Dr. Elizabeth Bales

Dr. Liz Bales is a graduate of Middlebury College and The University of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine. She focuses on unique behavioral and wellness needs of cats. 

Dr. Bales is a writer, speaker and featured expert in all things cat around the globe, including multiple appearances on Fox and Friends, ABC News, Cheddar, QVC, Sirius xm, NPR’s How I Built This and more. In print, Dr. Bales is a regular contributor to PetMD, Chewy.com, Modern Cat Magazine, and Fear Free Happy Homes. Dr. Bales serves on the advisory boards at:

• University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine 

• Cat Friendly Practice,

• Fear Free

• Vet Candy 

• The Human Animal Bond Association

• The Pet Professionals Guild

She is the founder of Doc and Phoebe’s Cat Company, and the inventor of The Hunting Feeder for cats. Dr. Bales launched The Hunting Feeder with a successful kickstarter campaign, joined the Philadelphia 76ers Innovation Lab for two years and licensed the brand to global manufacturing and distribution company Ethical Products–where she is the spokesperson, product developer and marketing designer for the brand, landing her a spot on Women & Wealth Magazine features 19 women to watch.

She has just launched V2 of The Hunting Feeder and plans to launch 5 revolutionary new products in 2020. 

Recent Articles

Average Cat Weight: What’s Healthy and How To Tell

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The average cat weight is between 8–12 pounds, with most cats weighing around 10 pounds. However, that can vary widely depending on breed, age, and lifestyle. Knowing what’s normal for your cat is key...

Can I Reapply Flea Treatment Early?

Liz Bales, VMD

Are you still seeing fleas after using a topical flea prevention treatment ? What should you do now? This is a question asked by frustrated people with itchy pets every day. You might be applying the medication...

What Are the Best Cat Foods for Sensitive Stomachs?

Liz Bales, VMD

Does your cat have a sensitive stomach? Do they consistently vomit or cough up hairballs? Believe it or not, hairballs aren’t normal for cats ; their bodies are made to pass the hair that they ingest from...

What to Feed a Cat for Weight Gain

Liz Bales, VMD

When veterinarians talk about a cat’s weight, it’s usually focused on feline obesity . While obesity is a prominent health issue among cats, many cats are also struggling with being underweight. And similar...

Is Declawing Cats Illegal?

Liz Bales, VMD

Declawing a cat used to be considered an effective way to deter destructive scratching in cats . However, times are changing, and a movement to ban the declawing of cats has emerged. This movement to make...

Does My Dog Need a Rabies Vaccine Every Year?

Liz Bales, VMD

I am so glad you asked. Why? Because rabies is a viral disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, and proper vaccination is the best and only way to keep you and your dog safe. There is...