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
Escaping Domestic Abuse - charities that can help protect your dog or cat
For someone living with domestic abuse, their pet can be a huge source of comfort and support. When going through difficult times, we need our pets more than ever. Sadly, many abusers see this bond and use it to gain pow…
What’s New in Palliative Care for Cats?
If your cat has a life-limiting illness and has reached the end of their treatment journey, palliative care may improve their comfort prior to the end of their life. The goal of palliative care should not be the extensio…
July 4, 2024
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Why cold water could save your dog’s life. In a heatwave - wet then vet
It’s a hot summer’s day, and your dog is struggling. Perhaps they’ve over-exercised in the sun or been in a warm and humid environment for a while without enough ventilation. These are the typical scenarios that can lead…
July 2, 2024
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Can cats get cirrhosis of the liver?
Cirrhosis of the liver is a generalised formation of scar tissue. It’s caused by long-term liver damage and prevents the liver from working properly. The liver is incredibly good at coping with damage, but if less than 2…
Are Bengal cats too aggressive to make good pets?
Bengal cats have a striking appearance. They are bred to look like a small leopard, and with their athletic build and beautiful coat pattern, they definitely turn heads. They inherited their exotic looks from the A…
June 29, 2024
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WSAVA issues new guidelines on neutering - recommends against routine neutering of all dogs
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have recently published their first reproduction control guidelines for dogs and cats. These guidelines have been put together by the WSAVA Reproduction Control Commi…