Petersen Pet Hospital - January 2024

Meet Our New Practice Manager!

How Dr. Kn Ernest the G

E rnest is a dapper 5-year-old goldendoodle who came to Dr. Knutson and her team this past summer. He was lethargic, not eating well, and had vomited bile a couple of times. It started while a family friend was watching him, but he wasn’t improving when his owners

Jennifer joined the Petersen Pet Hospital team in September as our new practice manager. Jennifer and her husband Tom have two daughters, Rachel and Maggie, and three granddaughters, Stella, Everleigh, and Iris. They also have a young corgi named Ruby and two cats, Juniper and Jasper. Jennifer graduated from Bettendorf High School and the University of Northern Iowa before pursuing her interest in veterinary medicine. She’s worked in veterinary

returned. Ernest is not one to typically eat toys or socks, but he has been known to sometimes get into the trash and eat Kleenex. Dr. Knutson had reviewed Ernest’s medical history and knew he had battled with intermittent decreases in appetite and vomiting. During his examination, it was noted that he had lost 5 pounds and was a little tender upon palpation of his abdomen. To find out what was going on, Dr.

clinics in Iowa, Minnesota, and Oklahoma. In addition to her passion for animals, she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, and antiquing with a special interest in quilts and carnival glass.

Jennifer is looking forward to meeting your furry friends and making their visits to us special!

Scrumptious Stress-Relief Dog Treats

INGREDIENTS •

DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, milk, and applesauce. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir well. 2. Place the mixture onto a lightly floured surface before kneading the oats and either lavender or chamomile into the dough. 3. Once the dough forms a ball, press it into a rectangle (about 1/2-inch thick) with your hands. Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into biscuits. Then, place them onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes. 4. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before serving!

1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter

1/3 cup milk

3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 tbsp baking powder

3 tbsp oats

1 tbsp edible lavender buds or chamomile powder

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