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

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 • 262 comments
Animals at Christmas - Quiz Answers!
News and Comment
Animals at Christmas - Quiz Answers!
I hope everyone and their animals have had a great Christmas! Now, on Christmas Eve we posted a festive Quiz - so here, as requested, are the answers! If you haven’t answered the Quiz yet - give it a go here… and…
December 27, 2018 • 48 shares
Animals at Christmas - A VetHelpDirect Festive Quiz!
News and Comment
Animals at Christmas - A VetHelpDirect Festive Quiz!
If you think about it, the Christmas stories we tell are full of animals. There’s the donkey carrying Mary in the Nativity story (cue “Little Donkey” from everyone who has fond memories of 1980s nativity plays!), sheep (…
December 24, 2018 • 227 shares
The Twelve Dangers of Christmas
News and Comment
The Twelve Dangers of Christmas
Christmas comes but once a year… but for many pets, that’s once too often! There always seems to be a rush at most practices over the Christmas period, from people who’ve forgotten to pre-order medication, to pets who’ve…
December 18, 2018 • 480 shares
Anaesthetic Shortage - will it affect my pet?
News and Comment
Anaesthetic Shortage - will it affect my pet?
A number of vet practices have been reporting problems in the last few days in getting hold of the anaesthetic gas isoflurane, due to supply problems from the manufacturers. However, instead of lasting a few days and the…
December 10, 2018 • 2461 shares • 2 comments
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