Paw and Pestle

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!

03/15/2026

If your pet could talk, what would they say?

Would they thank you for the heart worm prevention?
For the joint supplement that makes stairs easier?
For choosing a vet who truly knows them?

We’re launching *in their voice*- a community campaign celebrating the pets who rely on us every day.

Post a photo or Reel.
Write the caption as your pet.
Tag us.

We’ll be sharing our favorites. 💚

03/14/2026

A huge thank you to for hosting Paw & Pestle during our visit! The behind the scenes tour of your beautiful facility was long anticipated and exceeded expectations by far.

Every person we met was genuinely kind, welcoming, and passionate about what they do. It was inspiring to see such beautiful facilities backed by a mission and set of core values that truly stand out in the industry.

We’re grateful for the experience and even more excited to attend your CE event this September. Thank you again for such a memorable visit!

03/11/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our lucky winners!!

Our Dog Basket goes to Kathleen Zechman and her pups, Pepper and Sheba 🐕

Our Cat Basket goes to María Sol Fuentes and her sweet kitty, Marquito! 🐈

Thank you all for your participation in our raffle !

03/11/2026

TODAY, 7PM, we will announce the lucky winners of these huge gift baskets from out Open House event at last weekend.

Stay Tuned!!!