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Dr. Lauren

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Q: Can an indoor cat get yeast infections?

My cat has a yeast infection in her ear. How can a cat get yeast infections if they’re an indoor cat?
Q: How long is a cat pregnancy?

How long do cats stay pregnant? How many kittens are normal?
Q: Is it safe to burn incense with my cat in the house?

Is it safe to burn incense with my cat in the house?
Q: Can my cat catch a disease from eating a bird?

My Rag Doll Cat ate a bird he caught in the yard and then threw up. Could he have caught a disease from the bird?
Q: How do I treat my dog's tear stains?

My Miniature Schnauzer has tear stains around her eyes. Is there any food I can feed her that will help with this, or eye drops that aren’t too expensive?
Q: My dog swallowed a bone. What should I do?

My Cocker Spaniel swallowed a small round lamb chop bone whole. Are there signs that this may be hurting her? Should I wait to see if she can pass it, or take her to a vet immediately?
Q: Why are my dog's ear flaps swollen?

My dog's ear flaps are swollen. His inner ears are fine and there are no other symptoms. What could this be?
Q: What food should a dog with an ulcer avoid?

Are there any special diets or foods to avoid for a dog with an ulcer?
Q: Can eating charcoal hurt my dog?

Our dog tries to eat charcoal from the fireplace. Could this hurt him?
Q: Is hair loss after vaccines normal?

My Yorkie has hair loss on the spot where the vet gives her shots. Is this normal?
Q: How do I stop nail bleeding without nitrate powder?

I watched your video on clipping nails. If you don’t have any of the nitrate powder you spoke of, is there anything else that can make the nail stop bleeding?
Q: How do I safely test if my dog can swim?

How can I safely test to see if my dog can swim?
Q: How do I completely remove ticks?

My Yorkie had two ticks on his ear that I removed with tweezers. However, I'm afraid the tick was not fully removed. What can I do? Can he still get diseases?
Q: How do I introduce new food to my dog?

I’m having a hard time introducing new food into my dog's diet. She always gets sick around the third day of the new food. Do you have any suggestions?
Q: How do I stop my dog from eating everything?

Our nine-month-old Puggle eats everything. Clothes, toys, faux flowers, basically anything! Why does she do this and how can we stop this behavior?
Is blood in my cat's feces serious?

Q: I have noticed a small amount of blood in my cat's feces. Is this something serious?
Should I give my dog the Leptospirosis shot?

Q: I recently adopted a Pug and in the paper work with him it says not to give him the leptospirosis shot. I have always given my pugs this shot. But my new pug was never given it because of the fear of reaction. What is your opinion on this? My vet says
Can I Cut My Cats Nails with Human Clippers?

Can I cut my cats nails with a human nail clippers?
Is My Lazy Puppy Sick?

I recently adopted a 9-week-old puppy about a week ago. We were expecting an energetic pup for our son to play with. She is the exact opposite.
Can Coffee Hurt Dogs?

My Cocker Spaniel loves to drink my coffee. Can coffee hurt dogs? Are there any signs I should watch for?
Dr. Lauren's Bio

Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to veterinary school. After graduating from Ross University, she completed one clinical year at North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Brickman is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Lauren's Appearances

Dr. Lauren appeared on the Today Show to talk about parasites on Sunday, June 22nd, 2008.
Do Dogs Get Bored of the Same Food

Is it a good idea to change dry dog food every so often to combat boredom or is it better to feed the same dry dog food all of their life?
Dogs & Hemorrhoids

My female Shih Tzu has a discharge of blood from her bum and a bump on the right side above her leg.
Puppies & Heartworm

Q: My dog was diagnosed with heartworms while she was pregnant and delivered a month later.
Pets Exercising after Eating

How long after eating can my cats exercise or play? It's a good idea for people to wait before working out, so should I give them some time to digest too?
Why do my dogs eat dirt?

Q: We have two Miniature Schnauzers that continually eat dirt out of the potted plants. Could there be vitamin deficiencies in the food we feed them?
Why is my older cat drinking so much water recently?

Q: Our cat is male and 17 years old. Lately he cannot get enough water. He drinks twice as much water as he used to. Is this a sign of an illness?
Travel Tips from Dr. Lauren

A travel checklist of Dr. Lauren's health tips to keep pets safe during their summer trips
Treatment for Cat Hip Displasia

Q: I think my cat has some hip displasia. Sometimes, it seems to me that he is in pain...
Is There An Alternative to Declawing My Cat?

Q: My furniture is being destroyed, but I really don't want to declaw my cat...
Will My Pet's Behavior Change After They Are Spayed/Neutered?

Q: Will my pet act differently after they are spayed or neutered?
What Causes Seizures in Dogs?

Q: I have a 4 year old toy Yorkie-toy Fox Terrier mix who has had 2 seizures since...
Why Is My Dog Scared Of Thunderstorms And What Can I Do About It?

Q: Why is my dog so afraid of thunder and how can I make him less scared?
How Can I Get My Cat To Use The Scratching Post?

Q: I bought a scratching post for my cat but he prefers my couch and wicker furniture.