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Hit the Road With Your Pet This Summer
August 4, 2025
Summertime fun often includes road trips. But if you want to share the fun with your pet, read this first.
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Tips on Handling Cat Shedding
August 4, 2025
Shedding can be a stressful experience for both cats and their owners. Learn how to handle cat shedding through regular grooming and simple lifestyle changes.
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Enjoy a Cooler, Safer Summer With Your Pet
August 4, 2025
It's cool to keep your pet safe and comfortable this summer! Check out these tips for helping dogs and cats have a safe and fun summer.
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Behavior & Training
Keep Your Dog or Cat Safe at the Pool
August 4, 2025
Your pet may enjoy cooling off in and around the pool, but its well being is your responsibility. Learn the basics of pet pool safety.
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Ask Dr. Jenn: How Do I Care for an Orphaned Bunny?
July 30, 2025
I found a nest of orphaned bunnies in my yard. How can I take care of them? What should I do to help?
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Behavior & Training
Understanding Horse Behavior: Tips for Better Communication
July 15, 2025
Understanding horse behavior can help owners and riders better care for their equine friends. Horses communicate in a variety of ways, such as noises, body movements, and eye expressions.
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Jennifer Shepherd received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 2000. She completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Ontario Veterinary College before entering private practice. Dr. Shepherd owns Cloquet Animal Hospital in Northern Minnesota where she practices full time.
In her free time she enjoys writing, photography, running and spending time with her husband, three children, two dogs, and one spoiled cat. She is pictured here with her best running dog Apollo, a Portuguese Water Dog who can’t swim but loves playing in snow.
IMPORTANT : If your pet is ill or experiencing a medical emergency, please contact your local veterinarian. Dr. Jenn is not able to answer questions immediately and her answers are more general so that other readers may benefit as well. She is not meant to take the place of your pet’s veterinarian.
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Ask Dr. Jenn: How Do I Care for an Orphaned Bunny?
July 30, 2025
I found a nest of orphaned bunnies in my yard. How can I take care of them? What should I do to help?
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Ask Dr. Jenn: Are Wild Mushrooms Dangerous for My Dog?
July 1, 2025
I've seen a lot of mushrooms growing in my yard lately where my dog likes to play. Are mushrooms bad for dogs? Should I be worried if he eats one of them?
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Ask Dr. Jenn: What Is Causing My Dog's Diarrhea?
May 22, 2025
My dog is having watery diarrhea. I tried the boiled chicken and rice approach, and he is still having issues. Could the diarrhea be caused by an allergy to chicken, which is his main source of daily food?
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Health & Wellness
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
July 15, 2025
Dogs can develop hip dysplasia when the hip socket forms abnormally, causing arthritis and lameness of the joints. Learn the signs of hip dysplasia in dogs and early prevention and treatment methods to help your pup.
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Lifestyle
How to Bird-Proof Your Home: Safety Tips for Letting Birds Out
July 15, 2025
Many bird owners enjoy letting their bird out of its cage, but this does present certain risks. Learn how to bird-proof your home to prevent accidents and injuries.
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Health & Wellness
Pros and Cons of Pet Telehealth & Telemedicine
July 15, 2025
Can your pet benefit from online telehealth care? Explore the pros and cons of pet telehealth and telemedicine so you can make an informed choice.
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