Dr. Lauren
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- 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?
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- 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
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- Can I Cut My Cats Nails with Human Clippers?
- Can I cut my cats nails with a human nail clippers?
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- 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.
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- Can Coffee Hurt Dogs?
- My Cocker Spaniel loves to drink my coffee. Can coffee hurt dogs? Are there any signs I should watch for?
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- 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.
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- Dr. Lauren's Appearances
- Dr. Lauren appeared on the Today Show to talk about parasites on Sunday, June 22nd, 2008.
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- 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?
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- 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?
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- Dogs & Hemorrhoids
- My female Shih Tzu has a discharge of blood from her bum and a bump on the right side above her leg.
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- Puppies & Heartworm
- Q: My dog was diagnosed with heartworms while she was pregnant and delivered a month later.
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- 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?
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- 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?
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- Travel Tips from Dr. Lauren
- A travel checklist of Dr. Lauren's health tips to keep pets safe during their summer trips
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- Treatment for Cat Hip Displasia
- Q: I think my cat has some hip displasia. Sometimes, it seems to me that he is in pain...
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- Is There An Alternative to Declawing My Cat?
- Q: My furniture is being destroyed, but I really don't want to declaw my cat...
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- Will My Pet's Behavior Change After They Are Spayed/Neutered?
- Q: Will my pet act differently after they are spayed or neutered?
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- What Causes Seizures in Dogs?
- Q: I have a 4 year old toy Yorkie-toy Fox Terrier mix who has had 2 seizures since...
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- 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?
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- 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.
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