Dr. Elizabeth Bales

Liz Bales, VMD

Veterinarian

Doc Liz Bales

Education & Trainings

Middlebury College, BA 1995
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine 2000

Activity & Honors

Alumni Commencement Speaker University Of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine 2020
19 Women to Watch Women & Wealth Magazine 2019

Advisory Boards

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Cat Friendly Practice
Fear Free
Vet Candy
The Human Animal Bond Association
The Pet Professionals Guild

Inventor of international award winning The Hunting Feeder for cats. Dr. Bales launched The Hunting Feeder with a successful kickstarter campaign.

Inaugural member of Philadelphia 76ers Innovation Lab

Professional Memberships

AVMA
PVMA
PPG
HABA

Publications

Now You Know How Your Cat Feels

Open Letter to Clients: The Hardest Day

What You Need to Ask When You Hire A Pet Sitter

Dr. Liz Bales is a graduate of Middlebury College and The University of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine. She focuses on unique behavioral and wellness needs of cats.

Dr. Bales is a writer, speaker and featured expert in all things cat around the globe, including multiple appearances on Fox and Friends, ABC News, Cheddar, QVC, Sirius xm, NPR’s How I Built This and more. In print, Dr. Bales is a regular contributor to PetMD, Chewy.com, Modern Cat Magazine, and Fear Free Happy Homes. Dr. Bales serves on the advisory boards at:

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Cat Friendly Practice,
Fear Free
Vet Candy
The Human Animal Bond Association
The Pet Professionals Guild

She is the founder of Doc and Phoebe’s Cat Company, and the inventor of The Hunting Feeder for cats. Dr. Bales launched The Hunting Feeder with a successful kickstarter campaign, joined the Philadelphia 76ers Innovation Lab for two years and licensed the brand to global manufacturing and distribution company Ethical Products--where she is the spokesperson, product developer and marketing designer for the brand, landing her a spot on Women & Wealth Magazine features 19 women to watch.

She has just launched V2 of The Hunting Feeder and plans to launch 5 revolutionary new products in 2020.

Recent Articles

Gastroenteritis in Dogs

Liz Bales, VMD

What Is Gastroenteritis in Dogs? Gastroenteritis in dogs is defined as an inflammation of a dog’s stomach (gastro-) and small intestine (-enteritis). In simple terms, gastroenteritis is an upset stomach. Pet parents might use the term “dog stomach bug” to describe this kind of illness, but the possible causes go beyond a viral infection. If your dog has bloody diarrhea or vomit, go...

What Are the Best Cat Foods for Sensitive Stomachs?

Liz Bales, VMD

Does your cat have a sensitive stomach? Do they consistently vomit or cough up hairballs? Believe it or not, hairballs aren’t normal for cats; their bodies are made to pass the hair that they ingest from...

What to Feed a Cat for Weight Gain

Liz Bales, VMD

When veterinarians talk about a cat’s weight, it’s usually focused on feline obesity. While obesity is a prominent health issue among cats, many cats are also struggling with being underweight. And similar...

What Is the Weight of an Average Cat, and When Is My Kitty Obese?

Liz Bales, VMD

In 2018, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) classified obesity as a disease, with 59.5% of cats being clinically overweight or obese. Carrying excess weight makes your cat much more likely...

How to Shop Smart for Healthy Cat Food

Liz Bales, VMD

Reviewed and updated for accuracy on December 2, 2019, by Dr. Liz Bales,VMD Providing your cat with quality nutrition is one of the most important things you can do. But how do you make sure you are choosing...

Is Declawing Cats Illegal?

Liz Bales, VMD

Declawing a cat used to be considered an effective way to deter destructive scratching in cats. However, times are changing, and a movement to ban the declawing of cats has emerged. This movement to make...