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About

Dr. Laria Herod is a full-time veterinarian and the content creator behind Squally Muffin, a lifestyle brand with an emphasis on human and pet parenting. She shares engaging content on several social media platforms with the help of her doting husband, their adorable daughters, adopted family dog, and chatty cat. After completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee, Laria left her home state to enjoy 300+ days of summer in the greater Phoenix area.

Education

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2016 - 2020
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • 2012 - 2017

Experience

Dr. Laria Herod is Small Animal General Practice Associate Veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital in Queen Creek, Arizona. She began her journey as a blogger turned influencer turned content creator while in veterinary school. When she is not creating new memories with her family, she likes to fill in at various veterinary hospitals across the greater Phoenix area to help with the great veterinary shortage.

Articles

  1. two cats eating out of two food bowls

    How To Feed Multiple Cats in One Home

    Learn how to prevent your cats from eating each other's food and create more peaceful mealtimes.
  2. Tuxedo cat sitting with paws tucked on carpet

    How Heavy Should My Cat Be? Healthy Cat Weight

    Pet obesity is on the rise—and so is the average cat weight. But what is considered a healthy cat weight? Find out what to do if your cat...
  3. cat with vet

    How Often Do You Take a Cat to the Vet?

    Annual visits to the vet for your cat are highly recommended. Find out what preventative care can do.
  4. human thumbs exposing cat teeth

    Cat Teeth Cleaning: Do or Don’t?

    Learn about the importance of cleaning your cat’s teeth and how to go about getting it done!
  5. tabby cat crying

    Signs of Cat Separation Anxiety & How To Help

    Some cats show signs of separation anxiety with their humans. Learn the signs and get tips on how to treat a cat with separation anxiety...
  6. orange tabby cat getting vaccinated

    10 Reasons To Take a Cat to the Vet

    Let’s take a look at some of the most common reasons to visit the vet, regardless of life stage.
  7. tabby cat being held by human

    Why Is My Cat Losing Hair?

    Cat hair loss, also known as alopecia in cats, can have several causes – most of which are easily treatable.
  8. cat sniffing green grape

    Can Cats Eat Grapes or Raisins?

    Find out why even a small amount of grapes or raisins can result in acute kidney failure in cats.
  9. creamy peanut butter jar and spoon

    Can Cats Eat Peanut Butter?

    Peanut butter is not toxic to cats, but it doesn't provide any nutritional value for felines either.