Dr. Lorie Huston

Lorie Huston, DVM

There are several reasons why cats may pee or poop outside their litter box, some of which may indicate a medical or behavioral condition. If your cat suddenly starts urinating or defecating outside of...

Lorie Huston, DVM

What are the most common cat poisons—do you know? Back in 2006, an article published in Veterinary Medicine reported "The 10 most common toxicoses in cats" based on the 10 most common feline poisons reported...

Lorie Huston, DVM

There are lots of jobs that are stressful, but I don’t think there are many that can compare to being a shelter/rescue volunteer or worker. No matter how many animals you help, there are always more that...

Lorie Huston, DVM

With cats being the mysterious creatures they are, a number of myths have sprung up around them. Many of these myths are far from being true and some even border on being ridiculous; but they persist,...

Lorie Huston, DVM

The month of September has been designated as Happy Cat Month. That’s right — a whole month dedicated to keeping your cat happy and, of course, healthy. Although we're now at the end of September, here are my top tips for keeping your cat happy throughout the year. Provide entertainment for your cat. Make sure your cat has lots of toys to play with and also make sure you set...

Lorie Huston, DVM

Many people are somewhat familiar with Alzheimer's disease, but few know that dogs and cats can also suffer from a similar condition known as cognitive dysfunction. What is Cognitive Dysfunction? In short,...