Dr. Hannah Harjen BVetMed PhD MRCVS

About

Hannah is a British small animal veterinarian who lives in Norway. After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2005, she worked in small animal practice and emergency medicine in the UK and Norway, before returning to university in 2017 to do a PhD. She currently teaches the next generation of veterinary students at the Norwegian school of veterinary medicine and researches the effects of snake bites in dogs. She is passionate about veterinary medical communication and has even been known to appear on television to talk about adder bites in dogs.

RECENT ARTICLES:

Image capturing the natural behavior of cats mating, illustrating a moment of reproduction within the feline world.

Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Scream When Mating?

When cats mate, it might sound like more of a fight than a romantic encounter. As dramatic as it can sound, these feline mating noises are not a cause for concern. However, the female cat...

Dr. Hannah Harjen BVetMed PhD MRCVS

Fastidious cat engaged in a thorough grooming session, ensuring its coat remains clean and well-maintained.

Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Lick and Clean Themselves?

It's no secret that cats are well-groomed. They have a specially designed tongue to help clean and untangle their coat, and they put it to good use. Licking isn't always just about cleanliness, though. Cats...

Dr. Hannah Harjen BVetMed PhD MRCVS

Behavioral Problems in Cats

Cat Keeps Peeing on Husband’s Things? Top 5 Reasons Why

As much as we love our cats, they sometimes have odd or even frustrating ways of communicating with us. Take peeing on your husband's things, for instance: What's that all about? Well, there are several...

Dr. Hannah Harjen BVetMed PhD MRCVS