Dr. Karyn Kanowski, BVSc MRCVS (Vet)

Dr. Karyn is originally from Queensland, Australia, and has resided in the UK for the past 10 years. She graduated from The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science in 2010, and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. Karyn is passionate about using experience, evidence, and working with pet owners to provide the best solutions for pets. She also believes in making reliable information about animal health accessible to everyone. 5 cats and 4 dogs let her share their home with her and her husband, and when she is not practising as a veterinary surgeon, she spends her time writing, gardening, and cleaning up pet hair!

Barking News Muzzas cat pies

Labrador Rib-Eye and Cat Flavored Pies – Topical or Tasteless?

It’s not unusual to see posters and signs advertising delicious treats and tempting fresh produce, but recently, we came across a couple of food stalls that will make you do a double-take so fast, you’ll get whiplash. And while we’re all in favor of a bit of harmless humor and clever advertising, we have to […]

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Urgent Appeal for Dogs in Need

Urgent Appeal: Six Texas Dogs in Need of Furever Homes

It is a sad reality that every day, there are new stories about dogs needing help and animal shelters in desperate need of funding. Today, Companion Animal Network (CAN) in Carrollton, Texas, faces an urgent need to find permanent homes for six wonderful dogs in their care. Gail Whelan has been the driving force behind

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Ned on his Kodah bed

What a Complete Cock-Up – Ned Does It, Kodah Doesn’t, And Why I Wish It Was The Other Way Around

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. An odd, but relatively common, question that owners of male puppies would ask me is “when will he learn to cock his leg?” Mind you, what I always found more curious was how

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Nothing like a hairball to play with

Hairballs and Spare Parts – Some of Neddy’s Favorite Things

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Not every dog loves toys, and different dogs like different toys; something the pet supply industry knows all too well. In my house, the Labradors love tennis balls, Kodah loves anything that shoots

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Dire Wolf Deception

De-Extinction of the Dire Wolf – Brave New World or Colossal Mistake?

For over three decades, the world has been equal parts exhilarated and terrified by the idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life, and it’s a concept that shows no signs of becoming extinct anytime soon. Thanks to a team of scientists at Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences, the first and only de-extinction company, this particular area

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A little bit of waiting never hurt anyone

Don’t Be a Slave to Doggy Mealtimes: Why Flexible Routines Can Work

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I’m sure you’re all aware that it’s important to give our dogs a routine. Having a predictable schedule of meals and exercise allows them to relax, safe in the knowledge that at a

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Barking News Africa Smile

Animal Smile Africa: Providing Health and Hope Where It’s Needed Most

When we think about animals in Africa, most of us picture lions stalking their prey, zebras and wildebeest gathered around a watering hole, or elephants and giraffes striding across the savannah. In reality, these sorts of scenes are limited to relatively small patches of the continent, and the animals you’re far more likely to encounter

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Barking News Bring Valerie home

Bring Valerie Home – Fresh Sightings of the Wayward Wiener

In November 2023, young couple Josh and Georgia were enjoying a camping trip on the picturesque Kangaroo Island, just off the coast of South Australia. Along for the trip was their adorable miniature Dachshund named Valerie. Their relaxing holiday took a tragic turn when Valerie managed to escape her pen while her owners were at

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Look at those nails

Nail Clipping Piranha Dogs: Ned Tries the Hanging Bag Method

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. There’s one bit of ‘healthcare housekeeping’ that I really dread when it comes to Ned, and that’s nail clips. He is a nightmare. So I was dismayed to notice that his claws had

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Barking News Unstoppable Ranch

Building the Unstoppable Ranch: Helping Dogs in Need of Rehab & Support

In a time when there is so much uncertainty, negativity, and horror in the world, the uplifting stories of survival and kindness are most needed. Some of the most inspirational tales we’ve seen recently are about a very special group known as The Unstoppable Dogs. Taking on a special needs dog is a huge commitment

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Ned hasn't had the best week

Dealing with Chihuahua Abscesses: Ned’s Bummer of a Week

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Last week, I was talking about the Ned-shaped lump on Kodah’s rear end, but this week, Ned’s little derriere has been under the microscope. Not literally, but it has certainly been poked, prodded, and

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Barking News volunteer puppy raisers needed

Volunteer Puppy-Raisers Wanted! Care For Future Leader Dogs for the Blind

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Perhaps you’re a devoted dog lover who isn’t able to make a long-term commitment. If you think you have the love, time, and patience it takes to raise, socialize, and train a puppy, then you might be exactly what these gorgeous pups need.

