Megan Jacques-Ross
BVSc MRCVS
After graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2019, Meg worked as a mixed equine and companion animal vet on the Devon/Cornwall border before relocating to Australia to work at a busy racetrack practice in Queensland, where she developed her interests in dentistry and diagnostic imaging.
Following a break to do some travelling, including some volunteering with horses and donkeys in the Gambia, Meg has returned to the South West.
Meg grew up on the coast of West Wales doing all things Pony Club as well as riding on the beach. She still likes to ride when she gets time, alongside surfing and trail running.
Latest articles by Megan Jacques-Ross
What’s the best Christmas present for a horse in 2024?
Christmas is coming, and hopefully the ponies aren’t getting fat! With the festive season approaching, pet owners across the country are set to treat their beloved animals again this year, with a quarter of owners in 202…
December 4, 2024
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How much does a cat spay cost in the UK?
Cats are the second most popular pets in the UK, with 29% of all households having a cat. Female cats can become sexually mature from the age of four months. And they will generally have heat cycles every 2-3 weeks betwe…
Horse health winter checklist
The nights are drawing in, leaves are falling and your equine friend is starting to grow their winter woolies. As winter fast approaches the UK, now is the time to build a winter health checklist for your horse and ensur…
November 4, 2024
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What is potassium poisoning in pets and why is it important?
Potassium poisoning, or hyperkalaemia, is an excess of circulating potassium in the body. Hyperkalaemia is a relatively common electrolyte abnormality encountered by vets. And it is considered an emergency due to the eff…
October 13, 2024
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Assessing quality of life for older horses
As a horse owner, we strive to provide our companions with a good quality of life (QoL), and as they age and become more susceptible to disease and degenerative changes, this often becomes more of a concern. But what doe…
October 2, 2024
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Life as vet - what its like
Why are there so few mixed practices nowadays?
As many pet owners, horse riders and livestock farmers know, the face of the British veterinary industry is changing. Along with a rise in the numbers of corporately owned practices, the numbers of ‘mixed’ practices in t…
August 11, 2024
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