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

Micky’s Story: Ear Disease needing Surgery
Case study
Micky’s Story: Ear Disease needing Surgery
The vet and Sandra were both a bit flushed after their third attempt at persuading Micky to allow the vet to look in his ear. Micky, a 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was having absolutely none of it; despite the fact he’d ha…
March 22, 2023
Brucella in the UK may mean your imported dog is treated differently when you take it to the vets, here’s why
Infection
Brucella in the UK may mean your imported dog is treated differently when you take it to the vets, here’s why
Brucellosis is a hot topic in the UK veterinary world currently. This bacterial disease can have serious consequences for both pets and people, and vets are on the front-line for diagnosis, prevention, management and con…
March 14, 2023 • 1359 shares
Why does my cat smell?
Cats
Why does my cat smell?
Cats are usually fastidious, clean creatures, taking time daily to carefully groom every inch of themselves with care and attention. So, if you’ve noticed a bit of a pong about your furry feline, there may well be someth…
March 10, 2023 • 30 shares
Maggie’s Story: Sudden severe lameness
Case study
Maggie’s Story: Sudden severe lameness
It was a very sorry looking Maggie who hobbled into the consulting room on a Tuesday evening. Accompanied by the entirety of the Knight family, she was limping badly on her left back leg. Mr Knight explained that they ju…
March 9, 2023 • 136 shares
Why does my cat just sit and stare?
Behaviour
Why does my cat just sit and stare?
Do you ever get that feeling that someone is watching you, only to discover that it’s your cat who is fixing you with an unwavering stare? Or does your cat seem to ‘zone out’ and fixate on a random wall for periods of ti…
March 6, 2023 • 88 shares
Snowy’s Story: A dog with breast cancer
Case study
Snowy’s Story: A dog with breast cancer
Mrs White was clearly anxious as she carefully lifted Snowy, her 11-year-old Bichon Frise, onto the table. “I was just giving her a morning tummy rub when I noticed it”, she explains, feeding Snowy treats as she speaks,…
March 2, 2023 • 17 shares
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