Thinking Outside the Box
Did your cat miss the memo about using the litter box? Are they using the floor… the rug… your bed? Today board-certified veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Maggie O’Brian joins us to discuss reasons they might not be using the box, cat litter preference, and options for your cat to make using the litter box more desirable for them.
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BIO:
Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Maggie O’Brian earned her bachelor’s degree in animal nutrition from Ohio State University and then continued her educational journey, achieving her veterinary degree from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017.
After graduation, Dr. O’Brian spent one year in an emergency and primary care practice, gaining valuable experience. Her passion for helping animals and understanding their behavior led her to pursue an intensive 3-year residency program in Behavioral Medicine at Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine, which she successfully completed in 2021. It was in October of that year that Dr. O’Brian proudly became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorist.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. O’Brian’s heart is at home in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she resides with her husband, Colin, their adorable young son, Walter, and their naughty but sweet Beagle mix, Mashed Potatoes