Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Veterinarian

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Does a Sphynx Need Sunscreen? 8 Summer Safety Tips (Vet-Reviewed)

Sphynx cats are loveable for far more reasons than their unusual appearance, but their lack of hair does provide major appeal for many people. These felines ha…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Does a Sphynx Need Sunscreen? 8 Summer Safety Tips (Vet-Reviewed)

6 DIY Cat Popsicle Recipes (Vet-Approved)

Popsicles are tasty treats, but they’re usually not safe for cats to eat because they can contain added sugar, artificial colors, and other unhealthy ingredien…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
6 DIY Cat Popsicle Recipes (Vet-Approved)

Do Cats Get Seasonal Allergies? Signs & Treatments

Many of us welcome that time of year when the days start to get longer and the temperature gets warmer. For allergy sufferers, though, it is the time of year t…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Do Cats Get Seasonal Allergies? Signs & Treatments

How to Make Kitten Toys: 5 Ideas for Homemade Fun

There are thousands upon thousands of cat and kitten toys you can buy, but if you’ve ever watched an inquisitive kitty batting around a pen, chasing a ball of…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
How to Make Kitten Toys: 5 Ideas for Homemade Fun

Why Does My Cat Lick Plastic? Behavior Explained (Vet-Verified)

Cat parents know that felines can do some very odd things at times. Whether suddenly running up the walls (literally) or fitting themselves into the smallest s…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Why Does My Cat Lick Plastic? Behavior Explained (Vet-Verified)

Why Are There Sores Around My Cat's Mouth? (Vet Answer)

Whether they’re yelling at us for more food, booping our head with theirs, or helpfully cleaning our eyebrows, we often find ourselves in pretty close proximit…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Why Are There Sores Around My Cat's Mouth? (Vet Answer)

10 Reasons to Take a Pet First Aid Course: Vet Approved Advice

As much as we love our pets, it sometimes feels like we have furry toddlers in our homes. They get into things that they shouldn’t, eat stuff that can hurt the…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
10 Reasons to Take a Pet First Aid Course: Vet Approved Advice

Why Does My Cat Have a Fever? 5 Vet-Reviewed Common Causes

Cats normally have temperatures between 100º F and 102.5º F; anything above that is considered to be a fever, also known as pyrexia. Fevers play an essential r…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Why Does My Cat Have a Fever? 5 Vet-Reviewed Common Causes

What Do Cats and Dogs Have in Common? 14 Vet-Reviewed Similarities

If you share your home with cats and dogs, you know how different the two animals can be. From personality traits to exercise needs to dietary requirements, th…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
What Do Cats and Dogs Have in Common? 14 Vet-Reviewed Similarities

Do Your Cats Like Wearing Clothes? Vet-Reviewed Ethics of Dressing Cats

There’s no shortage of cats in clothing on Instagram. Search for that term, and you’ll find cats in everything from holiday costumes to hoodies to aviator outf…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Do Your Cats Like Wearing Clothes? Vet-Reviewed Ethics of Dressing Cats