Dr. Lauren Demos

Dr. Lauren Demos

Veterinarian

About

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.

Author's archive
Feline Weird? Decoding Strange Cat Behavior

Feline Weird? Decoding Strange Cat Behavior

Cats can be calm and predictable until, suddenly, they are not. Hiding, acting clingy, making unusual noises, or behaving differently can leave a cat parent wo…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
What Normal Aging Looks Like in Cats and When You Should Worry

What Normal Aging Looks Like in Cats and When You Should Worry

These days, cats can live anywhere from 13 to 17 years on average, with some making it well into their 20s. That is a long life, with considerable changes affe…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Why Healthy Cats Still Vomit Sometimes (And How to Respond)

Why Healthy Cats Still Vomit Sometimes (And How to Respond)

A cat that just vomited needs a specific kind of care, and the feeding decisions you make in the next few hours actually matter. Too much too soon can make thi…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Do Cats Really Need Baths? Most Owners Get This Wrong

Do Cats Really Need Baths? Most Owners Get This Wrong

You've likely been scrolling through social media and seen a video of someone giving their cat a luxurious bath, complete with special shampoos and a blow-dry.…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
The Wild Survival Instinct That Makes Cats Hiss at Their Owners

The Wild Survival Instinct That Makes Cats Hiss at Their Owners

Have you ever reached down to pet your cat while they're eating, and suddenly they're hissing at you like you're a stranger who broke into their house? Or mayb…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
The Real Reasons Kittens Suckle! Warning: High Level of Cuteness Follows

The Real Reasons Kittens Suckle! Warning: High Level of Cuteness Follows

If you’ve welcomed a new kitten into your home, you already know they come with a whole toolbox of adorable quirks. But there’s one behavior many pet parents d…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Is Your Cat Vomiting? Try These Gentle Vet-Approved Diet Fixes

Is Your Cat Vomiting? Try These Gentle Vet-Approved Diet Fixes

Watching your cat throw up is scary, and the wrong food can make things worse. When your feline friend's stomach is upset, choosing the right diet becomes a de…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Why Is My Cat’s Primordial Pouch So Big? Normal vs Abnormally Large (Vet Verified)

Why Is My Cat’s Primordial Pouch So Big? Normal vs Abnormally Large (Vet Verified)

Maybe you first noticed it when you watched your cat dart around the room. You saw a seemingly large flap of skin near their hind end sway back and forth. You…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
How Can I Talk With a Vet if I am on a Trip With My Pet? 4 Vet Reviewed Tips to Be Prepared

How Can I Talk With a Vet if I am on a Trip With My Pet? 4 Vet Reviewed Tips to Be Prepared

It’s almost a cliché. You’re traveling and, seemingly out of nowhere, your pet gets sick or injured. It seems like the farther away and remote, the more inevit…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Cats in History: Mayor Stubbs

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…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos