Dr. Liv

04/18/2024

Just hangin’ with the Mayor…
(Siegen said that was so cool! 😎)

01/15/2024

Learning all the things at the veterinary medical expo to help all the animals!

12/25/2023

Hopkins wins best Christmas sweater, thanks Auntie Jordan! ♥️🎄🐾

12/23/2023

Countercat, aka Neko, shall wait for his presents to be delivered.

12/23/2023

Someone found the presents, at least he knew which one was his…

12/22/2023

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAPHIS/bulletins/381306f?reqfrom=share

THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 12/21/2023 01:00 PM EST THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. (Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Departm...

11/06/2023

https://youtube.com/shorts/UG3puFJd5i8?si=mL1iTMoVI8XbgzTF

09/22/2023

When you love the gear you got!

08/16/2023

Sun Hound

07/23/2023

Heading into the mountains of Wyoming with my favorite kiddo, needing to recharge a bit…

07/06/2023

It was a long day! Ash finally had her laparoscopic ovariectomy & gastropexy (spay & stomach tack- thank you Dr. Reems @ Blue Pearl- Tampa), Anicca had a routine (completely normal & healthy) echo and cardiac workup (thank you Dr. Mulz @ Blue Pearl-Sarasota), and Eevee found her name sake on the door at BP-SRQ! Sig was an excellent caretaker and assistant today, how did I get to be so lucky 💞

06/20/2023

I get lots of questions on biking dogs. This is my set up: sled dog harness for Anicca, Ruffwear harness for Ash. Sled dog harnesses are good for the leaner bodies, Ash could probably use one now, but I started her in the Ruffwear so she wouldn’t go in front of the bike. It works for her. The Ruffwear harness is a pretty good overall biking harness. I also have the double Springer bike attachment on my mountain bike, and shorter elastic tabs to attach to the Springer.

I think I commented on some gaiting stuff in the video. Basically, I try to get them to “jog” or ”trot” with diagonal legs up at the same time to improve their core strength.
*Also, as a disclaimer, they’re used to biking in daily heat. You definitely do not want to go in the heat or go very far when starting to bike a dog. Only start with a couple of minutes in cool weather, and build on that- even if they are telling you they can go farther. Even if they are super fit. Dogs can get heat exhaustion quickly and suddenly, and they can trick you because they’re so enthusiastic to keep running. The good news is by leaving it short, it just keeps them excited for the next time!

06/04/2023

Walks are very important to keep up muscle mass, help keep your puppers in lean body condition (along with appropriate calories), and keep those joints lubricated- “motion is lotion”! If you love your puppers and want them to live longer, keep ‘em moving! 💙

05/06/2023

Update posted on Miss Eevee! Thank you to everyone who have and continue to support us!
♥️🐾

This baby came into my life because she needed help. She was having trouble eat… Dr. Liv Kismartoni needs your support for Life Saving Surgery for baby Eevee

05/02/2023

I am so grateful and humbled by the continued donations coming in for the fundraiser posted on my page for baby Eevee’s surgery. She had some follow up lab work today to recheck some abnormal values from a few weeks ago, and is scheduled for her heart surgery on Friday. Admittedly, I’m super anxious about it. I know it’s needed, but being such a unique and technically demanding surgery, does make me nervous. Not many doctors in the world have experience with this type of abnormality, and we are fortunate to have her surgeon fly in from Italy to perform it. She’s such a sweet dog, and I can’t thank everyone enough for your continued support. I really couldn’t do this without you guys. So much gratitude to you all ✨

04/28/2023

The “after eating” vertical position so all the food keeps going down to her stomach (aka forced snuggle time)
I want to thank everyone who has supported us thus far!
We have almost made it to the half way point of our fundraising goal ♥️
I have scheduled Eevee’s surgery for May 5th with an amazing cardiologist just outside of Miami, and will keep you updated.
It would be absolutely amazing if we could get a little closer to our fundraising goal for Eevee’s surgery. I am so grateful for all of the support, and the shares! Everything counts! Thank you!

For those that would like to still donate, link to the fundraiser posted in the comments. 💞

04/22/2023

Genuinely asking for help, obviously larger donations help, but even $10 from 800 people will help save this pup! And if you can’t donate, please share this post so we can save this pupper. Thank you! ♥️

Edited to Add: You can opt out of the fee requested by GFM. They automatically take 2.5%, so you do not have to pay an additional fee.
If you prefer Zelle, message me and I will provide an email address to Zelle to.
Thank you all so much for your support! 💞

And yes, I am now in the process of setting up a Non-Profit, as this has been my life since I was little. An amazing friend had recommended years ago that I set up a “Livie’s Love” non-profit, and so, while the name may be different, it only took me too long to listen. 😉

This baby came into my life because she needed help. She was having trouble eating,… Liv Kismartoni needs your support for Life Saving Surgery for baby Eevee

04/15/2023

Did someone say breakfast?! 😋
Green chikkin commentary in the background. 🦜

04/04/2023

“Motion is lotion”
Walking is super important to maintain muscle mass especially as dogs get older. Pica is 11, and still has endurance. As dogs start losing endurance, I recommend maintaining the same distance walked per day but decreasing how far per walk and increasing how often she goes for walks each day- this helps them from losing muscle mass. 💪

03/22/2023

As promised, more pics from the Iditarod!
🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🛷

03/20/2023

Bridgett Watkins was super cool & kind, here’s a clip of her leaving Takotna…

03/20/2023

On the International Day of Happiness this year, I give gratitude to the amazing athletes (dogs & human) for sharing their world… one of my favorite pictures from this year’s Iditarod.

03/20/2023

Taking care of some Iditarod puppers ♥️

03/10/2023

Thanks, Takotna, AK! I’ll be posting pictures of the Iditarod once it’s over 😊🐕🐕🐕🐕🛷

03/04/2023

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He slept after 56 hours of non-stop search and found 40 people alive under the rubble. This is the Tunisian hero Husky ❤🙏

02/03/2023

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is conducting an anonymous survey study to determine if use of assistive mobility carts impacts animal and caretaker quality of life. Eligible participants include animal caretakers who have or have previously had a pet that used an assistive....

02/03/2023

Floridian traffic 🐢

02/03/2023

Happy kitty relaxing into his electroacupuncture today 😻

02/03/2023

Real life James Herriot moment, was sent home with fresh eggs after a house call 💞 (I may have already eaten two of the amazing blue ones)