Dr. Luqman Javed DVM (Veterinarian)

Dr. Luqman (also known as Dr. Lucky) grew up with an extreme fondness for animals of all kinds. By becoming a veterinarian, he turned his childhood dream into reality. Now, his goals are focused on providing help to cats all around the world by helping to cat owners understand their feline friends better to ensure the best quality of life for them. His passions are wildlife, exotic pets, pet owner education, and animal welfare. He graduated with his DVM from the Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2020. He has worked with a variety of animal species and has decades of personal experience with keeping many different types of exotic pets, such as turtles, hamsters, freshwater fish, chickens, songbirds, and parrots (and he has extensive skills in training parrots, too).

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Can Cats and Rats Be Friends? Our Vet Answers & Explains

Rats don’t get much love from pop culture or social media. But that’s not fair because these rodents can be loving, caring, and gentle pets. Cats, in contrast, are everyone’s favorites. More importantly, they are a threat to rats; cats kill, eat, or just hunt the little guys for fun. So, does that mean these […]

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Do Cats & Guinea Pigs Get Along

Do Cats and Guinea Pigs Get Along? Our Vet Answers

Despite reputations and overall advice, there are always a few examples of animal interactions that somehow manage to escape the norm. If you search the internet for cats and guinea pigs together, you will definitely find a few examples. In general, though, guinea pigs and cats don’t get along. A cat’s innate prey drive endangers

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Why Does My Cat Hug My Arm & Bite Me? Our Vet Answers & Explains

Cats are curious creatures, and any pet lover who owns one can tell you it’s true. A cat can be perfectly happy with being petted and loved one second, and the next, they’re hugging your arm and sinking their teeth in. The main reason cats hug your arm and bite is because they’re practicing hunting.

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6 Signs You Need to Change Your Cat’s Food: Our Vet Explains

As a cat owner, you want to provide your feline friend with the best nutrition to keep them healthy and happy. But just like people, your cat’s nutritional needs will change throughout its lifetime. There are several possible reasons, such as age, health issues, or a food allergy. In this article, we’ll look at instances

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Can a Cat Smell Human Hormones? Our Vet Explains the Science

A cat’s sense of smell is much better than ours. This can be attributed to the fact that cats are endowed with over 200 million odor receptors in their nose, allowing them to detect a wide range of human scents and possibly also hormones. Their keen sense of smell helps them detect their prey and

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Do Cats & Rabbits Get Along

Do Cats & Rabbits Get Along? Our Vet Explains the Risks & Options

If you’re an animal lover, then you may always be seeking out new critters you can bring into your home. While cats are popular pets, rabbits are surprisingly popular pets as well and are sought after by exotic pet enthusiasts all over the world. Between these pet-owning homes, there must be at least some overlap,

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Do Cats Like Being Squished? Our Vet Answers & Explains Feline Behavior

Cats are fascinating as individuals, and some cats may become stressed out when exposed to new situations or people. Such cats may become particularly nervous around loud noises such as fireworks, crying babies, and sounds associated with home renovations. Like humans, cats sometimes need a bit of comfort. There are several ways to ease feline

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At What Age Is a Cat Considered a Senior? Our Vet Answers & Provides Care Tips

Watching our cats grow from kittens into adults and beyond is full of challenges, laughs, and lots of love. But as your cat ages and enters their senior years is when you need to make some adjustments in the way you care for them. After all, you want to keep your cat with you for

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Do Cats Stress Eat or Have Comfort Food? Our Vet Explains Feline Eating Behavior

Many of us take comfort in certain foods, like late-night ice cream, mac and cheese, or a hot bowl of chili. But do cats also stress-eat? Do they crave specific foods? It’s true that our kitties love to eat, but is it really the same? The answer is simple: Cats that like to overindulge in

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