Dr. Lorie Huston

Recent Articles

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...

The 10 Most Common Poisons That Affect Cats

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...

Easy Ways to Reduce the Number of Homeless Pets

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...

7 Common Cat Myths Disproved

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,...

6 Nutrients in Pet Food that Can Harm Your Cat

Lorie Huston, DVM

Sick Cat? See if Your Pet Food Has the Right Amount of these 6 Nutrients By Lorie Huston, DVM Cats are just like people when it comes to food — they need a diet that is rich in nutrients. But be careful....

6 Nutrients in Pet Food that Can Harm Your Dog

Lorie Huston, DVM

Sick Dog? Check to See if Your Pet Food Has the Right Amount of these 6 Nutrients By Lorie Huston, DVM Just like people, when it comes to food dogs need a diet that is rich in nutrients. There are, however,...