Paw and Pestle

04/22/2026

Three Signs Your Dog Has Allergies and four things you can do about it

By Dr. Elena Shockman, VMD, founder paw & pestle Spring is one of my favorite times of year. The flowers are blooming, the windows are open, and every dog in America is suddenly losing their mind. If your dog has started licking their paws like they’re auditioning for a reality show, shaking their head every thirty seconds, or rubbing their face along the carpet like it owes them money, you are not imagining it....

By Dr. Elena Shockman, VMD, founder paw & pestle Spring is one of my favorite times of year. The flowers are blooming, the windows are open, and every dog in America is suddenly losing their mi…

04/18/2026

We get it, no one wants to overreact. But in emergency medicine, timing can be everything. When in doubt, call your vet or head to the ER. Remember- things get dicey when you wait.

Save this video as a future reminder for what to watch out for!

04/16/2026

You don’t need to wrestle your cat… you just need a better strategy.

This is called a “kitty burrito” (aka swaddling), and it’s one of the safest, least stressful ways to:
• give medication
• check eyes and ears
• trim nails
• get them into a carrier without the drama

When done correctly, it helps your cat feel secure instead of threatened, which means fewer scratches, less stress, and a much smoother experience for both of you.

Save this for the next time your sweet angel turns into a tiny tiger 🐅

And if you’ve ever tried to medicate a cat before… you already know why this matters.

04/10/2026

15 years in emergency medicine and these four things still make me cringe when I hear about them.
Sharing this because I’ve seen the outcomes, and most of them are completely preventable.
Your vet will always tell you the truth.
Listen to them.

04/07/2026

I tell cat parents all the time.. DO NOT TRUST YOUR CAT! They will look you dead in the eye and lie to your face- even when it could be life threatening.

03/30/2026

I know.. I thought I was going to give you 3 signs, but I can’t hold out on you like that!

Stick around for part 2 where I’ll share my favorite joint supplements!

03/24/2026

Hi there,

I wanted to share something a little more personal with you this week.

I just published a new piece that captures a moment that felt quietly significant for me — and for Paw & Pestle.

The kind of moment where something shifts from idea… to something real.

In this blog, I open up about:
• The uncertainty that came with starting Paw & Pestle
• The questions I didn’t have answers to (and honestly, still don’t always)
• And a recent visit to Nutramax that made everything feel… different

Not because everything suddenly became certain — but because, for the first time, it felt like things were beginning to align in a way you can’t force, only recognize.

For years, I’ve trusted and recommended Nutramax products to my clients. Walking into their space as a founder building something in this same ecosystem was a surreal, grounding moment.

It reminded me why I started Paw & Pestle in the first place:
• To support veterinarians with better, veterinary-first tools
• To protect the integrity (and revenue) of our practices
• To give pet parents confidence in the care they’re receiving

This isn’t a loud milestone.

It’s a quiet one.

But it meant a lot to me, and I wanted to share it with you.

Read the full story here:

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

-Dr. Elena Shockman, VMD
Founder, Paw & Pestle
Trusted by vets. Loved by pets.

By Dr. Elena Shockman, VMD There are moments in your life when you realize you’ve quietly crossed a line. From dreaming about something, to actually building it. Our visit to Nutramax headquarters …

03/17/2026

Congratulations to - the lucky winner of our cat basket from Open House !
We hope you and Marquito enjoy your treats together- we can’t wait to see him enjoy those catnip toys and the whole fish treats!
will wake you up AND you can feel great knowing each purchase supports a kitty in need 🐱
And a huge thanks to for their generous gift card donation!