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Lara Girsko

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About

As a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with a wealth of experience in animal welfare, she possess a keen interest in feline medicine and has set her sights on obtaining an ABVP-Feline specialty board certification. She is an active member of several local veterinary associations, and devotes her free time reading up on the latest animal-related scientific journals and studies.

Experience

Lara has been working in the veterinary field since 2001. She has over 22 years of experience dealing with all types of animals. Starting out as a pet walker, then a volunteer at a pet clinic. Lara set her sights on acquiring a veterinary degree, which she did in early 2005. She then worked as a Veterinary assistant, emergency room veterinarian, associate veterinarian before opening her own clinic. She is currently retired working from home as a self employed veterinary consultant as well as writing and editing her blog - ThePetStaff.

Education

Lara graduated in early 2005 with a veterinary degree from the University of California Davis with a Bachelors of Science degree in animal science.  


Posts by Lara Girsko

senior cat

When Is A Cat Considered A Senior

What Do Bunnies Eat- The Do's And Don'ts

What Do Bunnies Eat- The Do’s And Don’ts

jumping rabbit

How High Can Rabbits Jump

How To Relieve Cat Stress

How To Relieve Cat Stress

Why Would A Cat Eat Litter

Why Would A Cat Eat Litter- 5 Different Reasons

Common Cat Stress Symptoms

Is Your Cat Stressed? Here Are Some Common Cat Stress Symptoms

Stressed cat on the floor

What Causes Stress In A Cat

Cat Walking Out The Door

How To Keep A Cat From Running Out The Door

Why A Cat Plays In Litter Box And How To Stop It

7 Common Reasons Why A Cat Plays In Litter Box And How To Stop It

Brushing Cat Teeth Without Toothpaste

How To Brush Cat Teeth Without Toothpaste

Cat Proofing Your House

How To Cat Proof Your House—Room By Room

Stop Cat From Peeing On The Bed

How To Stop My Cat From Peeing On My Bed

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