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Kodah-Bear

Kodah’s Enormous Furry Lump: Should Dr. Karyn Be Worried?

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. If you’ve never had to worry about a lump on your dog, then I don’t think you’ve ever had a dog. From tiny to large, cancerous to benign, all dogs will invariably end up

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Whippet Good - Meet the Champion of Crufts Dog Show

Whippet Good – Meet the Champion of Crufts Dog Show

What an exciting time to be a Whippet. Just last month, at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, 9-year-old female Whippet GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon, better known simply as ‘Bourbon’, took top honors among the 35 dogs entered in the Hound Group.1 Following this achievement, she went on to be awarded Reserve Best

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Barking News March Muttness

March Muttness – The Ultimate Showdown Where Compassion Meets Competition

Did you know that around 3 million dogs enter animal shelters across the US every year? Of those, around 25% find their way back to their owners, and approximately 13% are euthanized.1 Sadly, this number is going up each year. With the ever-increasing cost of living, more and more dog owners are finding themselves unable

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Jack Russell Terrier dog looks at the virtual menu medical screen

Artificial Intelligence Takes on Cancer: The Only AI Dr. Karyn Doesn’t Hate

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Cancer – it’s a word we hope never to hear, but one that we almost certainly will, at least once in our lifetime. In dogs, cancer can take many forms, but thanks to

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Barking News Dog Cloning Hidden Cost

The Hidden Cost of Pet Cloning: Cost, Ethics & More

In a time of ever-changing technological advancements – some welcome, some not so welcome – we shouldn’t be too surprised that we now have the option to clone our pets. After all, it’s been almost three decades since the creation of Dolly, the world’s first cloned sheep, sent shockwaves through the world’s scientific community, creating

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Can Dogs Eat Raw Chicken Bones? Our Vet Explains Nutrition Facts & Info

What’s more classic than the image of a dog with a bone? Given this idea, it would be understandable to assume that feeding bones to your dog is a perfectly safe and natural practice. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, giving your dog a bone can be downright dangerous. So, what about chicken

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Barking News Beagle Freedom Project

One Year Free From Cruelty: Beagle Freedom Project Celebrates Anniversary of Closing Animal Testing Laboratory

When most of us picture a Beagle, we think of a floppy-eared, waggy-tailed, sniffing machine, merrily exploring their world, nose first. Sadly, their compact size and docile temperament have made these sweet-natured dogs a popular subject for animal experimentation, a process that is still used by many major pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies around the world.

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dog with dirty ear

Ear Dermatitis In Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Risks & Treatment 

Ask any general practice veterinarian what type of ailments they see most often in dogs and I will guarantee you that skin and ear problems will make the top three. Healthy skin is vital for a healthy body, being the first line of defense against injury and infection, an essential part of the sensory system,

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Dogster_Barking News AI and cancer care

Cancer Treatment Gets Personal: How Artificial Intelligence Is Taking the Guesswork Out of Common Canine Cancers

Cancer – a single word that can change your world in an instant. It doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care if you’re old or young, rich or poor, kind or spiteful; it is the great equalizer. It is also one area of medical research that is constantly on the move. This week, we were lucky enough

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Barking News Corgi robbed of lunar new year bonus in China

First-Ever Corgi in Police Dog Training Robbed of Lunar New Year Bonus in China!

The adorable Fu Zai made headlines in early 2024 when he became the first-ever Corgi to enter police dog training in China; he is possibly the first in the world! After months of rigorous training, Fu Zai, whose name translates to “Lucky Boy,” made his professional debut in October as an explosives detection expert, having

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sad or sick dog on a rug

Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

On the surface, wondering if a dog can get bird flu might sound like a bit of a no-brainer, but when we realize that humans, cattle, cats, and other mammals can become infected with the deadly H5N1 virus, it suddenly doesn’t seem that strange to be worried about our dogs. Avian influenza, more commonly referred

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