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

How to get care and medicines for your pet during the coronavirus outbreak
News and Comment
How to get care and medicines for your pet during the coronavirus outbreak
With the Covid-19 outbreak seeming to worsen every day, on Monday evening, the UK government took the decision to ban all but the most essential travel outside the home. While vets are still open - they are classified as…
March 25, 2020 • 114 shares • 4 comments
Will I be able to visit my vet during the Coronavirus outbreak?
Life as vet - what its like
Will I be able to visit my vet during the Coronavirus outbreak?
The coronavirus outbreak in the UK is happening - this isn’t something we see on our television screens from far away places. Our neighbours, friends and families are at risk. Many of us know people who are suspected or…
March 23, 2020 • 2684 shares • 26 comments
Is your cat safe from panleukopenia?
Cats
Is your cat safe from panleukopenia?
This infection in cats confusingly goes by many different names. It is called panleukopenia because infected cats suffer a low white blood cell count (known as panleukopenia). It is also called Feline Infectious Enteriti…
March 16, 2020 • 92 shares • 137 comments
Best UK Vet 2020
News and Comment
Best UK Vet 2020
For the last 12 months, vets practices across the UK have been asking their clients for reviews. For the last 12 months, we’ve been frantically counting them up and comparing the results… and now we’re ready to release t…
March 11, 2020 • 23 shares
Can I catch coronavirus from my pet?
News and Comment
Can I catch coronavirus from my pet?
Updated 27/07/2020 It seems highly likely that the new coronavirus, catchily named COVID-19, originated in animals. The current consensus seems to be that it is primarily a bat virus, although some genetic input from rel…
February 29, 2020 • 5636 shares • 22 comments
Best UK Vets 2020 Nearly Here...
News and Comment
Best UK Vets 2020 Nearly Here...
Well, the competition has ended! Our staff are busy counting up the results, and we should know who the winner is shortly… Did you vote? If so, please tell us in the comments!…
February 10, 2020 • 1 shares
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