Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I may be opening a can of worms here, but I’m never one to shy away from a controversial topic. I will also preface this by saying that there is no […]
The Battle of the Sexes – Which One Makes A Better Pet? Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. You may have heard people say that white cats are often deaf, and if you’ve seen my video about my white cat’s love of being vacuumed, you’d be forgiven for assuming
Is My White Cat, Clutch, Deaf? Explaining Feline Genetics & Hearing Impairment Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I have to stop making excuses. Calling him squishy and cuddly does not change the fact that Cyril is overweight, and it’s up to me to do something about it. One
It’s Crunch Time, Cyril: A Weight Loss Journey (Part 1) Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. You know how every now and then a long-running TV series drops in a flashback episode, where the majority of scenes are from previous installments? You just know that the writers
The Best of 2025: Dr. Karyn’s Favorite Stories About Her Cats Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I’m not really into Christmas. That’s right, I said it. I don’t like Christmas. Despite 12 years of Catholic education, Sunday morning sleep-ins ruined by enforced church attendance, and many a
Have Yourself a Furry Little Christmas: Dr. Karyn Gift Wraps Her Cats Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. The one feature of feline behavior that everyone knows is that cats purr when they are happy and content. But during my career, I came to realize that some of my
The Terminal Purr: When Purring Isn’t A Sign of Happiness Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Just the other day I was working on an article for our canine counterpart, Dogster, called “How Do I Know If My Dog Is Healthy?” and it made me think about
How to Do A Health Check At Home: Dr. Karyn’s Guide (with Video) Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Do you do that thing when you’re using a public bathroom where you just block out the thought of how many people have sat there before you? And then there’s that
Alex Likes a Fresh Bowl: Litter Box Cleaning with 5 Cats Read More »
If your cat is straining to pass feces, or you’ve noticed some blood in their poop, there are several possible reasons this could be happening, one of which is rectal polyps; small growths from the lining of the rectum that can cause bleeding and discomfort. Rectal polyps are usually benign, rarely painful, and not very
Rectal Polyps in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatments Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. After thirteen years of working 10-hour days in clinical practice, it has been an absolute treat to indulge my creative side through writing while still being able to help pets and
The Joys of Sharing My Office With Cats: Litter in the Keyboard & More Read More »
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