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

Why does my dog only eat from my hand?
Dogs
Why does my dog only eat from my hand?
It is often said that the way to a dog’s heart is through its stomach. We often see dogs as lovers of food, eager to get into everything and anything. But for some dogs, getting them to eat food can be a challenge. And t…
February 1, 2024 • 99 shares
Is sedation before euthanasia right for dogs?
Dogs
Is sedation before euthanasia right for dogs?
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest parts of sharing our lives with an animal companion. The word euthanasia comes from the Greek language and means ‘good death’. It is used to describe a stress-free en…
January 30, 2024 • 318 shares
What is Aortic Stenosis in Dogs?
Common Conditions
What is Aortic Stenosis in Dogs?
The heart is a powerful muscle that gives our animals life. Made up of four chambers, separated by valves, it is responsible for pumping oxygen and blood around the body.  If the structure of the muscle or valves is…
December 1, 2023 • 7 shares
Do I need to vaccinate my dog against herpesvirus?
Dogs
Do I need to vaccinate my dog against herpesvirus?
All viruses have the potential to impact the health, welfare and survival of those animals they infect. Where a virus causes obvious symptoms, infection may be easy to detect. However, some viruses can cause less obvious…
November 26, 2023 • 16 shares
Why does my dog zone out?
Behaviour
Why does my dog zone out?
Dogs are usually very interactive and responsive animals and make great companions as a result. So, when our pet suddenly, occasionally or regularly appears to zone out, staring into space and not acknowledging us, it ca…
October 8, 2023 • 21 shares
Why does my cat use the litter tray right after I clean it?
Behaviour
Why does my cat use the litter tray right after I clean it?
There are many curious behaviours in cats noted by their owners, and litter tray habits are one of them. If your cat uses one at all, you may occasionally or regularly notice that it uses it right after you have cleaned…
June 26, 2023 • 235 shares
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