Author: Dr. Karyn Kanowski BVSc MRCVS (Veterinarian)
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. After thirteen years of working 10-hour days in clinical practice, it has been an absolute pleasure to indulge my creative side through writing while still helping pets and their people navigate the happy and sometimes crowded world of pet ownership. Even more incredible is being able to work from the convenient location of my home, and it’s an absolute joy…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. One problem I have never had in my house is picky eaters. The most likely reason for this is competition. I’ve only ever had one pet at home, and that was Clutch, a cat who came to me from the mean streets of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK, and a street cat will never go. to pass the meal! Although this is…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Living with five dogs and five cats involves a fair amount of cleaning, and my husband and I are especially proud of the fact that people are often surprised when they find out how many pets we have. That comes from a combination of housework, lack of human children, and maintaining a (relatively) stress-free household (when it comes to animals,…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Yesterday, my neighbor sent me a photo of Clutch peering over the fence from his custom-built catio (my cats are not spoiled at all!). The reason he could see the furry face in the dark was because Clutch was singing, something he did every day. His vocal gymnastics were often followed by a meal, as he stretched his feet on…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Have you met Cyril? If you don’t, you’re missing out! He’s the squishiest, most chilled-out, laid-back cat I’ve ever met, and he often gives me lifestyle envy. He also lives a larger life, which is something we’ll cover in a later post. Right now, I want to tell you about another of his quirks – his reaction to certain sounds.…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. This is Zazzles. Zazzles is our most shy, quiet, and shy cat, and it’s common for us to go days without seeing him, except when he skulks out to grab a bite to eat. He can often be found hiding in my closet. Zazzles, hiding in the wardrobe This is also Zazzles. He rolls around on our bed and sofa,…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. When looking at my ginger cat, Alex, it’s hard not to notice that he has remarkably long whiskers, especially for a short-haired cat, and it makes me wonder about some of the so-called ‘rules’ ‘ about beards. These are some of the claims made about whiskers, or as they are technically called, vibrissae: Cats use whiskers to measure the width…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Our pets are a wonderful source of love, companionship, entertainment, and stress relievers, but they can also worry us. Despite the many steps we take and the measures we put in place to ensure we give our cats the best care, there are always diseases that are completely out of our control, and cancer continues to be one of them. . There are several types of cancer that can affect our feline companions, and basal cell tumor is one of the most common skin…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. It’s not always easy to tell if your cat is happy, and other times, it’s pretty obvious they might as well be holding a neon sign that says “This is what joy looks like!” Purring, cuddling, headbutting, and ‘making biscuits’ are all signs that your cat trusts you and is happy. My little ginger ninja, Alex, has one more way…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five funny cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I saw something recently that made my blood boil. This is the emergence of a new ‘designer’ cat breed called the ‘Bully’ or ‘Dwelf’ Cat. Named for their elf-like features and genetic dwarfism, these wretched creatures have the hairless mutation of the Sphynx, the leg deformity of the Munchkin Cat, and the raised ears of the American Curl. I can’t…