Daniel Lioy-Ryan, PhD

Animal Behaviorist

Dr. Daniel Lioy-Ryan is an Animal Behaviorist and the Co-Founder of Cats in the City. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in understanding animal behavior, safely grooming cats, and working with cats at all life stages. Dr. Lioy-Ryan holds a PhD in Neuroscience from The Oregon Health & Science University.

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How to

Clean Gunk from Your Cat's Eyes

Cats can develop gunk in their eyes, or “eye boogers”, due to allergies and seasonal changes. You may notice your cat has gunk in the corner of their eyes in the morning and wonder how you can remove them safely. Rem...

How to

Open a Cat's Mouth

Most cat owners will need to open their cat’s mouth at some point. Cats do not generally enjoy the process and they will not open their mouths willingly in many cases. For instance, you may need to open a cat's mouth i...

How to

Treat Fleas in Young Kittens and Nursing Mothers

Fleas are annoying to humans and animals, and can actually be dangerous for very young kittens. While you can safely use flea medications on nursing mothers, manual removal is usually necessary for newborn kittens. Sligh...

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Deal with Fleas and Ticks with Newborn Kittens

Newborn kittens with fleas or ticks should be treated immediately. Blood sucking parasites can be fatal to kittens as they can cause anemia, or a low red blood cell count, or carry Lyme disease. However, most professiona...

How to

Dry a Cat

Your cat is probably irritated with you if you've just given them a bath. Learn how to quickly and comfortably dry your cat without tangling their fur or damaging their skin. All you need is a clean towel and a warm room...

How to

Kill Fleas and Ticks on Cats

Have you noticed your cat scratching her fur more than usual? Have you noticed little creatures crawling on your cat's skin? If so, they could be fleas or ticks. Unfortunately, if you've found them on your pet, they're m...

How to

Clean Kittens

Cats habitually groom themselves with their tongues, so you don't need to do much to clean them once they reach adulthood. Kittens, however, have trouble cleaning certain spots: the head, the back, and the behind. A moth...

How to

Clean Up Cat Hair

You love your cat, but their clumps of hair stuck to your couch, bed, and favorite cozy sweater? Not so much. Fortunately, you don't have to let cat hair take over your home. Keep reading to learn how to get rid of cat h...

How to

Brush a Cat

Brushing a cat is part of being a responsible cat parent. Regular brushing sessions help to cut down on loose dander, the number of hairballs your cat coughs up, and the amount of fur your cat sheds. You'll need differen...