Dr. Lauren Demos

Veterinarian

About

As a veterinarian, Lauren is happy to share her experience in emergency medicine and cats, with everyone. She enjoys sharing insightful, real life tips for having cats as part of your life, and what to do in critical situations with your pets.

Lauren is a vet with over a decade of experience in cats and dogs, along with infectious diseases. She loves teaching, and lectures for students, owners, and clinicians, on various topics.

Lauren received her degrees from Murdoch University, in Perth.

Experience

Education

Author's archive

Oct 7, 2025

How Long Do Toy Poodles Live? Vet Reviewed Average Lifespan, Data & Care

The Toy Poodle is the most petite member of the Poodle breed of dogs, and it is one of the cutest as well! Toy Poodles are fun to own, clever, highly trainable…

By Nicole Cosgrove

Oct 29, 2025

Bumps On a Cat’s Nose – Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

Cat’s noses are sensitive areas, prone to scrapes and scratches, but also a handful of unique issues. Bumps on a cat’s nose can be quite disturbing to see, esp…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

Jan 19, 2026

Histiocytomas in Dogs: Our Vets Explain the Signs, Causes & Treatment

Skin growths can be very disconcerting, especially since they can arise without obvious cause—which can lead to speculation, and googling for various possible…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

Oct 29, 2025

Papillomas in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Care (Vet Answer)

Papillomas in cats are caused by viruses that cause excessive skin growth— in short, warts. It was only relatively recently that such viruses were discovered a…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

Nov 26, 2025

Pneumonia in Dogs – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment (Vet Answer)

Pneumonia in dogs can be caused by viral or bacterial infections from a variety of different pathogens. Dogs that have suppressed immune systems, either from m…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

Oct 29, 2025

Skin Tumors in Cats - Taking a Look at Histiocytomas (Vet Answer)

It's always a bit disconcerting to find a skin bump on your cat! Skin growths in cats are arguably not as common in cats as they are in dogs. However, they do…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

Oct 29, 2025

My Cat Ate Paint! Our Vet Explains What to Do

Cats may be far less likely than dogs to eat paint—or anything, for that matter! However, it can still occur. For example, kittens may be a bit more inquisitiv…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

Nov 6, 2025

Why Are There Lumps & Bumps On My Dog’s Skin? (Vet Answer)

It is not uncommon to find lumps and bumps on the skin of dogs, regardless of their age. Dogs can be real troublemakers and are known to find their fair share…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

Nov 3, 2025

Hemangiosarcoma in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment (Vet Answer)

Hemangiosarcomas are not to be taken lightly, no matter what species they occur in. Arising as a form of cancer that spreads from blood vessels, they can occur…

By Dr. Lauren Demos

May 2, 2025

Should You Pick Scabs Off Cats? (Vet Answer)

You feel a bump on your cat’s skin, and your natural inclination is to remove it. They may scratch at it, seemingly uncomfortable, which may further your desir…

By Dr. Lauren Demos