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
BBC, do you really think puppies are a business opportunity?
For most of us, no, they aren’t - either they’re loving friends, or they’re faithful working companions (or both!). However, whatever our relationship with our dogs, they are sentient, sensitive creatures. Puppies aren’t…
December 11, 2020
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Will vets be open in Tier 3?
With the end of "Lockdown 2", different parts of the UK economy will be opening at different rates. In England, the country is divided into Tiers, with the strictest (Tier 3) not looking very different from full lockdown…
November 30, 2020
Vet Panel: Dogs and puppies with diarrhoea
Digestive upsets are a really common condition in dogs and puppies. So we’ve gathered a vet panel of our regular writers to talk about it for you! They are vets David Harris (DLH), Laura Waring (LW) and Rachel Kenv…
November 19, 2020
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How do video vet appointments work?
As the Lockdown 2 grinds onwards, we’re very fortunate that most vets practices have taken the time to fine-tune their procedures and protocols to deal with Covid. This means that most have not gone back to an “Emergenci…
November 16, 2020
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Are vets closing in the November Lockdown 2?
I’m sure many of us responded to the UK Government’s announcement on Saturday with something like “here we go again…” Once again, England is going into some sort of lockdown, with businesses being closed, and restriction…
Will the new Agriculture law hurt animal welfare post-Brexit?
Yesterday - 12th October 2020 - MPs in the UK voted to approve the new Agriculture Bill. This law will set out the framework for a wide range of matters related to British agriculture as the UK leaves the European Union…
October 12, 2020
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