Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, DVM

Chief of Staff at Kingsgate Animal Hospital

Lubbock, Texas

📅 20 Years Experience🎓 DVM, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (2006)🏫 Post-graduate training, Texas A&M University🐱 AAFP Feline Friendly Certified💚 Fear Free Certified🩺 Veterinary CPR Certified🐱 Member, The Cat Writers' Association

Editorial Role: Dr. Whittenburg reviews TruthfulPaws articles for clinical accuracy and contributes original veterinary commentary.

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About Dr. Jamie

Dr. Jamie Whittenburg is the Chief of Staff at Kingsgate Animal Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Originally from Lubbock, she discovered her passion for veterinary medicine while working as a veterinary technician in small animal and equine practices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. She completed her undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Following graduation, Dr. Whittenburg pursued post-graduate training at Texas A&M University.

With a special interest in feline medicine and surgery, Dr. Whittenburg is dedicated to advancing the care of cats and advocating for their unique medical needs. In addition to her clinical work, she is an accomplished freelance medical writer who contributes to veterinary and pet health publications.

Articles (1)

KONG Extreme Review: Durability Data from 33,000+ Owners

★★★★★

4.5

The KONG Extreme is the best enrichment toy for power chewers. Stuffed and frozen, it buys you 30 minutes of calm. But about 5% of dogs will destroy it, and most reviews miss why.

Mar 12, 2026 · 15 min read