Dr. Stuart Hovis

Dr. Stuart Hovis is a 1997 graduate of the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. After one year of general practice, Dr. Hovis felt a calling to animal welfare and began working in her local animal shelter. In the shelter, she not only practiced shelter medicine but also became proficient in high-quality high-volume spay and neuter. After honing her skills as a spay and neuter surgeon, she paid it forward by teaching surgical techniques to senior veterinary students at the ASPCA. She has since retired from surgery but continues to practice shelter medicine caring for animals at her local animal shelter. Her veterinary interests are cat enrichment and behavior. She puts her feline behavior skills to the test daily by training her black cat Moufette. In her off time, Dr. Hovis also enjoys watching football, kayaking, yoga, walking or biking to nearby restaurants, and trips to the coast.

Recent Articles

20 Cat Sleeping Positions and What They Mean

Stuart Hovis, DVM

Cats sleep up to 16 hours a day—sometimes even more as they age. You’ve probably found your cat sleeping in a number of different positions, and some of them may be pretty strange. So what does it mean...

Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me?

Stuart Hovis, DVM

If you are a cat parent, you’re probably familiar with the cat headbutt, or as it’s more properly called, a head bunt. Many people consider a headbutt endearing, and in fact, a study showed that shelter...