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

A history of animal welfare in the UK – how cruelty laws have evolved 
Animal
A history of animal welfare in the UK – how cruelty laws have evolved 
If you share your home with a cat or a dog, the idea that animals deserve legal protection probably feels obvious. Of course it should be against the law to hurt an animal. Of course, pets deserve foo…
August 7, 2026 • 125 shares
Do animals understand death? 
Behaviour
Do animals understand death? 
Wildlife film makers will often capture moments on camera that make us question whether animals understand death and loss. Perhaps you’ve got first-hand experience of this, a dog waiting by the d…
July 20, 2026 • 62 shares
Cats, tech and trendy accessories: What's hot and what's not in summer 2026
Cats
Cats, tech and trendy accessories: What's hot and what's not in summer 2026
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you may have noticed that the world of cat tech has exploded on to the scene in a big way in 2026. From GPS-enabled collars to self-clea…
July 14, 2026 • 32 shares
Why it costs £25 to have your dog treated by the RSPCA vs your vet 
Charity
Why it costs £25 to have your dog treated by the RSPCA vs your vet 
If you’ve ever taken your dog to the vet and felt your stomach flip when you saw the bill, you’re not alone. Then you hear someone say, “I only paid £25 at the RSPCA,” (as was reported by Panorama earlier this year) and …
May 8, 2026 • 77 shares
Why does my dog move his bed around? 
Behaviour
Why does my dog move his bed around? 
Have you ever seen your dog grab their bed, drag it across the room, turn it around three times, and then finally flop down with a sigh? And then wondered, what could be going on inside their head?  I…
April 29, 2026 • 81 shares
Could you save money by owning a Jack Russell Terrier? 
Breeds
Could you save money by owning a Jack Russell Terrier? 
If you’re thinking about getting a dog, one of the first questions that often comes to mind is how much will it cost? Dogs bring companionship, lots of fun, and often comfort, but…
April 15, 2026 • 73 shares
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