Karla Rugh

KARLA RUGH, DVM, PhD, is a practicing veterinarian, consultant, and writer. She is the author of What About Labrador Retrievers? The Joy and Realities of Living with a Lab.

Rugh has twice received the National Institutes of Health Research Service Award.

When she’s not writing, Rugh works as a veterinarian and consultant, drawing on the expertise of breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers to guide dog owners. That professional network and hands-on experience shape the practical advice at the heart of her work.

Karla lives in Rocheport, Missouri.

Karla Rugh’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.

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