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
What's the average emergency vet fee?
For many pet owners, the cost of a visit to an emergency out-of-hours vet can come as a shock. When your pet is sick or injured, the last thing on your mind is how much it will cost to make them better. Emergencies are n…
January 12, 2025
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Do cats understand human language?
If you have a cat, you may spend a lot of time carefully watching your feline friend, trying to work out whether they are happy and content. Perhaps they are trying to tell you that something is amiss? How would we know?…
Keeping cats safe in winter
Does your cat love basking in a shaft of sunlight on the windowsill? Or perhaps they can generally be found lying out in the garden, the sun comfortably warming their coat? Sadly, they will have to wave goodbye to sunbat…
December 2, 2024
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Getting more cats to see the vet
58% of owners say they do not visit the vet as much as they would like to. What does this mean for cats and how can we change that? The charity Cats Protection recently published their fifth annual Cats and Their Stats (…
November 24, 2024
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Why does my cat run away from me?
When you just want to show your cat some love, why do they sometimes reject your advances and dart away from you? It can leave you wondering, was it something I said? Cats can be naturally aloof. They are a solitary spec…
November 8, 2024
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How can I improve my cat’s diet?
Cat owners often worry about how they feed their cat. A recent survey found that 32% of owners identify their cat as overweight, while 37% worry that their cat is underweight. We want to get it right, but the trouble is,…