Rebecca MacMillan
BVetMed BSAVA PGCertSAM MRCVS
Rebecca is a companion animal vet who has always had a passion for writing and client communication. Since her graduation from the Royal Veterinary college in 2009 she has gained a wealth of experience in first opinion small animal practice, in both clinical and managerial roles. She currently works in the South West and deals with a variety of routine and emergency appointments, but particularly enjoys medicine cases. Outside of work and writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her bouncy flat coated retriever George!
Latest articles by Rebecca MacMillan
Why should I feed a kitten a special diet?
If you have a new kitten, one of the first things to think about is what you are going to feed him! There is a whole array of diets out there to choose from, including many that are specifically designed for kittens. But…
May 9, 2022
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Is chemotherapy cruel in cats?
Cancer affects animals as well as people, but sometimes treatment options are available which can help. Depending on the type of cancer your cat is suffering from, they may be able to receive chemotherapy. If this is som…
April 7, 2022
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Why have slug pellets been banned in the UK?
If you keep up to speed with the news you may have heard of the metaldehyde slug pellet ban, introduced at the end of March 2022. To gardeners, this might cause some alarm, after all, slugs are troublesome pests that del…
April 2, 2022
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What does "advanced imaging" for pets mean?
Vets are sometimes guilty of dropping things into a conversation without explaining the meaning behind them. One of the things you may have heard mentioned is ‘advanced imaging’. In this blog, we will explore what is mea…
Why did the vet prescribe tramadol?
If your vet has recently prescribed tramadol for your pet then you might be wondering why this particular drug was chosen. Sometimes there’s so much information and other things to talk about at your pet’s consultation t…
What is "culture and sensitivity" and why did my vet bill me for it?
There can be a lot of information to take in when you are at an appointment with your vet. Especially if you are busy worrying about your poorly pet. One of the things that you may be a bit confused about is ‘culture and…
February 17, 2022
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