Kerstin Keimling
Kerstin is our Digital Manager at Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance. Growing up on a farm in Germany, her love for animals is no surprise. Kerstin runs her own Sydney based dog training business K9Fun and holds degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and in Dog Behaviour and Training. Her dog training endeavours have lead her to places like Bali and India. In her free time she trains and competes regionally and nationally in Agility, Herding, Tricks, Obedience and Scentwork with her own dogs. She is an instructor at the Agility Dog Club of NSW and a foster carer for multiple dog rescue organisations.
She currently shares her life with her two cats Bruce and Sheila, and her two dogs Benji (a German Spitz) and Suvee (a Border Collie), and her senior foster dog Barry. All of them being rescue pets with varying backgrounds.
September 8, 2024
Guide to brushing your dog’s teeth effectively
Discover how to brush your dog's teeth effectively and prevent plaque buildup. Keep your pet's oral health in top shape with simple, regular brushing tips
August 18, 2024
Cataracts in dogs and cats
A cataract is an opacity of the lens that prevents light from reaching the retina. They can develop in one or both eyes, leading to vision impairment and/or blindness.
August 16, 2024
Hair coat and skin conditions in dogs
The skin is the largest and most extensive organ of the body, comprising 12 to 24% of a dog’s weight, depending on its species, size and age. The state of health of the animal, as well as the presence of illness, can be indicated by the skin.
July 28, 2024
Abnormal faeces in dogs and cats
Abnormal faeces describe any state of the any faeces that are different than normal. They could be very hard, liquid, with blood etc.
July 23, 2024
Uveitis in dogs and cats
Uveitis refers to inflammation of a structure inside the eye called the uveal tract. The uveal tract lines the inside of the eye.
July 23, 2024
Skeletal abnormality in dogs and cats
Skeletal abnormalities are described as any deformity of the animal's skeleton. They may be caused by a wide range of causes.
July 18, 2024
Intoxication (poisoning) in dogs and cats
Intoxication refers to some kind of poisoning. This could come from medication, toxins, plants or foods.
July 18, 2024
Fracture of the skull in dogs and cats
Fractures of an animal's skull often result from traumatic injuries such as car accidents, bites, or falls.
July 18, 2024
Fracture of pelvic limb in dogs and cats
Fractures of the pelvic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the hind legs.
July 17, 2024
Wounds in dogs and cats
Animals can get wounded in many ways, and different wounds require different treatments. They may include puncture wounds, abrasions or lacerations.
July 17, 2024
Mass lesion in dogs and cats
A mass lesion is a tumor or an abscess that takes space up in an animal's body. It can be benign or malignant.
July 17, 2024
Diabetes in dogs
Diabetes in dogs is a relatively common chronic condition in dogs. Read about the causes, symptoms, treatment cost and management of this condition.