Amelia Gates
BVMSci(Hons) MRCVS
My name is Amelia and I’m a small animal vet currently working in the South West. I graduated from the University of Surrey in 2021 and moved away from my home in London to try a different lifestyle in Somerset. Since graduating I have failed to resist adopting a stray kitten, who now rules my home, as well as my obligatory black labrador which comes as standard with a Somerset and Devon post code. I now spend my weekends hiking, at dog classes or painting. Professionally I have a particular interest in ophthalmology and cat friendly clinics.
Latest articles by Amelia Gates
Can dogs develop a liver shunt?
You may have heard of a liver shunt in the context of a young dog or cat. These are puppies or kittens that have been born with an abnormally structured liver. This means that blood coming from the gastrointestinal syste…
April 12, 2024
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Why is neutering cheaper than other vet surgery?
Neutering is a veterinary surgeon’s bread and butter, but people are often pleasantly surprised by the pricing of neutering surgeries. This is particularly with such a spotlight on veterinary pricing in the media, with m…
March 13, 2024
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Why is neutering cheaper than other vet surgery?
Neutering is a veterinary surgeon’s bread and butter, but people are often pleasantly surprised by the pricing of neutering surgeries. This is particularly with such a spotlight on veterinary pricing in the media, with m…
March 13, 2024
Why does my dog ignore me?
We’ve all been there, shouting our dog’s name in the middle of a muddy field to no avail. Withering with embarrassment from the looks from other dog walkers and trying to ignore the faint concern that they’ve gone foreve…
March 2, 2024
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Are Bichon Frise dogs healthy?
A toy breed with fluffy white fur and a friendly temperament, bichon frise dogs have been a popular family pet for decades, they also boast an average life expectancy of 12- 15 years. When considering getting a dog breed…
Is it wrong to put a dog down for behavioural issues?
It’s always upsetting to have a dog with behavioural issues; these can range from minor gripes like an unreliable recall to dangerous issues such as aggression towards dogs and people. With dog bite attack statistics on…
February 10, 2024
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