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

Can cats get anaphylactic shock?
Cats
Can cats get anaphylactic shock?
You may know someone who has a severe allergy. They may be allergic to a particular food, medicine, or insect sting. When they are exposed to the trigger (or ‘allergen’), a potentially life-threatening reaction can devel…
November 4, 2023 • 40 shares
Home Euthanasia for Cats: A Kinder Farewell?
Cats
Home Euthanasia for Cats: A Kinder Farewell?
When your cat is in pain, their quality of life has diminished and the prognosis for improvement is poor, your vet may recommend euthanasia as the kindest way to prevent future suffering and distress. When the difficult…
October 29, 2023 • 190 shares
Allergy tests in cats – which ones work?
Cats
Allergy tests in cats – which ones work?
Just like people, pets can develop allergies to the things they touch, eat and breathe in. Substances that trigger an allergy are known as allergens. But it can be remarkably difficult to determine exactly what your cat…
October 4, 2023 • 94 shares
Is pet insurance always good for cat welfare?
Animal Welfare
Is pet insurance always good for cat welfare?
“It’s no good, I’m going to have to cancel”.  An old friend of mine had just received a letter from her pet insurance provider and her cat’s monthly premium had gone up again. That wasn’t too much of a surprise; he…
September 14, 2023 • 33 shares
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