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Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Veterinarian

About

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!

Archive

You Can’t Keep A Good Dog Down – Kodah’s Newest Summer Favorite

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. As I was scrolling through the latest offerings on my local FB Marketplace, I was excited by...

Kodah playing with his inflatable pool

Chihuahua Sleeping Positions: Naptime Ned vs Bedtime Ned

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. One thing that my teeny tiny Chihuahua, Ned, loves almost as much as food is a good...

Ned takes his sleep seriously

Free Eye Exams and Health Checks for Hundreds of Service Dogs

In an exciting initiative spearheaded by MedVet Cincinnati, in conjunction with the annual ACVO®/EPICUR Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening, hundreds of service and working animals will be receiving complimentary eye exams throughout the month of May. In addition, on Sunday,...

Barking News Free Eye Exams and Health Checks

Doggy Mealtime Antics: Food Fights With Fred

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Fred loves food. Fred is obsessed with food. Fred gets so excited at every meal time that...

Food = Good

China’s Cutest (Corgi) Police Officer: Back in Hot Water!

Earlier this year, we all fell in love with Fuzai, the world’s first Police Corgi, who had surpassed his training expectations, only to be let down by a couple of minor indiscretions, including falling asleep on the job and peeing...

Dogster_Barking News China's Cutest Police Officer

The Chihuahua & the Waterbed: Ned Floats Off to Sleep

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. You know that old wives’ tale about how goldfish grow to match the size of their tank?...

Ned sleeping on the bed with sweater on

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...

Barking News Muzzas cat pies

Why Does Kodah Drown His Toys? Fred the Bully

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. All dogs have weird and wonderful habits – I’m sure it’s not just mine – and one...

Kodah with his soggy knotty fox

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...

Urgent Appeal for Dogs in Need

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...

Ned on his Kodah bed

Doggy Day Care Levels Up – A New Generation of Canine Accommodation

One thing that most dog owners can agree on is that we hate having to leave our furry family members behind. Whether it’s for a day at work or a week away, seeing those sad puppy dog eyes in the...

Barking News Doggy Daycare Levels Up

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...

Nothing like a hairball to play with

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...

Dire Wolf Deception

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...

A little bit of waiting never hurt anyone

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...

Barking News Africa Smile