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Karel Carnohan DVM

Karel Carnohan DVM
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After a long career in finance, Dr. Carnohan returned to school and graduated from the Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine at the tender age of 50. She has worked in Canada and the United States in both small and large animal medicine. She retired in 2020 after selling her feline-exclusive veterinary practice in Asheville, NC. She currently lives in the Coachella Valley, CA and travels in her Newmar toy hauler with her multiple cats. Her interests include hockey (having played for many years), the brown bears of Katmai, cats and scooping litter boxes.
Lifestyles

Ask the Pet Vet: My pet is old. What do I do if they die while RVing?

Karel Carnohan DVM - 28
Dear Dr. Karel, As a person who travels with a very senior cat, 19+ years old, do you have any thoughts if they die “on...
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Nature

Wildlife safety: Your dog(s) can harm wildlife and natural habitats

Karel Carnohan DVM - 6
It is a wonderful image – a dog running freely in the woods with his human strolling the path, both free to enjoy the nature...
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Lifestyles

Getting started: The RV nightmare continues, and my first trip was no exception

Karel Carnohan DVM - 32
It is Halloween, October 31st, and I am supposed to be in Oklahoma at my Harvest Hosts llama/alpaca farm enjoying those wonderful creatures. Instead,...
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Gear & Gadgets

This affordable, effective device will track your RV or other items if stolen

Karel Carnohan DVM - 29
There is a simple, inexpensive, effective way to track your RV after it's been stolen. Bluetooth devices such as Tile® and Apple's AirTag can...
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New RVers

Did I get scammed? I bought an RV sight-unseen and it had problems! A precautionary tale for buyers

Karel Carnohan DVM - 45
The story about my plans to travel with 12 cats cross-country continues with twists and turns. I purchased a used 39-foot Class A toy...
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Lifestyles

Halloween horrors! Beware of pets and chocolate

Karel Carnohan DVM - 0
Halloween and the Fourth of July are the busiest times in the veterinary ER clinic, and Halloween is just around the corner. It can...
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Lifestyles

Ask the Pet Vet: What type of insect repellent is safe for my pets?

Karel Carnohan DVM - 2
Dear Dr. Karel,  What is the safest way to repel mosquitoes from dogs? Not heartworm concern, we use preventives for that. But just from biting...
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Lifestyles

Update! The search for an RV for my 11 (now 12) cats is over!

Karel Carnohan DVM - 11
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about shopping for a trailer to carry my 11 (now 12) cats across the country in an...
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Lifestyles

Ask the Pet Vet: What’s better for dogs, a collar or a harness?

Karel Carnohan DVM - 6
I am a big fan of harnesses for dogs. They are so much easier on the dog – especially dogs who tug while being...
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Lifestyles

Ask the Pet Vet: To shear or not to shear (a dog’s fur)?

Karel Carnohan DVM - 2
Dear Dr. Karel, In the heat of summer is it better to shear off a dog's heavy coat or leave it? While overheating is a...
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Lifestyles

A veterinarian’s warning: Beware popular dog toys!

Karel Carnohan DVM - 5
I arrived in Manhattan, Kansas, in an RV filled with four dogs, seven cats, a house rabbit, and a parrot. I was excited about...
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Lifestyles

Pet First Aid. Part 1: The Basic Kit you should carry with you at all times

Karel Carnohan DVM - 12
Thank you all for your warm welcomes and great questions last week. I got quite a few questions about pet first aid: What should...
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