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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS

Veterinarian|BVMS, MRCVS

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, is a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience in companion animal practice. Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. She was also designated a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Married with 2 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.

Canine Alopecia: When Dog Shedding Is Actually Hair Loss

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Canine Alopecia: When Dog Shedding Is Actually Hair Loss

Canine alopecia is a symptom of several causes, including demodectic mange and ringworm.

For Dogs With Heart Murmurs, Here's Some Important News

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Updated Dec 17, 2024

For Dogs With Heart Murmurs, Here's Some Important News

This drug, when given early, can potentially extend the lives of dogs with a particular type of heart murmur.

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Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Check the Rear: Anal Adenoma in Dogs

These tumors occur most often in older male dogs who are not neutered.

Cushing's Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Cushing's Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Cushing's disease in dogs to help you manage your pet's health effectively. Learn more here.

A Case of Colitis Caused by Cheap Dog Food

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

A Case of Colitis Caused by Cheap Dog Food

This is why buying cheap, low-quality food for your pets may not work out so well in the long run.

How Mastitis Affects Dogs (And Their Puppies)

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

How Mastitis Affects Dogs (And Their Puppies)

Newborn puppies may not be able to feed from their mother if she develops this bacterial infection.

Wobbler Syndrome: The Case of the Goose-Stepping Giant-Breed Dog

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Wobbler Syndrome: The Case of the Goose-Stepping Giant-Breed Dog

Wobbler syndrome is a neurologic disease that can affect larger dogs.

Joint Supplements for Dogs: Helpful or Hype?

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Joint Supplements for Dogs: Helpful or Hype?

Joint supplements may provide some benefits. But they take weeks to start working and don't relieve pain. Here's what you need to know.

buying a purebred puppy

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Intent on Buying a Purebred Puppy? Here's How to Find a Healthy One.

A tool called the “coefficient of inbreeding,” or COI, can help you measure the risk that the puppy will have a genetic health problem.

Von Willebrand disease

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Von Willebrand Disease: What You Need to Know

This disease causes blood to have trouble clotting, making surgical procedures for our furry friends risky.

Facial Paralysis in Dogs: What You Need to Know

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Facial Paralysis in Dogs: What You Need to Know

Around 75% of cases of facial paralysis in dogs have no known cause. Here's what we know — and don't know.

Pasteurella in rabbits

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 17, 2024

Pasteurella in Rabbits: A Sad Case of Serious Snuffles

Pasteurella in rabbits is a bacterial infection affecting the sinuses. Read this article to find out more information about Pasteurella in rabbits.