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

Walk in the Woods... but don't throw sticks!
Dogs
Walk in the Woods... but don't throw sticks!
Did you know it’s Walk in the Woods month?! What could be better than getting out and about with your faithful canine friend in the woods this spring? However, it’s really important to remember - stick injuries are a rea…
May 6, 2019 • 1 shares
Announcing our All-New Symptom Checker and Poisons Guide!
Ask a vet
Announcing our All-New Symptom Checker and Poisons Guide!
If your pet were to be ill, would you know how serious it was? Do you know whether they’d need a vet NOW or if it could wait till tomorrow - or even if it was something you could deal with by yourself? While you could of…
March 29, 2019 • 53 shares • 2 comments
Well done Swanspool!
News and Comment
Well done Swanspool!
We were delighted to announce the winner of the Best UK Vets 2019 on Wednesday... but the news doesn't end there, because we also held their official presentation on the same day! Read on for more about it, and some love…
March 18, 2019 • 444 shares
Announcing the Best UK Vet 2019...
Best UK Vets
Announcing the Best UK Vet 2019...
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now ready to make the announcement! For 12 months, veterinary practices across the UK have been asking their clients for reviews, good or bad (although hopefully most were good!). These are a…
March 13, 2019 • 52 shares
Equine Flu Outbreak - what do you need to know?
Horses
Equine Flu Outbreak - what do you need to know?
Once again, the UK has been hit by an outbreak of infectious disease - but this time it’s horses that are affected. As a result, the headlines are full of “Horse Flu!!!” stories, racecourses are closed, and some people a…
February 11, 2019 • 3 shares • 6 comments
Animal Medicines and the Law
Life as vet - what its like
Animal Medicines and the Law
As vets, we regularly get stick over animal medicines. Does my dog need that vaccine? Why did you give my cat that wormer? Isn’t there an alternative treatment with fewer side effects? These are all clinical decisions, a…
January 11, 2019 • 482 shares • 260 comments
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