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Dr. Katy Nelson, Senior Veterinarian at Chewy

Senior Veterinarian at Chewy at Chewy
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Dr. Katy Nelson is a Senior Veterinarian at Chewy, who can provide expert insight and advice on everything pet-related from health and nutrition to breeds, behavior and training to trends and lifestyle topics such as traveling with pets. Dr. Katy earned her veterinary degree in 2001 from the Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Certified Veterinary Journalist (CVJ), accredited by the American Society of Veterinary Journalists (ASVJ). Through her consulting business, KJN Pet Marketing, she served as a valuable source to reporters around the country for almost 11 years, and as a marketing consultant for pet-related companies - from Fortune 500 corporations to pet/pet parent targeted start-ups.

She served as the host of "The Pet Show with Dr. Katy" on Washington DC's WJLA ABC 24/7 news channel for 8 years. As the animal health expert for Washington DC's All News Radio Station, WTOP News, she’s known in the DC area as “Dr Pawz.” She also worked as the animal health reporter for Washington DC’s ABC affiliate WJLA ABC 7 for 7 years.

She has been featured on the TODAY Show, Fox & Friends, Sirius XM, NPR, CNBC, The Meredith Vieira Show, HuffPost Live, and was the expert for the second season of the popular show “Unlikely Animal Friends” on NatGeo Wild. She is also a frequent contributor to Family Circle Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & Gardens, Cheddar TV, HuffPost Pets, BarkPost and and is featured in over 200 pet health videos on PetMD.

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  • Chewy's Senior Vet Highlights Dog Plant Poisoning Dangers
    Dr. Katy Nelson of Chewy alerts pet owners to toxic plants like Lilies and Sago Palm. Symptoms can be immediate; treatments vary. She emphasizes prevention, suggesting inaccessible plants and pet-safe distractions.
  • Chewy's Senior Vet Shares Insights on Dog Joint Supplements
    Dr. Katy Nelson of Chewy advises considering disease status, supplement form, and breed size when choosing joint supplements for dogs. Injectable options may suit sensitive stomachs; regular use promotes joint health.
  • Expert Insights on the Best Cat Harnesses
    Dr. Katy Nelson, Senior Veterinarian at Chewy, is available to discuss cat harnesses. Chewy offers a wide selection and expert advice on pet trends, products, and care.
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