David Harris

BVSc PGCert VetEd FHEA MRCVS

David graduated from Bristol Vet School in 2005. He spent several years in equine and then small animal practice, developing a particular interest in pharmacology and anaesthetics. David developed his digital skills working at the MyVetMeds veterinary pharmacy and brings those skills to VetHelpDirect particularly in his work creating content for veterinary practices. He now splits his time between VetHelpDirect and teaching veterinary nurses and animal science students at Cornwall College. He has a broad interest in all matters veterinary and biological, but a particular interest in evidence based practice and applied veterinary pharmacology; and is our veterinary content and technical editor.
He lives on Dartmoor surrounded by family dogs, sheep and horses!

Latest articles by David Harris

Seizures in an older dog
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Seizures in an older dog
Gail Looker-Williams asked: I have a 4th generation 13yr old Ridgeback girl (not neutered) who has had 3 occasions of panic & 2 seizures lasting under 1 min each time, these have all occurred in the last 8 - 10 month…
August 13, 2020 • 424 shares • 6 comments
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5 Ways to Save Money on Vet Bills
The economic news recently hasn’t been good, has it? While so far, government furlough schemes have protected a lot of jobs, there are dire warnings that unemployment or underemployment are set to soar in the near future…
July 28, 2020 • 107 shares • 2 comments
Brexit Pet Passport Update - July 2020
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Brexit Pet Passport Update - July 2020
Despite all the focus on the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s worth bearing in mind that there is other news... Including the (apparently) never-ending Brexit saga! And while negotiations between the UK and the EU over a futur…
July 13, 2020 • 157 shares • 3 comments
Covid 19 - what can medicine learn from vets’ experience?
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Covid 19 - what can medicine learn from vets’ experience?
As the pandemic rumbles on, with more and more people being infected day by day, our colleagues in human medicine are frantically searching for effective treatments, controls, and (hopefully!) a vaccine. The front-line h…
May 12, 2020 • 97 shares • 1 comments
Cats and Coronavirus - Indoors or Out?
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Cats and Coronavirus - Indoors or Out?
There’s been a lot of worry recently about cats and coronavirus, and this has culminated today in some very panicky reports from otherwise reputable news services. In this blog, we’re going to quickly explore the ins and…
April 8, 2020 • 61 shares
Can I give painkillers to my dog?
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Can I give painkillers to my dog?
with so many vets on "emergencies only", it can be very tempting to try to give your pet painkillers at home. The short advice, though, is don’t try this at home without veterinary advice, as it can be dangerous! Read on…
April 6, 2020 • 80 shares
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