Dr Meg Barnes

BVSc MRCVS

Meg is a small animal veterinarian in the United Kingdom, hailing from Australia. When not vetting she likes hiking, painting and consuming books, and will always seek out the dog in a crowded room.

Latest articles by Dr Meg Barnes

My dog hasn't eaten for 12 hours, what should I do?
Common Conditions
My dog hasn't eaten for 12 hours, what should I do?
Although our dogs provide us boundless love and comfort, they can also come with a healthy dollop of worry. From perhaps deciding to forget what recall is, to chewing things they really shouldn’t be chewing, we can all g…
November 18, 2021 • 66 shares
Is it possible to swap pet insurance?
Pet Insurance
Is it possible to swap pet insurance?
Pet insurance is now an important aspect of pet ownership. When you take on a pet, you also take on a responsibility for their health. Animals break their legs, pick up illnesses, eat silly things, and have bodily organs…
October 31, 2021 • 18 shares
Whose responsibility is it to remember dog and cat booster vaccines?
Controversial topics
Whose responsibility is it to remember dog and cat booster vaccines?
In the fast-paced modern world, it can feel as if your to-do list presses upon you from every single direction. From work to maintaining a house. To maintaining life in general and keeping stomachs full; it can be extrem…
October 28, 2021 • 38 shares
Are there pet sitters for my dog when I have to go back to work?
Pet Services
Are there pet sitters for my dog when I have to go back to work?
Over the last eighteen months, our lives have been upended in more ways than one. And whilst the world returns back to a semblance of normality, we may find ourselves at loss with what to do with our pets. With a whole g…
October 7, 2021 • 26 shares
What’s the best reflective clothing for dogs?
Dogs
What’s the best reflective clothing for dogs?
Those of us in the northern hemisphere are heading into long nights. Which for many of us, means dog walks in the dark. Whilst keeping ourselves and our furry friends dry may be at the forefront of our minds, what about…
October 1, 2021 • 23 shares
How often should dogs bathe?
Dogs
How often should dogs bathe?
Whether your dog gets a semi-regular hose down in the garden, or a weekly warm bubble bath complimented by head massages and paw rubs, you may often wonder: just how often should I be doing this? And like a lot of respon…
September 14, 2021 • 90 shares • 1 comments
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