
Karen Asp
Karen Asp
Experience
Karen Asp, M.A., C.P.T., is an award-winning journalist and author who specializes in fitness, health, nutrition, pets and travel. She writes for RD.com’s pets sections, and also contributes regularly to leading publications including O, Real Simple, Prevention, Eating Well, Forks Over Knives, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, Happy Paws, VegNews, Woman’s Day, Women’s Health, and many others. She’s the author of two books, her latest being Anti-Aging Hacks, and is a certified personal trainer, athlete with several world records in Nordic walking, plant-based nutrition educator, and vegan mentor for PETA and Vegan Outreach.
Articles
The Very Best Diet for Dogs, According to Vets
“You are what you eat” isn't just a mantra for people—it goes for pooches too! Here’s how to choose the best diet for dogs so they can be healthier and live longer.
15 Dog Park Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow
Follow these dog park etiquette rules to ensure it stays a fun—and safe—space for you and your pooch