Education:
B.A. Communications from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
DVM from the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine (2000)

Experience:
Karen is a member of the AVMA and the WVMA. She has practiced at a variety of Madison area small animal clinics over the last seven years.

Karen has kept busy at home with her 7 year old son and 5 and 3 year old daughters. She recently added a new kitten to her household after the loss of her 14 year old golden retriever. Her other hobbies include swimming, Pilates, cooking, gardening, and camping with her family.

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Special Alert!

Xylitol poisoning in dogs is on the rise. Xylitol is a sweetener found in sugar-free chewing gum, candy and baked goods. Substantial amounts of items sweetened with xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. These signs can occur as soon as 30 minutes after ingestion of the product so veterinary treatment is urged immediately. Even small concentrations of xylitol are proving dangerous with detection being veiled by a delay in the onset of clinical signs as much as 12 hours.