Claire Turner
BVetMed MRCVS
Claire grew up in Cheshire before moving to London to study at the Royal Veterinary College. On graduating in 2010, Claire spent time at a charity clinic in South Africa before returning to the UK to take up a position in a mixed practice in the Cotswolds. After enjoying over ten years seeing all manner of creatures great and small, Claire moved to a small animal practice in Gloucestershire and now splits her days between running a fully kitted out mobile consulting van and consulting or operating in the clinic. Claire lives with her husband, young daughter and rescue cat, Nigel, and in her spare time enjoys photography, baking and playing hockey.
Latest articles by Claire Turner
Do Boxer dogs get many health problems?
The Boxer dog is one of the most common breeds in both the UK and the USA; consistently featuring in the ‘Top 20 most common dog breeds’. They tend to be docile yet playful dogs, loyal to their owners, and can make great…
October 4, 2024
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What is Chediak-Higashi Syndrome in cats?
Probably one of the more unusual-sounding conditions that can be seen in cats, Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that was first described in humans in the early 1940s, causing albinism, easy bruising an…
September 1, 2024
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Should I get pet insurance for my cross-breed dog?
Cross-breeds are, as the name suggests, a mixture of two or more breeds. Historically, cross-breeds were always seen as healthier than a pure-breed dog. But is this true and does it affect whether you should get pet insu…
August 6, 2024
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Can we prevent canine acne?
Acne is a common bane of many teenagers’ lives but did you know that dogs can get it too? Although the causes are different, the appearance can be very similar. So what is canine acne and how do you treat it?…
July 28, 2024
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How do I know if my dog has eaten blue-green algae?
During the hot summer months, many dogs like nothing more than diving into the nearest lake for a cooling swim. Normally this is a perfectly safe past-time but there is one thing that owners need to be aware of – blue-gr…
July 11, 2024
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What is the 4% rule in pet food labelling?
These days we are a lot more focussed on where our food comes from and the quality of the food that we eat. Many people are also concerned about the same for their pets; with the pet food market having exploded in the la…
June 30, 2024
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