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
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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Infected cat wounds - everything you need to know
Has your cat been fighting again? Cats are territorial animals, and much like their wild cat ancestors, they prefer their own company. When they meet other cats, things can get tense. It’s not uncommon for disputes to bo…
February 28, 2025
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats - everything you need to know about this common killer
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common heart disease of cats, affecting as many as one in seven cats in the UK. Often hypertrophic cardiomyopathy goes undetected by owners, until things go wrong quite suddenly an…
February 17, 2025
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Pets and children - when is the right time to get a pet for your child?
When is the right time to let my children have a pet? This is a question many vets are asked in the course of their working day. It’s also a question I’ve been asking myself, as I raise my two small children in a (curren…
Dog DNA tests - how to prepare for your first test
DNA test kits have become hugely popular over the last decade or so. This may in part be thanks to the popular TV series ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Over 26 million Americans have so far taken an at-home ancestry t…
February 6, 2025
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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