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

Is there a kennel club for cats?
Breeds
Is there a kennel club for cats?
In February 2020, the PDSA reported that with 51% of UK adults owning a pet. The split between cats and dogs was pretty even, with 26% owning dogs and 24% cats. Over recent years, cats have become almost as popular pets…
June 5, 2021 • 3 shares
Can cats get sunburnt and what are the signs?
Cats
Can cats get sunburnt and what are the signs?
Cats love to lie out in the sun, dozing in the warmth of the rays and watching the world go round with half-lidded eyes. But can this idyllic life in the sun cause problems? Cats, just like humans, are at risk of sunburn…
May 19, 2021 • 7 shares • 2 comments
Since when did a moggie kitten cost £500?
Cats
Since when did a moggie kitten cost £500?
Cats are hugely popular pets, and millions are kept in homes worldwide. They come in different colours, hair-coats, shapes and sizes and definitely different personalities! Buying a new kitten is an exciting time, but it…
April 24, 2021 • 2 shares
Do cats need covid vaccines?
Cats
Do cats need covid vaccines?
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact all our lives for the past year. Cat owners have had an additional worry, with some media reports discussing the possibility of infection in both large and domestic cats. As th…
April 13, 2021 • 17 shares • 2 comments
Cat Personality: The Feline Five
Cats
Cat Personality: The Feline Five
Cat owners around the world will not be surprised to learn that a new study has shown cats to be absolutely chock-full of personality. Of course, we’ve known this since the first cats wandered into human homes (probably…
April 8, 2021 • 504 shares • 4 comments
How much food should an 8-week-old kitten eat?
Diet
How much food should an 8-week-old kitten eat?
Kittens are rapidly growing and developing, so their diet is hugely important. It is also necessary for them to have a different nutritional balance to their adult counterparts. Kittens need food that is very high in ene…
March 25, 2021 • 24 shares • 2 comments
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