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 should you consider rehoming a cat from an animal charity?
Cats
Why should you consider rehoming a cat from an animal charity?
Cat ownership is more popular than ever. The 2023 Cats Protection CATS Report found that over one in four households own a cat and 92% of owners consider their feline friend to be part of the family. The number of people…
June 8, 2024 • 23 shares
Travelling with pets to Spain
Cats
Travelling with pets to Spain
Spain is the second-most visited country in the world, after France. With over 5,000 kilometres of beaches, fabulous food and culture, and a climate that puts us in the shade, it’s not hard to see why more than 17 millio…
May 28, 2024
I’m allergic to my cat – what can I do?
Cats
I’m allergic to my cat – what can I do?
Being allergic to cats is quite common, with sufferers experiencing a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itchy skin, or asthma symptoms when they have been around cats. Coping with an allergy to cats can be tricky, with…
April 26, 2024 • 19 shares • 1 comments
Should air guns be licensed?
Animal Welfare
Should air guns be licensed?
England and Wales are now the only UK nations where anyone aged over 18 can buy, own, and use an air gun without any licence. Sadly, cats and wildlife are frequently the victims of horrific air gun attacks, often sustain…
April 6, 2024 • 38 shares
How to Choose Easter Treats for Dogs
Easter
How to Choose Easter Treats for Dogs
Easter is coming and most of us will be looking forward to indulging in some chocolate, and maybe a hot cross bun (or three)! But these are tempting treats that must be kept out of reach for our dogs, as raisins and choc…
March 28, 2024 • 6 shares
Compulsory Microchipping for Cats:What owners need to know ahead of 10th June 2024
Cats
Compulsory Microchipping for Cats:What owners need to know ahead of 10th June 2024
New legislation to introduce compulsory microchipping for cats will come into force in England on 10th June 2024. This follows the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, which was successful in bringing about…
March 16, 2024 • 303 shares • 2 comments
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