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Dr. Katy Nelson
location_onArlington, Virginia, United States
calendar_add_onMember since May 17, 2015
Latest Posts
Questions to ask before adopting a pet
WASHINGTON – Anyone who has ever lost a pet has experienced the “I may not ever adopt again” phenomenon.
How to get a lazy, fat cat to lose weight?
If your cat is overweight, Dr. Pawz suggests trying a diet of canned food and giving pre-measured amounts.
Keep pets safe on Easter: Hide the chocolate and count your eggs
Chocolate bunnies and eggs are delicious, but they can also be deadly in high amounts to pets.
Va. dog trainer to appear on reality series ‘Alpha Dogs’
Va. dog trainer to appear on reality series ‘Alpha Dogs’
Preventing mosquitoes, ticks in your pets
WASHINGTON – Did you know that dogs can be bitten by as many as 500 mosquitoes per day in peak season?
Katy's 10 tips for choosing the right pet food, Part 1
WASHINGTON – As a good pet parent, you already know your pet needs to be eating nutritionally complete and balanced food. But with so many diets out there, how do you choose the perfect one for your pet?
Dr. Katy’s Tips for Tackling Seasonal Pet Allergies
Spring is here, but with the warmer weather and blooming plant life can come allergies for humans and pets alike.
How will the cicada invasion affect your pets?
These low-flying noisemakers seem like odd toys to dogs, cats, birds and other critters. But what happens if our pets decide to give them a little taste? (Thinkstock)
What to do if your pet gets lost
There are some things you can do to help your lost pet return home safely. (Getty Images)
Local animal shelters take creative steps to avoid overcrowding
Experts say spaying and neutering is the only way we will begin to see a long-term decrease in the homeless pet population. (Thinkstock)
Dr. Pawz: Recognizing a puppy mill
The ASPCA hopes to work with the USDA to better enforce and improve the standards applied to commercial dog breeding facilities. (Courtesy YouTube)
A veteran, a dog and a lifesaving story
Capt. Jason Haag credits his dog, Axel, to saving his life after returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. (Courtesy K9s for Warriors)