Katie Facia

GradDip VN

I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2007 and went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Professional and Clinical Veterinary Nursing with the Royal Veterinary College in 2012. During my time in practice I worked as head nurse in a small animal first opinion/ orthopaedic referral practice in East Sussex where I gained a particular interest in surgical nursing. I have undertaken several volunteer expeditions in various parts of the world working with a variety of animals from meerkats to elephants and now work in the animal welfare charity sector. I live on the south coast with my husband and two cats.

Latest articles by Katie Facia

Scottish Fold Cats - cute or cruel?
Animal Welfare
Scottish Fold Cats - cute or cruel?
The Scottish Ear Fold Cat is, on the surface, one of the cutest cats out there! With their distinctive folded forward ears that give them owl-like features, these cats are undeniably loveable. You will no doubt recognise…
May 30, 2021 • 761 shares
End of life care for dogs: Dealing with the loss of your pet
Dogs
End of life care for dogs: Dealing with the loss of your pet
Having a dog can be the best feeling in the world. They are our best friends, our family, our motivation for leaving the house and sometimes our reason for getting up in the morning. They provide routine, cuddles and an…
May 4, 2021
Why ear cropping of dogs must end
Animal Welfare
Why ear cropping of dogs must end
A petition launched by leading veterinary and welfare bodies asking the government to take urgent legislative action to #cutthecrop and end ear cropping in dogs, has recently reached 100,000 signatures. So, what is ear c…
April 25, 2021 • 44 shares • 2 comments
Is it wrong to keep your cat indoors?
Cats
Is it wrong to keep your cat indoors?
In an ideal world, all domestic cats would be allowed to safely roam outside. Outdoors is where a cat truly gets to exercise its natural behaviours. These include hunting, running and territory marking through spraying a…
April 15, 2021 • 152 shares • 2 comments
I want to get a rescue dog, but how do I know if the
Controversial topics
I want to get a rescue dog, but how do I know if the "shelter" is for real?
So, you have decided you want to get a rescue dog! Congratulations and thank you for making this compassionate choice. Bringing a rescue dog into your family can be a truly rewarding experience, and the start of many adv…
April 13, 2021
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