Dr. Becker's podcast. She covers dozens of topics that will equip you to make the best health and wellness choices for your companions. Subscribe now!
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Join Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker, DVM as they mind-jam with leading experts, scientists, and thought leaders to help pet parents increase the health and longevity of their dogs and cats. The Mind-Jam Podcast features candid conversations discussing the latest research and ideas on pet nutrition, health, and industry-related news. Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker, DVM are pet parents on a mission to improve animal health and wellbeing.
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Discovering the Wonders of Integrative Modalities - Discussion Between Dr. Christine Woodford & Dr. Becker
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In this Game Changer interview, Dr. Becker speaks with Dr. Christine Woodford, an integrative veterinarian and founder of Veterinary Integrative Performance Services in Robins, Iowa.
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Groundbreaking Laser Procedure Improves Breathing in Flat-Faced Dogs - Discussion Between Dr. Boaz Man & Dr. Becker
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Today I’m interviewing a veterinarian in Boca Raton, FL, Dr. Boaz Man, who is using a groundbreaking CO2 laser procedure to dramatically improve the health and quality of life of French Bulldogs and other “extreme” flat-faced breeds.
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Every Bit of Time You Give Can Make a Difference - Discussion Between Mary Jo Rulffes & Dr. Becker
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Mary Jo Rulffes, president of the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association (ACDRA), was nominated for a Game Changer Award by Nancy V. A serendipitous meeting during a 2013 shopping trip in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, brought Mary Jo Rulffes together with ACDRA, after she worked with them to rescue a cattle dog in need. Not only were they able to resc…
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Movement Is Medicine - Discussion Between Sarah MacKeigan & Dr. Becker
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Today is the final day of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and to close things out, our guest today is licensed physiotherapist and canine rehab therapist Sarah MacKeigan.
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Views on Animal Nutrition - Discussion Between Dr. Richard Patton & Dr. Becker
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Dr. Richard Patton, a favorite nutritionist of the fresh feeding community, believes that “nutrition is never a crisis” — but it can lead to one over time
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Dr. Becker Answers Your Tops Question
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This week, bark & whiskers is celebrating its anniversary! To honor this exciting milestone, an exclusive Q&A with Dr. Karen Becker.
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The Importance of Exercise for Your Pet’s Longevity - Discussion Between Dr. Laurie McCauley & Dr. Becker
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Today is day four of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and our guest is veterinarian Dr. Laurie McCauley, a pioneer in the field of veterinary rehabilitation.
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Combining Mental and Physical Stimulation to Prevent Behavior Problems in Pets - Discussion Between Jo Woodward & Dr. Becker
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Today is day three of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and our guest is Jo Woodward, a positive reward-based dog trainer and canine enrichment specialist in North Yorkshire in the U.K.
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The 3 Causes of Behavior Problems in Pets - Discussion Between Dr. Lisa Radosta & Dr. Becker
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Today is day two of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and my guest is Dr. Lisa Radosta, a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years discusses how behavior issues are on the rise and often lead to dogs and cats losing their forever homes.
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AGEs: A Toxin Lurking in Ultraprocessed Pet Food - Discussion Between Dr. David Turner & Dr. Becker
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Welcome to day one of bark & whiskers' Creating Healthy, Happy Pets Week 2023! Today's expert introduces us to a threat that your pet may be exposed to on a daily basis that can promote diseases like diabetes, heart disease, brain and nerve disorders, as well as the growth of tumors.
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Best of Series - Overcoming Roadblocks and Expanding Your Veterinary Toolbox
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Dr. Peggy LaCombe of At Your Bark & Call Veterinary House Calls, a mobile veterinary practice based in Phoenix, Arizona. She was nominated for a Healthy Pets Game Changer Award by Fern M.
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Best of Series - Taking the Plunge and Rescuing Animals Full-Time
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In this best of series Pet Game Changer, Becca Edwards, who turned her volunteer work in animal rescue into a full-time career as dog kennel manager at the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County.
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Best of Series - Creating a Better Culture for Animals
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Dr. Alicja Izydorczyk, or Dr. Ala as she’s known, was nominated for a Healthy Pets Game Changer Award for the incredible work she’s doing with Soi Dog Foundation.
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The Importance of Hydration and Understanding Emotional Balance for Better Pet Health - Discussion Between Dr. Buchoff & Dr. Becker
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According to Dr. Buchoff, if every pet owner did this one thing that costs little or nothing to do, there would be a lot fewer vets, simply because their services wouldn't be needed like they are now. It is so crucial to your pet's health, it's a travesty every pet owner isn't already doing it.
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Best of Series - The Challenges of Moving to a Different Country and Starting a Rescue
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Tamara 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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Useful Tools to Help Deal the Grief - Discussion Between Erica Messer & Dr. Becker
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In this interview Dr. Becker talks with Erica Messer, a pet parent who lost her beloved cat Wolfgang in a very traumatic way and was thrown headfirst into a sea of grief she had no idea how to navigate.
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Best of Series - The Challenges of Rescuing and Fostering Captive-Born Foxes
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Mikayla Raines is the founder of the SaveAFox Rescue, dedicated to improving the lives of surrendered, abandoned, and abused domestic foxes bred in captivity either as pets or at fur farms.
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How a Single Dog Inspired This Veterinarian to Start an Animal Rescue - Discussion Between Dr. Turkan Ertugrul & Dr. Becker
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Dr. Turkan Ertugrul founded Saver of Souls Pet Rescue, located in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Saver of Souls Pet Rescue initially focused on saving California Chihuahuas, but now does a lot of local rescues as well, with Chihuahuas and other breeds.
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Optimizing Your Pet's Health - Discussion Between Dr. Becker & Dr. Mercola
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In this week's episode the roles are reversed, and I am interviewed by Dr. Mercola. I get the opportunity to share my deep philosophical views on how pets enrich our lives — from teaching us how to grieve to offering unconditional love in ways that even humans typically cannot.
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How Austy Went From Falling Down to Short Jogs Again - Discussion Between Dr. Katie Kangas & Dr. Becker
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Today’s Pet Game Changer is Dr. Katie Kangas, who runs Integrative Veterinary Care in San Diego, CA, a practice focused on prevention and natural healing and wellness. She talks about a 14-year-old Austy girl started falling and having trouble pooping and getting back up, as what can happen with older pets. But when Austy's owner-veterinarian made …
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Best of Series - Overcoming Boredom to Provide Better Pet Care
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Dr. 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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Promoting a Plant-Based Platform for Healing - Discussion Between Dr. Zach Scheurich & Dr. Becker
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Dr. Zach Scheurich, an integrative veterinarian, provides holistic veterinary care for Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. He was nominated for a Game Changer award due to his unique ability to help pet guardians expand their relationships with their animals — and view them in different lights.…
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The Healing Powers of Keto Diet for Dogs - Discussion Between Mike Battaglia & Dr. Becker
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In this interview, Mike Battaglia, founder of KetoPoweredK9.com, discusses his website that provides a wealth of information on raw ketogenic diets for dogs with cancer, as well as a Facebook page where anxious, hopeful pet parents have formed a community.
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Best of Series - Maximizing Mainstream and Alternative Modalities for the Best Pet Care
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Today’s Pet Game Changer is Dr. Ryn Marlowe, owner of the Carolina Integrative Veterinary Hospital in Fort Mill, SC.
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Best of Series - Creating a Positive Environment for Rescued Animals
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This week's best of series interview 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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