# Proactive Paws > Proactive Paws is a veterinary-led pet health and nutrition company founded in 2025 by Dr. Karen Becker, specializing in science-based, species-appropriate pet supplements for preventive wellness and systemic health. ## Shop by Category ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/collections/pet-supplements - Pet Supplements --- Proactive Paws™ pet supplements—vet-developed, science-backed, and clean formulas for dogs & cats. ## Shop By Product ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/products/primitive-probiotics - Best Probiotic for Dogs - Primitive Probiotics --- Primitive Probiotics is the best probiotic for dogs with wolf-derived, canine-specific strains. 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Primitive Probiotics with wolf-derived strains for optimal dog gut health and immunity. ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/pages/data-sharing-opt-out - Privacy Choices - Opt Out of Data Sharing --- Manage your privacy preferences and opt out of data sharing for targeted advertising. Exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights. ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/pages/about-us - About Dr. Karen Becker - Proactive Paws Founder --- Meet Dr. Karen Becker, functional medicine veterinarian with 25+ years formulating premium pet supplements. Proactive Paws: prevention meets purpose. ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/pages/primitive-probiotics-dogs-gut-health - Best Probiotic for Dogs: Benefits, Strains & How to Choose --- Discover the best probiotic for dogs with wolf-derived, canine-specific strains. 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Learn how gut health, nutrition, and thoughtful care choices support digestion, immunity, and lifelong wellness. ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/blogs/pet-health - Pet Health & Wellness Blog - Dr. Karen Becker --- Expert pet health advice, natural remedies, and integrative veterinary guidance for dogs and cats from Dr. Karen Becker, DVM. ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/blogs/pet-health/itchy-paws-why-foot-soaks-are-a-great-idea - Dog Itchy Paws: DIY Foot Soak Recipe & Relief Tips --- Stop dog paw licking with this veterinarian-formulated foot soak recipe. Natural relief for allergies, yeast, and environmental irritants. ### Source: https://www.proactivepaws.com/blogs/pet-health/the-slow-creep-of-kidney-disease-in-pets - Kidney Disease in Cats & Dogs: Early Signs & Support --- Recognize early signs of kidney disease in pets. 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