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
Is chicken and rice the best thing for a dog with a stomach upset?
If your dog has got tummy troubles, then you probably want to know how to help him. A quick google search or chat with a fellow dog owner might suggest that a change in diet could help. One of the most recommended things…
May 13, 2023
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Do cats get inflammatory bowel disease?
If your cat often has an upset tum, you might be wondering what’s causing it. Most of us are familiar with the term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as a cause of long-term digestive issues in people. So, it might be onl…
May 1, 2023
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Tick treatment and environmental contamination - what's the best way forwards?
As a society, we are becoming more and more conscious about how our actions affect the environment. With farming practices and manufacturing processes already under scrutiny for their use of chemicals, there has been a s…
April 27, 2023
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Can I catch chlamydia from my cat?
What do you think of when you hear the word chlamydia? Most people immediately think about sexually transmitted infections, which spread from person to person through unprotected sex. So, if your vet mentions your cat ha…
April 4, 2023
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Why does my dog pant so much?
Is your dog panting more than usual? Or perhaps you’ve recently got a new dog, but he always seems to pant more than you might expect? In this article we are going to explore what panting is and some of the reasons why y…
March 9, 2023
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How do I know if my cat has started puberty?
Puberty… an awkward topic of conversation. It’s the time in an animal’s life when they become sexually mature and their thoughts turn towards mating. But how do we know if a cat has started puberty? What should you be lo…
February 24, 2023
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