Vanessa Bowers
RVN DipAVN
Vanessa has worked in practice for over 20 years, becoming an RVN in 2008 and completing the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (DipAVN) in 2015. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing and has always worked in first opinion, mixed practice appreciating the variety this brings. She is currently in a more office based role within practice.
When not at work she enjoys various outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.
Latest articles by Vanessa Bowers
Do indoor cats really need pet insurance?
There are all sorts of reasons that some owners choose to keep cats indoors... And if keeping your cat safe is one of those reasons, you might wonder if insurance is necessary. After all, indoor cats aren't exposed to th…
June 9, 2025
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What is a Peterbald cat?
Have you ever heard of a Peterbald cat? Peterbald's are a relatively new, lesser-known breed of domestic cat and until very recently I hadn't come across this breed and neither had any of my Vet or Vet Nurse colleagues!&…
May 6, 2025
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Cleaning up after parvo or enteritis: how to keep other pets safe
Enteritis is a common illness with many underlying causes, the most common cause being dietary indiscretion. Dogs especially have a knack for snaffling things they shouldn't! Many cases of simple enteritis will clear up…
Prebiotics or probiotics for dogs and cats - which are better for your pet?
There are trillions of bacteria and micro-organisms naturally found in the gut and the “gut microbiome” is currently a hot topic within human health. Research has found that a balanced microbiome has many hea…
January 22, 2025
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Help, I think my dog's been poisoned! What do I do?
If you think your dog has been poisoned follow the emergency advice below! If you are reading this out of interest, or for future reference, continue reading to discover more about poisoning… EMERGENCY ADVICE If you thin…
December 26, 2024
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The importance of fibre in a dog's food.
In recent years, dietary fibre is getting a lot more attention within the field of human nutrition. And you may have wondered if this has any relevance to your dog's diet and health. Often protein is the first macronutri…