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

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
Case Study - Scamp’s Strange Behaviour
Behaviour
Case Study - Scamp’s Strange Behaviour
Scamp, a 5yo Cockapoo, was in for his annual vaccinations and check up on a sunny Wednesday morning. The vet, Clare, had given him a full examination and declared him wonderfully healthy, including good oral hygiene and…
July 5, 2023 • 423 shares
Case study: permethrin poisoning in a cat
Case study
Case study: permethrin poisoning in a cat
It was a highly panicked Elsie Trent who called her local veterinary surgery on a Wednesday afternoon. She’d just realised she’s applied the wrong spot-on flea product to her cat, Tabitha. She had applied the product abo…
June 18, 2023 • 190 shares
Do cats have a dominance hierarchy?
Behaviour
Do cats have a dominance hierarchy?
As a self-confessed cat fanatic, it may not be surprising that I find the social structure of cats to be fascinating; but these complex and dynamic relationships are hugely important to understand. Cats are territorial,…
June 6, 2023 • 164 shares
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