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
Which pets have to hibernate?
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, many of us begin to think of hunkering down. Thick jumpers, warm fires and comfort food. For some animals, this change in season will bring about similar thoughts. For the…
November 16, 2021
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Does arthritis in dogs and cats get worse in bad weather?
As the summer sun gives way to the autumn rains and the leaves start to fall, so do the temperatures. Anecdotally, cold damp weather has long been thought of as a contributing factor to making arthritis pain worse in peo…
Why do dogs get diabetes?
Currently in the UK, nearly 5 million people are living with diabetes – that’s around one person in every thirteen. But did you know that diabetes is also fairly common in our pet dogs with an estimated one in three hund…
Does Adaptil actually work for fireworks in dogs?
As we approach the end of the year, celebrations such as Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve appear on the horizon. For many people, they provide a great excuse to crack out the fireworks, but often our pets feel differentl…
When are ticks most active?
Ask a hundred people to name a type of arachnid and it’s likely nearly all would say a spider. But there is another eight-legged beastie that lives widespread in the UK. This one is much more relevant to our pets – the t…
October 6, 2021
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What’s the best pet insurance for a pedigree dog?
During the past 17 months, whilst the country has been in and out of lockdown, pet ownership has exploded. With most rescue centres closed, people turned to breeders in search of their perfect pedigree. But due to the in…
August 20, 2021
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