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
Exercise for dogs: does it matter how often they go out? Do they get used to it?
Everyone knows that owning a dog means going for walks, but how much should you take your dog out and can they adapt to different levels of exercise?…
October 11, 2021
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Can cats get asthma and what are the symptoms?
It may seem strange, but cats can suffer from asthma just as people do. The condition is very similar to that seen in people. A chronic inflammatory condition of the airways that is usually caused by an overactive immune…
August 15, 2021
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My dog ate food from the BBQ, what should I do?!
With summer in full swing and more opportunities to meet up with friends and family, many of us will be having BBQs. It’s very easy to get distracted whilst socialising and our dogs can take advantage of this. Discarded…
August 7, 2021
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What flea treatment for dogs is most environmentally friendly?
In recent years we have been focussing on the impact that farming has on the environment with the use of chemicals, antibiotics, and anthelmintics (worming treatments) under scrutiny. So it is only natural that our thoug…
Cats End of Life Care: How Your Vet can Help
One of the greatest things we can do for our pets is to provide them with the appropriate end-of-life care. Then, ultimately, we can make the final decision for them, to end any potential suffering. If you have an elderl…
July 26, 2021
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My puppy has eaten a slug/snail, what should I do?
Dogs eat all sorts of weird and wonderful things, particularly when snuffling around outside. Puppies are particularly curious and may end up eating things that they shouldn’t. But what can you do if your dog eats a slug…