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The Best Christmas Movies to Watch with Your Pets
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Hi, Max here sharing my favorite tips, tricks, guides, and more. Don't see what you're looking for? Ask Dr. Jenn!
December 21, 2025
Find practical and pet-friendly strategies to keep your home smelling clean during the holiday season. From pet grooming routines to natural odor eliminators, get tips on maintaining a fresh, welcoming, and space.
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December 21, 2025
The holidays can be a lot of fun, but they can also create a lot of stress in dogs and cats. Learn how to reduce that holiday anxiety.
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December 21, 2025
Both humans and pets can enjoy healthy holiday foods and join in the fun! Learn what and how to feed your pet this holiday season.
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Read More Healthy Food: A Great Christmas Gift for Your Pet
December 10, 2025
I always leave milk and cookies out for Santa. Can his reindeer eat milk and cookies, too?
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Read More Ask Dr. Jenn: Can I Leave Treats for Santa's Reindeer?
December 10, 2025
I've been wondering what kind of dog Santa has at the North Pole. Do you know?
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Read More Ask Dr. Jenn: What Kind of Dog Does Santa Have?
December 8, 2025
Thinking about matching holiday pajamas for your pets? Learn how to choose the right outfit, keep your pet comfortable, and decide whether this festive trend is worth the hype.
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Read More Are Matching Holiday Pajamas Worth It for Pets
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.
December 10, 2025
I always leave milk and cookies out for Santa. Can his reindeer eat milk and cookies, too?
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Read More Ask Dr. Jenn: Can I Leave Treats for Santa's Reindeer?
December 10, 2025
I've been wondering what kind of dog Santa has at the North Pole. Do you know?
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Read More Ask Dr. Jenn: What Kind of Dog Does Santa Have?
November 20, 2025
During the holidays, at least one dog always ends up with diarrhea no matter what I do. How can I treat their GI upset at home without an emergency vet visit?
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Read More Ask Dr. Jenn: How can treat my dog's diarrhea at home?
December 8, 2025
Prevent matting and shedding during sweater season with practical, pet-friendly grooming tips for dogs and cats. From better sweater choices to regular brushing, you can keep your pet comfortable, warm, and healthy.
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Read More Preventing Matting & Shedding During Sweater Season
December 8, 2025
Use these practical tips to help reactive, shy, or anxious pets navigate holiday parties with confidence and comfort. Learn how to prepare your home and create a stress-free environment that keeps your pet safe and relaxed.
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Read More The Holiday Party Survival Guide for Reactive, Shy, or Anxious Pets
December 2, 2025
What kind of food should you feed your pets ? Take a look at the world of raw food, homemade food, and commercial pet food diets.
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Read More Should You Feed Your Pet Raw, Homemade, or Commercial Pet Food?