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
What sort of vet should I take my pet chicken to?
The veterinary course is designed to train all vets to the same level in all the common species. Some diversification will happen in the final year, where students can choose to study certain species or areas of veterina…
July 15, 2022
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Is acupuncture a thing in dogs?
When you think of vets and needles, most people think of vaccinations or blood samples. But there is another type of needle that we can use to help our patients – acupuncture needles. …
June 30, 2022
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How long do cat vaccines last for?
A big part of veterinary healthcare these days is preventative medicine and the backbone of this is vaccinations. Cats should receive regular vaccinations in order to protect them against deadly diseases, but the regimes…
June 29, 2022
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Dog poop with white- why is my dog’s poo white?
As vets, we love talking about poo. We deal with all kinds of poo on a daily basis – hard poo, soft poo, lots of poo, no poo! We also see poo that comes in all different colours. One of the more unusual colours that we c…
Is it safe to leave dogs in cars these days?
We are living increasingly busy lives, dashing here, there and everywhere – the school run, the weekly shop, the petrol station. A lot of people bring their dogs along for the ride. But then what do you do when you get t…
May 31, 2022
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Why does my dog have bad breath?
Every dog owner carries an unconditional love for their pet. But some things can stretch that love to the limit, including bad breath. We all know that warm, fuggy smell when a panting canine friend gets a little too clo…
May 22, 2022
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