Link for Dr. Karen Beckers new book "The Forever Dog"

In this episode of BioHack Your Pets, I fan girl over Dr. Karen Becker.  As the most followed veterinarian in the world, she has built a platform to discuss all things pet wellness.  She received her degree from the Iowa State School of Veterinary Medicine.  Passionate about teaching, Dr. Becker love traveling to spread the word of whole pet health.  If you want to learn more about Dr. Becker and how to talk care of your pets you can sign up for her newsletter here.  If you haven't already, follow her on Facebook and YouTube.

Today, we discuss a lot about feeding your pets food including what kind of food, Dr. Becker's stance on kibble, supplements, joint support, and how vets can learn to create appropriate diets. 

Timestamps:

5:00 | Dr. Becker and I have a shared why

6:25 | How can vets build online influence

10:00 | What pets Dr. Becker has

15:44 | Dr. Becker's stance on dog food

22:00 | How to transition from kibble to a more species appropriate diet - especially for cats

26:00 | How to utilize veterinary technicians better

28:00 | Butterfly gut dogs

30:00 | Supplements

31:00 | Large breed dogs need joint support early and whole food sources of that

32:00 | What supplements to use if you feed kibble

33:00 | A good question to ask clients or yourself to guide your pet diet choices

36:00 | What should we help our pets avoid

39:00 | Dr. Becker's hope for veterinary students

43:00 | Royal Animal Health's diet formulator - how can vets learn to create appropriate diets

56:00 | Dr. Becker on pain management and why she doesn't consider herself a holistic vet