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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.

dog scooting butt across floor

Pet HealthUpdated Sep 29, 2025

Why Do Dogs Scoot Their Butts? 7 Common Causes Explained

Learn why do dogs scoot their butts across the floor. Discover the 7 common causes and how to help your pet today. Vet-approved information.

Why Is My Puppy Limping?

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Updated May 1, 2025

Why Is My Puppy Limping?

There are many reasons a puppy may limp. Heading the list are muscular sprains and strains.

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Why You Shouldn't Let Your Cat Walk Across a Newly Cleaned Floor

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Why You Shouldn't Let Your Cat Walk Across a Newly Cleaned Floor

Benzalkonium chloride, the culprit behind some tongue ulcers in cats, is commonly found in home furniture cleansers and disinfectants.

How Too Much (or Too Little) Vitamin D Affects Cats

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

How Too Much (or Too Little) Vitamin D Affects Cats

According to one study, high levels of Vitamin D increase survival rates, so why don't experts recommend giving your cat a Vitamin D supplement?

Dry Eye in Dogs: 1 Out of Every 10 Dogs Gets It

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Dry Eye in Dogs: 1 Out of Every 10 Dogs Gets It

It causes discomfort and can even threaten a dog's vision. Would you know if your dog had dry eye?

What Causes Fainting in a Dog? And What Should You Do?

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

What Causes Fainting in a Dog? And What Should You Do?

The underlying causes of fainting in dogs range in seriousness.

Treating a Rare Case of Flat Puppy Syndrome (Swimmer Pups)

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Treating a Rare Case of Flat Puppy Syndrome (Swimmer Pups)

A puppy came in with what looked like a fatal deformation. I was surprised to find that he had this rare — but treatable — condition.

Ischemic Dermatopathy: Crusty Ears in Dogs

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Ischemic Dermatopathy: Crusty Ears in Dogs

No one's really sure what causes this ailment.

Milk Fever in Dogs: A Potentially Life-Threatening Complication

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Milk Fever in Dogs: A Potentially Life-Threatening Complication

If your nursing dog is staggering, breathing rapidly and having seizures, call the vet right away.

Mosquito Bite Sensitivity in Cats

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Mosquito Bite Sensitivity in Cats

This usually presents as sores, ulcers, scabs and hair loss on thin-furred areas such as the face, nose or earflaps.

Anaplasmosis in Cats and Dogs

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Anaplasmosis in Cats and Dogs

In anaplasmosis, a tick feeds off the blood of an infected cat or dog, and then feeds on another animal to transfer the infection.

Aspergillosis in Dogs

Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025

Aspergillosis in Dogs

Though uncommon, aspergillosis can negatively affect the health of dogs with weak immune systems.