Lizzie Youens

BSc BVSc MRCVS

Lizzie grew up in rural Cambridgeshire and introduced so many odd pets into her parents’ home they were very glad to pack her off to the University of Bristol to study Veterinary Science. She graduated in 2011, having also gained an intercalated degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and has been working in small animal practice since. Lizzie’s main interest is in feline medicine and behaviour, and she is working towards her Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice. She is also passionate about client education and communication.

Latest articles by Lizzie Youens

What is the best food for a cat?
Cats
What is the best food for a cat?
Cats are popular pets – the 2023 survey by Cats Protection found that just over one in four households in the U.K. own a cat. That’s a lot of cats – and therefore, a lot of cat food being bought! A quick search for ‘cat…
August 4, 2024 • 10 shares
How can I help my cat feel safe?
Behaviour
How can I help my cat feel safe?
Our homes are our comfort spaces, filled with familiar people and possessions and designed to be a refuge of warmth and security. It’s important to feel safe and secure in your own environment. We all want our cats to be…
November 6, 2023 • 49 shares
What age is best for keyhole spay?
Dogs
What age is best for keyhole spay?
Laparoscopic spays (also known as keyhole spays) are becoming both more popular and more widely available in veterinary surgeries. This is mainly due to the difference in post-operative pain levels, complication rates an…
November 2, 2023 • 9 shares
Why does my cat wag their tail?
Behaviour
Why does my cat wag their tail?
Although cats can’t talk as we do, they can vocalise to communicate with us and with other cats. Purring, trilling, hissing and growling are all good examples. However, cats also use much more subtle ways to communicate…
September 8, 2023 • 91 shares
What cats get haemophilia?
Breeds
What cats get haemophilia?
Haemophilia is a bleeding disorder, seen in humans and dogs as well as cats. It can be a cause of death in kittens and young cats but is thankfully rare. There are two types of haemophilia in cats, and both are inherited…
July 29, 2023 • 102 shares
Cats fighting: what to do
Behaviour
Cats fighting: what to do
Cats are a territorial species, and have evolved a complex communication system consisting of scent cues, vocal signals, facial cues, body language and posture. Aggression between cats can be a perfectly natural and norm…
July 20, 2023 • 140 shares
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