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As a veterinarian, Lauren is eager to share her experience in emergency medicine and cats, with our readers. She loves sharing helpful, real life tips for having cats as part of your life, and what to do in critical situations with your pets. Lauren is a vet with over a ten years of experience in cats and dogs, along with infectious diseases. She enjoys teaching, and lectures for students, pet owners, and clinicians, on various topics.  Lauren received her degrees from Murdoch University, in Perth.

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Cats in History: Mayor Stubbs

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Somedays, I watch cats and wonder, what would it be like to live their life of relative leisure? Sleep, eat,...

Mayor Stubbs

Please Don’t Force Your Cat Up a Mountain

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 tallest regional mountains, it was not exactly what I expected. But the...

Mountains can look deceptively placid on a nice day...

Referrals & Second Opinions For Your Cat: Everything to Know

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Have you ever gone to your own doctor, and they’ve said quite simply “I don’t know what is wrong with...

Cats may simply thank you for cleaning the litterbox but in reality, it provides a wealth of health information (Pancake and Tiller agree!)

Tiller’s Cup of Tea: It’s Not Everyone’s (Just Mine)

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Most cats like catnip, or valerian root. Or feather toys. Or something remotely cat-like. But leave it to Tiller to...

Tiller loves a cuppa.

Please Don’t Put That In Your Mouth! Inappropriate Items Cats Eat

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 not all that common for cats to eat things they shouldn’t. But just like one of my...

Good toys are significantly larger than a cat's mouth, and designed specifically for cats- like Tiller's favourite fish.

Carpet Sharks & Their Shark Bites: Biting Cats

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Love biters. No, not that kind…cat love biters. We have all probably met them: the loveable cat that gets excited,...

Tiller may look innocent...

An Owner’s Manual on Spaying or Neutering Your Cat: Why Not to Feel Guilt

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 many complicated feelings. Worry over the procedure, worry about the anesthetic,...

Bringing a favorite toy (Tiller loves her stuffed trout!) can bring familiarity from home into the clinic, and may act to decrease stress levels for your cat, as well.

Why Do Cats Groom? Pancake, Tiller & the Latest Theories

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. I caught Pancake in the middle of a dramatic grooming session last night. It involved lots of splayed legs, and...

Tiller works hard to give Pancake a new hairdo during a recent grooming session.

Slip, Slop, Slap: Feline Sunburn at a Glance

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 famous Aussie saying, encouraging the use of sunscreen. As humans, thanks in part to large...

Shown here is Pancake having a garden stroll. Remember, your cat may love being outside, but they also risk sunburn, just like people.

I’ll Scratch Your Back if You Scratch Mine: Itchy Cats

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. As a vet, this is a common time of year that I get all sorts of complaints about itchy cats....

Tiller says Hey Pancake, is that the spot?

Having a (Not So) Blast on the Fourth of July: Dr. Lauren’s Tips

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...

Pancake can sleep through almost any noise, Tiller not so much.

Sleep Shaming or Bio-Hacking: The Science of Feline Polyphasic Sleep

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 sleep shame Pancake. If you’ve read my previous articles, you’ve likely seen multiple comments about...

Pancake enjoying some sleeping under the blankets time

Microchip Now: To Prevent Apocalypse Now

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...

Who can resist a furry family member like this?

Feline Fine: How Acupuncture Works, Part Three

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Note: This is part three of a three-part series. Click here to read parts one and two: In the final...

Pancake helping test acupuncture technique

Feline Fine: Acupuncture in Cats, Part Two

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Note: This is part two of a three-part series. Click here to read parts one and three: Feline Fine: Acupuncture...

cat receiving acupuncture on the couch