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 have slug pellets been banned in the UK?
News and Comment
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 • 412 shares
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referral
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…
March 5, 2022 • 27 shares • 1 comments
Why did the vet prescribe tramadol?
Medicines
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…
February 27, 2022 • 94 shares • 1 comments
What is
News and Comment
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 • 42 shares
Why is my cat's tail floppy?
Cats
Why is my cat's tail floppy?
Cats are known for their highly expressive tails. Their tail is usually held proudly up in the air, rubbed against our legs, or can even be found twitching from side to side if your cat is feeling a bit cross! So, it can…
February 12, 2022 • 138 shares
Smaller breeds of dogs are more likely to have problems with their teeth and gums - here’s 5 simple ways to keep your small breed dog’s teeth healthy and clean
Dentistry
Smaller breeds of dogs are more likely to have problems with their teeth and gums - here’s 5 simple ways to keep your small breed dog’s teeth healthy and clean
We all know that dogs are prone to bad breath and dental problems, but did you know that smaller breeds are much more likely to suffer than large ones? One recent study showed that dogs weighing less than 6.5kg…
February 6, 2022 • 82 shares • 3 comments
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