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. It’s not always easy to tell when your cat is happy, and other times, it’s so obvious that they may as well be holding a neon sign that says “This is […]
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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 saw something recently that made my blood boil. It was the emergence of a new ‘designer’ cat breed called the ‘Bully’ or ‘Dwelf’ Cat. Named for their elf-like features and genetic dwarfism,
When Breeding Becomes Cruel: The Problem with Designer 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. “Every day’s a school day” This is something that seems to be more true the older I get. When I first graduated from vet school, I was petrified. Yesterday I was a student,
Things I’ve Been Wrong About (And I’m Not Too Proud to Admit) 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. Disclaimer: The images used in this article are to demonstrate scruff-holding. The cats in the images have been handled carefully, spoiled rottenly, and given ridiculous amounts of chicken for agreeing to pose for
Sometimes I Scruff: Thoughts On a Controversial But Practical Technique 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. This is an argument that has been going on for as long as people started keeping pets. Pet owners being asked to choose a side, pick a species, identify themselves as either cat
The Great Debate Part One: Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs 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 often find myself feeling envious of my cats. No responsibilities, all meals provided, nothing to do but laze the day away. So this week, I decided to take my envy and turn
Cyril For a Day: Following My Cat’s Schedule 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 grew up in Queensland, Australia, then lived in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory for a couple of years before moving to the UK. And before I had the five felines I
How to Stop Your Cat Peeing in the House (Without Moving Across the Country) 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. Zelda has a really annoying habit, and I’m embarrassed to admit how long it took me to realize she was trying to tell me something. Several times a day I would hear the
Zelda Likes Her Water Shaken, Not Stirred (with Video) Read More »
If you live in a country where rabies is present in the wildlife population, vaccinating your pets against this deadly disease is not just essential to help save their life, but it may also be a legal requirement. As with so many things in the US, the laws and guidelines regarding rabies vaccination differ between
1-Year vs. 3-Year Rabies Vaccine for Cats: Which Is Better? (Vet Answer) Read More »
Apart from a few minor deviations, including a brief Jurassic Park-induced obsession with becoming a paleontologist, I have always wanted to be a vet. One of my earliest memories was of discovering the body of our cat, Bindi, on the side of the road and desperately wanting to be able to “wake her up.” When
Do Vets Get Sad When They Have to Put Down a Cat? Tales From a Vet Read More »
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