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. When the 4th of July holiday rolls around, it’s a good time to remember that not all of us enjoy these celebrations that involve loud noises and aerial explosions. In recent years, as various municipalities have attempted to schedule 4th of July celebrations on appropriate weekend nights, it is more common that fireworks now last two, three or even four weeks. That means, what…
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. OK, I admit it. I’m sleeping with shame Pancake. If you’ve read my previous articles, you’ve probably seen a lot of comments about how often he can be found… sleeping. At the point some days I actually wonder if he leaves the sofa during the day, while I’m at work. A recent Huberman Lab podcast, however, made me question whether I need to rethink…
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, I tell people that one of the most important things you can do for a cat, is to make sure they are microchipped. In fact, one of my cats once escaped while in the wilds of Alaska, and the only way I was able to find him, months later, was through his microchip. Miles away, cities away- the chip was his…
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 first encountered acupuncture in cats while working as a veterinary technician. One of the vets I worked with in Alaska used the technique on many species, to help with arthritis issues. I was interested, but I didn’t really observe the process until the end. At the veterinary school, we were very fortunate to have the late Dr. Bruce Ferguson, a pioneer in veterinary…
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. Pancake and Tiller aside for this week, one of the most common reasons I see young cats in clinics as a vet is for inappropriate urination. Called by different terms, which confuse the issue, such as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), Feline Inappropriate Urination (FIE-U) and so on, it is a bit of a minefield, at times. Inappropriate urination refers to cats going…
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. Cats, the effervescent cog in the relatively bland wheelhouse of modern domestic life. Or, at least, that’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it. Cats are steadily creeping up to become one of the most popular household pets in many countries, but as I keep writing, we don’t really know everything about them. Are they having anxiety? Why are they different from dogs? Can…
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. Cats are not small dogs, we are often told in veterinary medicine. And we use this statement to discuss why cat medicine is inherently different from its canine counterpart. Today, however, let’s take a diversion from science, and medicine, and delve into the more abstract world of human pet ownership. And pet personality theory. Ok, maybe we’re not completely moving away from science, but…
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. Cats get into all kinds of mischief. And that’s bad enough. But some of the seemingly normal things that cats do, can also add complications to their lives. And, here comes the sun, so to speak. We all love a cat sunbathing. They look happy, very content. Sleeping, rolling around, they even seem to be able to change positions while half asleep to stay…
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. Pee, pee, wee… it has many names. But, similar to an article I wrote earlier about cat feces, urine can be equally informative for the owner of a furry cat. Not only does the amount of urine your cat produces accurately represent how much your cat is drinking, it can be a key indicator of kidney health and also a red flag for certain…
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. poop. We can all cringe a little when the subject comes up. But hold it? Looking at it? Counting and qualifying it? That’s a whole different level of “eww” for many of us. But what if we reframe these negative connotations about poo, into a positive one? This week’s article aims to provide just that insight, and show you how your cat’s poop can…