Author: Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian)
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Other days, I watch cats and wonder, what would it be like to live their relative recreation? Sleep, eat, repeat. Looks good to me. Obviously, not all cats live like this, but generally, they don’t do anything bad. A dear friend of mine (Dougie’s mom, from a few articles ago) and I were discussing this topic the other day: maybe cats have it all…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. On a recent hike/scramble up one of the highest mountains in the region, it wasn’t exactly what I expected. But the first rule of the mountains is to expect the unexpected. And, to be fair, overall it was a good experience. It was a beautiful day, out in nature, with the elements. Being outside has been shown to improve blood pressure, mood, and generally…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Have you ever been to your own doctor, and they simply said “I don’t know what’s wrong with you.” Well, it happens to vets too. Obviously, no one wants this to happen, but it can happen for a variety of reasons: the issue is outside of one’s area of expertise, the disease can mimic a variety of complex issues and it’s difficult if not…
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The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Unlike dogs, it’s less common for cats to eat things they shouldn’t. But like one of my friends who shoved a Lego up their nose as a kid to prove it was possible, and ended up in the ER with some very amused docs, cats, too, sometimes do something they shouldn’t. As a vet, I’ve seen all kinds. A cat that ate a small…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Love bites. No, not that kind…cat love bites. We’ve probably all seen them: the loving cat who gets excited, then bites you. Or the one that comes up to you and taps you, and gives you a gentle bite. Tiller is one of the great love biters in the world. In fact, you’re more likely to get love bitten than pur if you hook…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Having your cat spayed or neutered can lead to a lot of complicated feelings. Worry about the procedure, worry about the anesthetic, worries about how to help their recovery process, and guilt over making the decision to do it in the first place. I know how hard it is, as I clean my cats, and the worry, before, during and after, is real! This…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. I caught up with Pancake in the middle of a dramatic grooming session last night. It involved a lot of splayed legs, and a determined effort to reach something close to her perineum, which actually involved what I’m pretty sure was a reverse split. Earlier in the week, I watched a similarly specific grooming session play out- this time Tiller was working on getting…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Slip, slop, slap goes the popular Aussie saying, encouraging the use of sunscreen. As humans, thanks to massive public awareness campaigns like this one, we’ve become acutely aware of the dangers of sun exposure, and most people these days are working hard to make sure they’re using appropriate protection on the day. But what about cats, some of whom spend a lot of time…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. As a veterinarian, this is a typical time of year that I get all kinds of complaints about itchy cats. Warm weather leads to plants and trees blooming, which increases the number of pollens and other allergens, insect levels rise, and cats become itchy. But a cat doesn’t have to lose hair or actively scratch to mean they’re itchy. Sometimes cats show irritation in…