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

Can dogs get skin tags?
Common Conditions
Can dogs get skin tags?
With an average lifespan of 10 – 13 years, it is not uncommon for our pets to develop lumps and bumps at some point in their life. Skin growths come in many shapes and sizes, and some are of more concern than others. But…
September 22, 2024 • 17 shares
Calcium imbalance in cats - why does my cat have brittle bones?
Cats
Calcium imbalance in cats - why does my cat have brittle bones?
Bones are an important structural component of the body. Healthy bones allow your pet to move freely, and express normal behaviours. Unhealthy bones on the other hand, can be a cause of pain, and they may impact your cat…
September 16, 2024 • 12 shares
Do sphynx cats make good pets?
Breeds
Do sphynx cats make good pets?
There may be no breed of cat more distinguishable than the Sphynx. First appearing in the 1960s, they have garnered a lot of attention due to their rather striking appearance as a hairless breed. They may be sought out b…
August 29, 2024 • 19 shares
Do cats get bored?
Behaviour
Do cats get bored?
Cats spend a large portion of their day asleep, and this can sometimes give the impression that they do not need much entertainment or interaction as a pet. An increasing number of cats are kept indoors with no, or limit…
July 15, 2024 • 40 shares • 1 comments
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 • 14 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 • 54 shares
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