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!

Author's archive

Why Cat Ear Sores Shouldn’t Be Ignored (Even Small Ones)

You're giving your cat a head scratch when your fingers catch on something rough. You pull your hand back and look closer - there's a scab on the edge of their…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Why Cat Ear Sores Shouldn’t Be Ignored (Even Small Ones)

New Year, New Coat Color: Meet the Salmiak Cats

The genetics of feline coat colors and patterns are extremely complex, and also include one of the most unique features in the animal kingdom, whereby the gene…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
New Year, New Coat Color: Meet the Salmiak Cats

CONSUMER ALERT - Give Carefully This Holiday Season

Despite being one of the most stressful, expensive, and busy times of the year, the holiday season also tends to bring out our charitable sides. According to J…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
CONSUMER ALERT - Give Carefully This Holiday Season

Fur Goodness Sake - A Welcome, But Well-Overdue Change Fur Good

They say that a leopard cannot change its spots, but thanks to a landmark vote in Poland, they can feel a little more secure about hanging onto them. As the la…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Fur Goodness Sake - A Welcome, But Well-Overdue Change Fur Good

Going Back to the History Books: How Recent DNA Analysis is Rewriting Feline History

If there is one thing that scientific research has proven, it’s that we can never know anything for certain; just as we start to feel confident about our knowl…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Going Back to the History Books: How Recent DNA Analysis is Rewriting Feline History

Back From the Brink - Scottish Wildcats Getting a Second Chance

With conservation and biodiversity issues falling further and further down the list of political priorities, the idea of animal species coming back from extinc…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Back From the Brink - Scottish Wildcats Getting a Second Chance

Cats in College - The Rise of ESAs in College Dorms

Recent controversy aside, one of the best things about Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, apart from the magic, Quidditch, and having your end-of-year…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Cats in College - The Rise of ESAs in College Dorms

How a Cat Food Tragedy Led to CatCrazy’s Mission to Protect Others

There’s something of a revolution taking place in the pet food industry. For decades, our choice of cat foods has been largely monopolized by a handful of play…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
How a Cat Food Tragedy Led to CatCrazy’s Mission to Protect Others

Are Vets Charging Too Much? Check Out the Results of the UK Investigation

These days, it seems as though the price of everything is going up, while salaries remain stagnant. With many families struggling to cover the costs of the bas…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Are Vets Charging Too Much? Check Out the Results of the UK Investigation

How an Over-the-Counter Herpes Treatment is Helping Cure Feline Eye Infections

What do chickenpox, cold sores, and feline eye infections have in common? The answer is herpesvirus. But don’t worry, just because you’ve had a case of the chi…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
How an Over-the-Counter Herpes Treatment is Helping Cure Feline Eye Infections