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
How Long Does a Cat Take to Recover From Neutering? (Vet Answer)

How Long Does a Cat Take to Recover From Neutering? (Vet Answer)

Neutering, also called castration, is a surgical procedure wherein the male reproductive organs are removed from your cat. For cats, this is generally surgical…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
Parvo in Cats: Causes, Care & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Parvo in Cats: Causes, Care & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Parvovirus in cats, also known as feline infectious enteritis and feline panleukopenia, and is caused by a virus of the same name. Parvovirus can live for exte…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
Papillomas in Cats: Causes, Care & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Papillomas in Cats: Causes, Care & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Papillomas is a fancy term for warts. Warts can be singular, or there can be multiple—sometimes to the point that an entire region of the body is impacted. War…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
6 Most Common Worms & Parasites in a Cat (Vet Answer)

6 Most Common Worms & Parasites in a Cat (Vet Answer)

No one likes to think of worms and parasites infesting their pet cat. But what exactly are they, and what are the most common ones we see in cats? “Parasite” i…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
There's a Bump on My Cats Nose Bridge, Do I Worry? (Vet Answer)

There's a Bump on My Cats Nose Bridge, Do I Worry? (Vet Answer)

Noses are funny things. In cats, we love to look at them, take photos of them, and, most of all, boop them! Cat noses, however, can display changes that indica…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
Is Cancer Common in Cats? Our Vet Explains

Is Cancer Common in Cats? Our Vet Explains

Unfortunately, cats can get cancer, just like every other species, humans and animals alike. Like in people, cancer in cats is less common in younger cats and…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
Skin Tumors in Cats: Histiocytoma Explained (Vet Answer)

Skin Tumors in Cats: Histiocytoma Explained (Vet Answer)

Skin bumps and growths in cats are not as common as in dogs, but they do occur often enough to warrant knowing a bit more about them. A tumor is defined as an…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
Can Cats Get Concussions? (Vet Answer)

Can Cats Get Concussions? (Vet Answer)

Concussions are a form of injury to the brain, caused by trauma (such as a fall), or getting hit by a car. A concussion occurs when the trauma includes a blunt…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
Pancreatitis in Cats: Signs, Care & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Pancreatitis in Cats: Signs, Care & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Pancreatitis is the medical term describing inflammation of the pancreas—an organ that produces certain hormones, like insulin, as well as digestive enzymes to…

Dr. Joanna Woodnutt BVM BVS
By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt BVM BVS
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Internal Bleeding: Our Vet Explains the Signs

How to Tell If Your Cat Has Internal Bleeding: Our Vet Explains the Signs

Internal bleeding is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. It is often the result of external trauma, such as getting struck by a car…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos