Fiona Gilston

BVMS

Growing up in Glasgow, Fiona graduated from the city's veterinary school in 2005 before relocating to Scotland's north-east where she worked as a companion animal and exotic animal vet for several years. A desire to volunteer at a charity vet clinic in a Pacific Island nation brought her to the Southern Hemisphere where she has since settled in New Zealand. Although private practice has been the mainstay of her work, Fiona has continued to support not-for-profits through additional volunteering in a South American vet clinic, and regular voluntary support of a local wildlife hospital alongside becoming a conservation researcher. Through these roles she has developed particular interests in feline behaviour, husbandry and symptom recognition in exotic species, and wildlife rehabilitation and research.
Her clinical articles are edited by David Harris BVSc MRCVS for the UK readership.

Latest articles by Fiona Gilston

What does it mean if my cat has a high PCV blood result?
Cats
What does it mean if my cat has a high PCV blood result?
There are several reasons that your vet may recommend running a blood test on your cat. Blood tests can help assess an individual's health before a general anaesthetic. They can help to determine the cause of an illness…
May 21, 2024 • 13 shares
Is a Mastiff a healthy breed, and do they make good pets?
Breeds
Is a Mastiff a healthy breed, and do they make good pets?
The mastiff is an ancient breed of dog that has existed for thousands of years. One of the giant breeds, mastiffs were historically bred as guard dogs and for hunting. Nowadays, they are more likely to be found as a pet…
May 7, 2024 • 51 shares
Where's the best place to put a cat's bed?
Behaviour
Where's the best place to put a cat's bed?
Our pet cats sleep a lot. In fact, most adult cats sleep on average 15 hours a day. Senior cats and kittens may even sleep more than that. As devoted owners, we want to provide a safe and cosy spot for our feline compani…
May 1, 2024 • 135 shares
All about Acromegaly in cats
Cats
All about Acromegaly in cats
You’re probably familiar with the concept that hormones are the body’s messengers. Released in one part of the body, they travel to another prompting some kind of response in a target organ. Hormones have many functions,…
April 26, 2024 • 21 shares
What is a sebaceous gland adenoma in dogs?
Common Conditions
What is a sebaceous gland adenoma in dogs?
As our domesticated pets live longer lives, the potential for diseases to occur in their lifetime also increases. Of the common conditions afflicting our canine companions, lumps and bumps often result in a trip to the v…
April 24, 2024 • 19 shares
Common Conditions
"Weak" Immune systems: Immunocompromising disorders of dogs
As you and your dog go about your daily chores and routines, the immune system is constantly on patrol, scouring the body for signs of impending invasion and weeding out abnormal or cancerous cells. Just like a healthy h…
February 3, 2024 • 13 shares • 1 comments
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