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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

Can Dogs Have Almond Butter?

Tips For Leaving Cats While On Vacation

10 Tips For Leaving Cats While On Vacation

Cat in front of a closed door

Why Does My Cat Hate Closed Doors- Here Are 5 Good Reasons

Cat Scratching a Door

How To Stop Cats From Scratching Doors

Best Cat Hairball Remedies Every Cat Owner Should Know

The 8 Best Cat Hairball Remedies Every Cat Owner Should Know

Bee flying above dog's muzzle

Dog Stung By Bee In Mouth? Here Is What You Need To Do Next

Dog eating grass

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? The Unexpected Snack For Dogs Explained

A bee near dog's paw

My Dog Stepped On A Bee: What Do I Do Next?

Dog looking at a bee

Dog Stung By Bees? Here Is What Pet Parents Need To Do And Know

Cat eating from an automatic smart feeder

How Long Can You Leave A Cat Alone With Automatic Feeder

How Much Litter To Put In Litter Box

How Much Litter To Put In Litter Box

Cat smelling the cat litter on litter box

How Many Litter Boxes Per Cat Do You Need

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