Sarah Elliott
BVetMed MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) MRCVS
Sarah is a veterinary surgeon who graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London. Sarah has worked in both private and charity small animal practice in the UK and New Zealand. She is currently Cats Protection’s Central Veterinary Officer, edits a magazine for veterinary professionals and writes online content for pet owners. As well as all things cat, Sarah's interests include animal welfare, veterinary ethics, behaviour and evidence-based medicine.
Latest articles by Sarah Elliott
Why are more people are choosing not to neuter their cats
According to Cats Protection’s CATS Report 2024, more cat owners have been choosing not to neuter their cat in recent years. This could be bad news for cat rescue organisations, who have seen increasing numbe…
My new cat isn't settling into my home - how can I help them?
You’ve brought your cat home at last, and you’re ready for all that cozy lap time and purring to begin! But your new feline friend seems more inclined hide under the sofa, rather than relax on it with you. You knew it wo…
May 20, 2025
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Are British Shorthairs healthy?
British Shorthairs are the most popular breed in the UK, making up 8% of cats in the CATS Report 2024 (Cats Protection 2024) and a quarter of all GCCF registrations per year. British Shorthair cats are said to be friendl…
April 4, 2025
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Lilies - 52% of owners still aren't aware that lilies are toxic to cats
Spring is on its way, and soon our gardens and vases will be full of brightly coloured blooms again. Lilies are commonly seen in gardens and in bouquets and are a popular plant all over the world. However, while their be…
March 28, 2025
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Rise in pedigree cat popularity
The charity Cats Protection recently published their fifth annual Cats and Their Stats (CATS) Report. This report is one of the largest of its kind, with over 10,000 people responding to a nationwide survey examining our…
March 21, 2025
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Public urged to watch out for dangerous dog chews
Concerns have been raised this month about the safety of certain dog chew products. The chews have been manufactured by the China-based companies ‘Barkoo’ and ‘Chrisco’. Dogs have become unwell after being given the chew…
March 4, 2025
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