Dr Whittenburg, Hospital Director, Author at Senior Tail Waggers

Publications & Media Interviews

Dr. Whittenburg is a nationally recognized expert: on behalf of Senior Tail Waggers, she has been interviewed and quoted in Dogster Magazine, BARK Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Reader’s Digest, SingleCare, Rover, Chewy, and many other publications. Her media interviews or publications include:

Dogster Magazine: "Pup Got Skin Trouble?" - May 4th, 2022 and "The Hows and Whys of Dog Hydration" - Jan 24th, 2022

Wall Street Journal: "Back at the Office? These Pet Products Can Make the Transition Easier" - Updated Sept. 9, 2022

BARK Magazine / The Wildest: "Valley Fever in Dogs" - Originally Published August 2021

She has also published peer-reviewed research for the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) about ivermectin toxicosis.

Career Highlights

In 2013, Dr. Whittenburg launched Kingsgate Animal Hospital, which employs 8 veterinarians & veterinary technicians in Lubbock, TX

From 2011 to 2013, Dr. Whittenburg was a veterinarian program director at Vista College and launched the only Veterinary Technology program accredited by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) in West Texas. Dr. Whittenburg designed, wrote, launched, and managed the program as the Program Director and Head Professor.

Experience: 22 years of experience: 17 years as a veterinarian and five years as a veterinary technician before earning her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2006.

Location: Lubbock, TX