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Behavior & Training
When Is It Time to Hire a Dog Trainer?
April 28, 2025
Does your pup need professional dog training? Check out these signs that it's time to give up on DIY methods and engage a skilled dog trainer.
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Lifestyle
Tips on traveling with your pet
April 28, 2025
Traveling with your pet can be challenging! By preparing ahead of time, you can keep your animals safe, healthy, and comfortable during your trip.
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Diet
Homemade Pet Food: Benefits, Risks, and Essential Nutrients
April 28, 2025
Pets require a balanced diet to maintain optimal health and wellness. Homemade pet food can give cats and dogs the essential vitamins and minerals they need, but may not be right for all pets.
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Health & Wellness
Does Your Dog Have a Thyroid Disorder
April 16, 2025
Both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid disorders can have serious effects on your dog. Learn more about these conditions.
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Health & Wellness
Keep These Spring Plants Away from Your Pets
April 16, 2025
Common springtime plants like Crocuses, bluebells, and amaryllis can be toxic to cats and dogs. Avoid having these poisonous plants and flowers in your home, yard, or garden.
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Behavior & Training
Meet the Ragdoll: Your Floppy Feline Friend
April 16, 2025
Ragdoll cats have some remarkable traits that make them uniquely loveable. Get acquainted with this fascinating breed.
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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: What is the Bird Flu? Should I Be Worried?
April 11, 2025
The news keeps reporting stories of rising egg costs due to the Bird Flu. What can you tell me about it? Should I be worried about getting sick?
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Ask Dr. Jenn: Can I Keep a Sugar Glider as a Pet?
March 20, 2025
What do I need to know before getting a pet sugar glider? My daughter asked for one for her birthday and they look very cute!
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Ask Dr. Jenn: How Can I Tell if My Dog is Deaf?
February 18, 2025
I suspect my dog is deaf. Is there any way for me to be sure? Are there any tests my veterinarian can do?
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Ask Dr. Jenn: What is the Bird Flu? Should I Be Worried?
April 11, 2025
The news keeps reporting stories of rising egg costs due to the Bird Flu. What can you tell me about it? Should I be worried about getting sick?
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Pet Ownership
Pet Pythons: A Question of Safety
April 7, 2025
Many people keep pythons as pets -- but is it safe to do so? Read on for essential information on the characteristics, diet, safety, and health issues of these fascinating snakes.
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Diet
Dos and Don'ts of Feeding Your Pet Rabbit
April 7, 2025
There are right ways and wrong ways to feed a pet rabbit. Learn how to keep your bunny healthy with the best foods for a long and happy life.
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