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

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
New vomiting bug hitting UK dogs?
Dogs
New vomiting bug hitting UK dogs?
You may have seen posts on social media or pet websites recently about the possibility of a new vomiting bug hitting UK dogs. Coming hard on the heels of the Coronavirus outbreaks from Wuhan in China, people are not unre…
February 3, 2020 • 8549 shares • 222 comments
Brexit and Pet Passports: January 2020 Update
News and Comment
Brexit and Pet Passports: January 2020 Update
Well, the UK has now left the EU. Depending on your perspective, “congratulations” or “commiserations”... but what next? And how does it affect us travelling abroad with our pets? What are the current rules? A lot of peo…
January 31, 2020 • 622 shares
Coronaviruses and Animals - what's the risk?
News and Comment
Coronaviruses and Animals - what's the risk?
For the last week or so, the world has been watching with horror the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of a new viral disease outbreak. The catchily-named 2019-nCoV is a coronavirus, one of a very large family, but th…
January 27, 2020 • 717 shares
What is Fatty Liver Disease in cats and how is it treated?
Common Health Problems
What is Fatty Liver Disease in cats and how is it treated?
Fatty Liver Disease, or Hepatic Lipidosis, is one of the most common liver disorders of cats in the developed world. It typically occurs when an overweight cat loses weight too fast. Typically, this is either because of…
January 13, 2020 • 25 shares • 1 comments
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