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
Are ‘metabolic’ diets for cats worth it?
As we come into 2024, it might be that many of us humans are looking at weight loss… and sadly, a lot of our pets could benefit from it as well! So in our New Year’s Day blog this year, we’ve asked highly qualified felin…
January 1, 2024
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Case Story – A Classic Case of Tinsel-itis
It’s Christmas Eve and I’ve just arrived at the veterinary clinic to meet Mrs Andrews and her 9-month-old kitten Mavis. I know Mavis well. Her mother had been brought to the local cat rescue charity as a heavily pr…
December 26, 2023
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What is an Ocicat, and do they make good pets?
Ocicats are named for their resemblance to the wild ocelot. They are not dissimilar in appearance to hybrid breeds such as the Bengal or Savannah, but fortunately for the Ocicat, they do not have any wild cat DNA in thei…
Top Christmas Presents for Cats 2023
Pets are a part of our family, and naturally we want to make sure there is something for them tucked away under the Christmas tree too. But what do cats really want for Christmas? Take a look at my vet and behaviou…
December 9, 2023
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Do Afghan Hounds make good pets?
Which breed of dog would you say has the most style and elegance? Take a look at the Afghan Hound; this dog must surely make your shortlist! A supermodel of the dog world, with flowing silky hair, a long-legged stature,…
December 3, 2023
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New strain of FIP in cats – what’s going on?
We’re all familiar with coronaviruses; COVID-19 in particular. There is also a type of coronavirus that only affects cats, known as FCoV. Worryingly, a new viral strain (FCoV-23) has been identified as the cause of a rec…
November 29, 2023
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