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.
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.
July 16, 2024
Road trip 101: Driving with pets
All you need to know when driving with your dog. Restraint options, road rules by state and what you need for longer trips.
July 14, 2024
Maintaining your pets’ dental hygiene
70-80% of dogs and cats develop a dental disease by age 3, but dental issues often remain undiagnosed. Learn how to identify these & tips to prevent them.
July 12, 2024
Tips on how to care for older dogs
Caring for older dogs can be both challenging and rewarding. Learn more about how to best care for your dogs when they are ageing.
July 5, 2024
Anal sac disorder in dogs
The anal sacs may become impacted, infected, abscessed or in rare cases, neoplastic. Read up on the symptoms, treatment & cost of anal sac disorder in dogs.
July 4, 2024
Caring for a new kitten: Helping your kitten settle in
Brought home a new kitten? Read our top tips and tricks on how to care for your new kitten and help her settle in & feel at home.
June 21, 2024
Bringing a new kitten home: Tips & advice for new cat owners
Bringing a new kitten home or a new cat? Our guide is full of useful tips to introduce your kitten into your home & what to do for the first night.
June 17, 2024
How to stop a dog from barking
Learn how to stop your dog from barking at night, at neighbours, when left alone & at other dogs. Stop excessive dog barking with our training tips & tricks.