Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Veterinarian

About

Dr. Karyn comes from Queensland, Australia, and has lived in the UK for the past 10 years. In 2010, she graduated from The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science and also has a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. She is passionate about using evidence, experience, and owner collaboration to provide the best solutions for pets, and believes in making reliable information about animal health accessible to all. Dr. Karyn shares her home with five cats, four dogs, and one husband. When she is not in the scrubs, she spends her time writing, gardening, and cleaning up pet hair!

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Automatic Litter Boxes Are Not a Luxury, They’re a Necessity

If there is one thing I regret about my automatic litter box, it’s that I didn’t get one sooner. For years, I dismissed this marvel of engineering as an overpr…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Automatic Litter Boxes Are Not a Luxury, They’re a Necessity

“A Cat Spay Costs How Much???”

America has a kitten problem. Every day, thousands of cats and kittens are abandoned, surrendered, or discarded. Those who are lucky enough to be taken in by a…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
“A Cat Spay Costs How Much???”

Level Up with the Self-Cleaning Litter Box From Oneisall – Our Expert’s 2026 Review

* Use code CATSTER25 for 25% at oneisall.com. Valid through December 31, 2026 Earlier this year, I made some awesome upgrades to my dedicated cat room, includi…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Level Up with the Self-Cleaning Litter Box From Oneisall – Our Expert’s 2026 Review

What a CATastrophe! A Tire-ing Ordeal For a Pony in the UK

As you would expect, our weekly news updates are usually centered around feline topics – we are a cat care website after all – but when we heard about the rath…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
What a CATastrophe! A Tire-ing Ordeal For a Pony in the UK

Could This 19th-Century Technology Save Raw Pet Food? How E-Beams Are Changing the Industry

One of the most important developments in the pet food industry over the last century was the ability to create meals that were nutritionally balanced, shelf s…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Could This 19th-Century Technology Save Raw Pet Food? How E-Beams Are Changing the Industry

The Refuresh Deshedding Tool - It’s No Ordinary Brush

Certain things seem to go hand-in-hand with sharing your life with a cat, with hairballs, vomiting, and hair on EVERYTHING often seen as unavoidable side effec…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
The Refuresh Deshedding Tool - It’s No Ordinary Brush

Do Cats Cause Schizophrenia? Scientists Find a Link – Here’s What It Means

Being a fierce advocate (and occasional recipient of) mental health support and awareness, the term ‘crazy’ is not one I like to fling about. However, as someo…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Do Cats Cause Schizophrenia? Scientists Find a Link – Here’s What It Means

Meet VOICE: The Program Helping Rescue Pets Through Simple Daily Clicks

What if you could help feed animals in need without spending a dime? At a time when the cost of living keeps rising, one of the first things to be scrapped fro…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Meet VOICE: The Program Helping Rescue Pets Through Simple Daily Clicks

Dramatic Rescue Turns Into Dramatic Reunion

What started as a routine call for the RSPCA became a heroic, five-hour rescue featuring one trapped and traumatized cat, an emotional family reunion, and a ve…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Dramatic Rescue Turns Into Dramatic Reunion

Mixing Business with Charity at the Purrfect Day Cat Cafe

Despite what the news headlines might indicate, the world is generally filled with a lot more good people than bad, and you might be surprised by the number of…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Mixing Business with Charity at the Purrfect Day Cat Cafe