If you are anything like us, you love your dog and have built an incredible bond with your favorite companion. We are here to help: we are a team of veterinarians and dog trainers who provide expert advice to keep your dog healthy & happy.

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Our Veterinarians In The News:

Media outlets often turn to ‘Senior Tail Waggers’ for expert insights. Our veterinarians have been featured in over 40 top publications, including Dogster Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. See examples below:

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The American Kennel Club (AKC) Partners with ‘Senior Tail Waggers’ to Publish Expert Veterinary Articles

May 15th 2024 - Seattle, WA. Pet writers from the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...
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Senior Tail Waggers Interviewed by Dogster Magazine about Dog Dermatology Issues

Our team of dermatologists and veterinarians is regularly interviewed by or contributes to articles ...
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Dr. Chyrle Bonk Is Interviewed by ‘Pet Food Industry’ Magazine About Pet Obesity

When Pet Food Industry magazine wanted to interview a veterinarian to discuss pet obesity ...

Our Mission: Rescuing Dogs & Elevating the Well-Being of All Pets

It’s our mission to 1) save many thousands of rescue pets by giving them greater comfort and care within a “fur-ever” home, and, 2) elevate the health and well-being of pets through constantly expanding educational resources that we freely provide to pet owners. Learn how we achieve this mission.

What’s new: our certified dog behavior Dr. Cutler explains the signs that your dog is happy

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When it comes to understanding whether your dog is truly happy, few people are better qualified to explain than Dr. Janet Cutler, Ph.D., Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB): Read the article

Featured Health & Wellness Articles from Our Veterinarians

Our veterinarians have over 100 years of combined experience.

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    Dr. Jamie Whittenburg is a Veterinarian Director at 'Senior Tail Waggers' and Director and Owner of Kingsgate Animal Hospital, a full-service animal hospital in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and has over 17 years of experience working as a veterinarian & hospital director.

Discover their expert advice and practical tips:

Our Dog Trainers Explain Common Dog Behaviors

We are proud to present a collection of thoroughly reviewed articles written with insights from our certified dog trainers, including Mindy Waite (Ph.D., CAAB, CPDT-KA) who holds a Ph.D. in animal behavior, and Julie Burgess (CPDT-KA) who has over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine and dog training.

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    Dr. Mindy Waite is a Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and one of 41 Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAAB) certified by the Animal Behavior Society. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in Dog Behavior at Carroll University where she teaches courses including “Advanced Skills in Canine Management and Training”.

Our Ophthalmologist Explains Eye Issues in Dogs

Explore our collection of articles on eye issues, written or reviewed by an experienced veterinary ophthalmologist with 20 years of expertise in treating ocular conditions. Our veterinarians have also written about eye issues in dogs ranging from red eyes to eye infections.

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    Dr. Spiegel is a Veterinarian Ophthalmologist (BVMS MRCVS), with a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Glasgow University and a certificate in Ophthalmology from ENVA. He has 22 years of experience and specializes in eye conditions in dogs and cats.

Our Board-Certified Dermatologist Explains Skin Issues in Dogs

Discover our collection of meticulously reviewed articles on skin issues in dogs, reviewed by a distinguished board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Our veterinarians have also covered many dermatology issues, ranging from black spots to surgery incisions.

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    Dr. Ian Spiegel (VMD, MHS, DACVD) is a board-certified dermatologist who has treated dermatologic cases in dogs for 20 years. He is a member of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine.