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

Why does my dog need a Brucella canis test?
Dogs
Why does my dog need a Brucella canis test?
You may have heard recently that owners of imported dogs are increasingly being asked to get blood tests done for a relatively rare infection, Brucella canis. In some cases, vet practices are reportedly saying that they…
July 11, 2023 • 56 shares
Good News - pets can now travel freely between Northern Ireland and the mainland - no need for a passport!
News and Comment
Good News - pets can now travel freely between Northern Ireland and the mainland - no need for a passport!
Since the Northern Ireland Protocol came into effect when the UK left the EU’s regulatory framework, the law has been clear that to travel with a dog from the mainland UK to Northern Ireland, rabies vaccination and onero…
February 27, 2023 • 522 shares • 23 comments
Here’s to the Christmas Vets and Animal Carers
Christmas
Here’s to the Christmas Vets and Animal Carers
Over the Christmas period, most people are able to take a break - even if just a few days - to celebrate (or not!), relax, and recharge. This year especially, I think we all need a few “down days” to escape the world and…
December 24, 2022 • 8 shares
Do I need to keep my chickens indoors to protect them from Avian Flu?
Bird
Do I need to keep my chickens indoors to protect them from Avian Flu?
While we’ve been (quite sensibly!) worrying about a pandemic that affects humans, it’s important we don’t take our eyes off an older potential pandemic disease… Avian Flu. While the current strain isn’t as disruptive or…
November 8, 2022 • 129 shares
Do vets use nutritional supplements for their own cats?
Life as vet - what its like
Do vets use nutritional supplements for their own cats?
With a truly vast array of supplements on the shelves, all promising to help maintain our cats’ in tip-top health… Which ones are actually being used by vets? What do vets use for their own pets? We asked our cat-owning…
October 19, 2022 • 3 shares • 1 comments
How do I complain about my vet?
Controversial topics
How do I complain about my vet?
The vast majority of the time, your relationship with your vet will be a healthy and productive one. However, sometimes things go terribly wrong. So wrong, in fact, that you feel “this should never have happened, and mus…
October 2, 2022 • 24 shares
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