Lily Richards

I am a Veterinarian from Devon, qualified 11 years with experience in farm, equine, small animal and exotic patient care. After running a busy clinic I've taken a step into client education focusing on getting the right information to those that need it and are searching for help and advice from professionals online. My passion is people and their pets and supporting the wonderful bond that people share with their pets/ fluffy family members. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my 2 cats Felix and Arabella as well as Ollie the collie puppy that we've recently welcomed into our family. We're all in love with him (mainly Arabella the cat!) and he keeps us on our toes and very busy ! We're exploring Devon together and love to get outside. Ollie at 14weeks has even had a go at Kayaking with us and I think he's as big a fan of it as we are. We're going to have a ball teaching him all about life in Devon and growing his confident little personality!

Latest articles by Lily Richards

Why does my dog roll in stuff?
Behaviour
Why does my dog roll in stuff?
AHHH! My puppy just rolled in something gross!! Have you ever asked yourself “Why does my dog roll in stuff”?  Spring is on its way! Yippee – the smell of freshly cut grass, flowers in bloom and … wait, what’s that,…
March 28, 2023 • 158 shares
How should I feed a cat with an overactive thyroid?
Cats
How should I feed a cat with an overactive thyroid?
Hyperthyroidism, (the term for an overactive thyroid gland, producing excessive amounts of thyroid hormone) is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disease of cats, usually affecting middle-aged to older cats. It is more…
March 5, 2023 • 134 shares • 6 comments
Why Does My Dog Yawn When I Kiss Him?
Behaviour
Why Does My Dog Yawn When I Kiss Him?
Do you sometimes feel stressed, unwell, or tired and not want a kiss or a cuddle, preferring a little quiet time or maybe to settle down with a bath and a book after a long day? It’s easy (most of the time!) to communica…
February 25, 2023 • 148 shares
Can you trust an AI with vet questions?
News and Comment
Can you trust an AI with vet questions?
We are talking “chatbots” today! What are the possibilities and limitations within the veterinary world and is there an ethical dilemma? You may have become aware of the hype around artificial language models or “chatbot…
February 21, 2023 • 64 shares • 1 comments
Hip replacement or femoral head surgery - what's best for dogs with arthritis?
Dogs
Hip replacement or femoral head surgery - what's best for dogs with arthritis?
No one wants to see their best friend in pain. Let’s discuss how you might know your dog is in pain. And what your options might be once hip arthritis has been diagnosed by your veterinarian. …
January 9, 2023 • 18 shares
How to meditate with your dog
Dogs
How to meditate with your dog
With the struggles going on in the world now with COVID -19 and the rise in cost of living amongst the trials of today, mental health and mindfulness is becoming more and more important for our general health. Our dogs c…
December 18, 2022 • 5 shares
Log In
Register

Registration confirmation will be emailed to you

By joining the Forum, I agree that I am aged over 18 and that I will abide by the Community Guidelines and the Terms

Or

Report a Thread or Reply

Thank you for your help. A member of our team will investigate this further.

Back to forum