On the Road Again
Even before the pandemic, travel by car with the family pet has been on the rise. With each passing year more people want all family members to join in on road trips. Now with increased pet adoption numbers combined with…
Thanksgiving Trouble to Avoid
Turkey Day may be fun for us to gather with family, but it’s one of those days when veterinary emergency clinics are most busy. Dumpster diving and counter surfing are dangerous sports for dogs and cats - as turkey and…
A Hairy Situation
If you have a cat, you know the sound. You can hear it a mile away or at least a room away – it’s the unmistakable sound of a cat coughing up a hairball. Cats are fastidious groomers, and hairballs…
Dr. Kasten Goes to Washington: AVMA Convention Highlights
During the first week in August, I traveled to Washington, DC for the 2019 American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Annual Convention. Drawing more than 8000 animal health professionals, including over 4000 veterinarians, the convention is one of the largest veterinary…
A Tale of Three Dogs and Pill-Masker (Part 3)
In previous editions of this three part series on how Pill-Masker can help pet parents with real-life situations, I described my experiences using the product with Ranger when he was a young puppy, and Daisy who was quite the pilling…
A Tale of Three Dogs and Pill-Masker (Part 2)
In the first edition of this three part series, we learned how Pill-Masker can be used to help train healthy young dogs and condition them to the use of the product for pilling. In this edition, I will tell the…
A Tale of Three Dogs and Pill-Masker (Part 1)
Tomlyn’s Pill-Masker has revolutionized pilling time at my house. I’m sure you’re thinking to yourself, “But Dr. Jen, aren’t you a vet and therefore an expert at giving dogs medications?” Well, yes and no. I certainly can get it done…
Six Tips to Help You Feel Less Guilty about Boarding Your Pet During Spring Travel
March 2019 As warmer spring weather approaches, millions of people across the country are finalizing their travel plans and deciding if they should leave their pet at a professional boarding facility. They aren’t alone — according to a study from…
Winter Pet Health Tips
January 2019 For much of the United States, cooler temperatures have taken hold. Some parts of the country have already seen snow and ice this season. Here are a few tips to help keep your pets healthy and safe this…