Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. If you’re a dog person, you might think there’s no debate at all, but you should check out Part One: Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs so you can get the full story. Many […]
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As the smallest of all the dog breeds, Chihuahuas undoubtedly also produce the smallest puppies. Does this also mean that they have shorter pregnancies than larger dogs? No. From the diminutive Chihuahua to the mighty Great Dane, the canine gestation period is approximately 63 days, give or take a day or two. Stick around for
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We’re all guilty of indulging in a greasy meal now and then, but we’re unlikely to lose control of ourselves and devour the contents of the grease tray. Our dogs, on the other hand, won’t hesitate to scarf down as much greasy goodness as they can. Although cooking grease is typically not toxic for your
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If your naughty hound has swallowed an AirPod, you’re likely feeling two things: annoyed and worried. While we can’t help you out with the first one (that’s between you and your dog), we can hopefully put your mind at ease about the second. In most cases, AirPods will pass through your dog without incident, and
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Kodah is a really messy drinker. When he quenches his thirst, we feel like we should start building an ark. A little while back we invested in a couple of ‘spillproof’ water bowls, and
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I have found there are three stages to being a good veterinarian: Newly graduated – worrying that you know nothing Gaining confidence – thinking that you know everything Years of experience – realizing that
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One of the great ironies of modern medicine is watching clinicians (me included) who have considered alternative and ancient therapies to be less advanced, and therefore inferior, discover that there may be some therapeutic benefits to some of the alternative treatments we have been dismissing for so long. There are techniques that have been around
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Every summer, thousands of dogs are seen at veterinary practices suffering from heat stroke, and strangely, I see more cases in the UK than I ever did in Australia. Why? It’s about humidity. We
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Poppy and I go back a long way. Although she has lived with my husband, Reece, for longer than I have, I gradually went from being an unwelcome interloper to her second (if not
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Why is it that some dogs just cannot resist the urge to eat things they shouldn’t? A lot of the time, you don’t even realize that certain things could be considered appealing or edible by your naughty canine until they’re hanging out of your dog’s mouth! And by the time that happens, you find yourself
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Check out Part 2: Hairballs, Cat Litter, and Fur on EVERYTHING on Catster.com to learn more. I am feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, and the trouble is, I can’t take a day off. Sure, I
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I hate when people use stereotypes on dogs. I hate it even more when they turn out to be right! Chihuahuas have long been labeled as yappy, bitey, demanding, and notoriously hard to toilet
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. We were always a large dog family; two Labradors and an Irish Wolfhound – it couldn’t get much larger than that. Within this trio of large and larger dogs, Poppy ruled the roost
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Let’s get one thing out of the way before I tell you all the ways that crates are great. Many people hate the idea of putting their dog in a cage, but I think
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Bailey has been a member of our family even longer than I have. When my husband, Reece, and I blended our families, I added one cat (Clutch) to his household of two cats and
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Some days I have a surplus of energy, and I try to pack as much in as I can, but about 50% of the time, I feel
Unexpected Support for My Chronic Fatigue: How My Dogs Adapted to Napping Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Ned is tiny. I mean, tiny. Weighing less than 4 lbs (1.8kg to be exact), he gets away with things the other dogs wouldn’t dream of doing, because he’s so damn cute, even when
Ned’s Weepy Peepers: Solving the Problem of Giving Eye Drops to Dogs (with Video) Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Have you ever felt like the third wheel in a relationship? Surplus to requirement? An unwelcome addition? Well, that is exactly how I felt when my (now) husband and I first got together. Poppy
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. This is Fred. Fred is a little bit broken…or so we often say! Fred joined our busy household in 2023, when he was almost 4 months old, from a litter related to Ned –
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Anyone who has known me for any length of time will tell you that I am a cat person. Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs too, but I wouldn’t have classified myself as
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. A few months after we brought home a fluffy little German Shepherd pup, we began to suspect there’d been a fox in the henhouse. Or in this case, a Malinois in the German Shepherd
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Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I know that we aren’t supposed to have favorites, but if you follow my weekly stories, it will become pretty obvious that, whilst I love all my dogs, Ned holds a special place in
Neddy’s Day Spa: A Chihuahua’s Guide to Ear Cleaning & Self-Care Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. People are sometimes surprised that as a vet, I have pet insurance, but although I can look after many of my pets’ health needs, there are plenty of conditions that I can’t
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If you happen to follow my content on Catster, you will know that I share my home with five cats. Each week I bring you interesting and entertaining information, stories, and videos about life with my five feline friends, and how they help me to understand feline behavior and health in a way that no
If you’re about to become a “dog mother” or “dog father,” the chances are that you want to be prepared for anything. Part of that preparation is ensuring you have all the right equipment: blankets, towels, and a whelping box. However, the other crucial part is knowing what to expect when the time comes for
There’s a Green Discharge From My Pregnant Dog: Should I Worry? Our Vet Answers Read More »
Dogs seem to love eating all sorts of weird and wonderful things, even things that shouldn’t be edible! Of course, if you’ve had something delicious wrapped in this shiny metal material, it might explain why your dog ate aluminum foil. If your dog has managed to feast on a sheet of aluminum foil, you’re obviously
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When there are hundreds of different dog shampoos out there, it can be pretty daunting to know which one is going to be best for you and your dog. When I am looking to try something new, the main things I want to know are: HOWND is a relative newcomer to the dog grooming market,
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Ube, also known as purple yam, is a popular root vegetable used in various dishes and desserts in the Philippines and around the world. While it may be a delicious treat for humans, you might wonder if it’s safe for your furry friend to consume. In this article, we’ll learn how Ube is safe for
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As the birthplace of the diminutive Shetland Pony and the compact, sheep-herding Shetland Sheepdog, the Scottish Isle of Shetland has a reputation for liking things small! More commonly known as the Sheltie, the Shetland Sheepdog is often mistaken for a miniature Rough Collie, but it is actually a distinct breed. Like the Shetland Pony, the
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In 2022, the French Bulldog took out the number one spot of the most popular dog breeds in America, a position held by the Labrador retriever for over three decades. Additionally, six of the 20 most popular breeds are considered to be brachycephalic, showing that the fondness for these short-faced dogs is more than just
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