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

Animal Euthanasia - not just when, but how and why
Life as vet - what its like
Animal Euthanasia - not just when, but how and why
I write this with a very heavy heart. One of my professional colleagues - although I never knew him personally - has just been struck off by our regulator, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). And the biggest…
November 12, 2018 • 1175 shares • 70 comments
Brexit and Pet Travel - URGENT Update for Pet Owners
News and Comment
Brexit and Pet Travel - URGENT Update for Pet Owners
As part of the planning process before Brexit next spring, the government has been releasing a series of “advisory” notices for businesses, professions, and the public. Today (6th November), the APHA (Animal and Plant He…
November 6, 2018 • 4397 shares • 169 comments
Will the clock change affect my animals?
News and Comment
Will the clock change affect my animals?
This weekend (at 2am on Sunday, October 28th) the clocks in the UK go back by one hour. If you’d forgotten, now’s the time to go and set a reminder for yourself (!), otherwise, I’d like to look in a bit more detail at ho…
October 24, 2018 • 200 shares
Is it safe for my dog to eat its own sick?
Ask a vet
Is it safe for my dog to eat its own sick?
If you’ve owned dogs for any period of time, you’ll be well aware of their less pleasant habits… However, there are very few that are as disgusting to us as eating their own sick! That awful “retch… retch… heAVe… slurp s…
October 12, 2018 • 311 shares • 41 comments
Cannabis Oil for Animals - Banned or Supported by the Government?
News and Comment
Cannabis Oil for Animals - Banned or Supported by the Government?
Last Friday, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) released, rather out of the blue, a really surprising press release. The VMD is the regulator for the manufacture, sale, prescription and use of veterinary medicine…
September 17, 2018 • 487 shares • 40 comments
Pets “scared” when being put to sleep - wake up call or fake news?
Life as vet - what its like
Pets “scared” when being put to sleep - wake up call or fake news?
There’s another viral article doing the rounds on Facebook at the moment… but this one really is hitting a tender spot. The article, most recently reported by the Evening Standard, is a heartfelt plea from a vet for owne…
September 11, 2018 • 1542 shares • 6 comments
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