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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.

A complete homemade dog food recipe prepared with the JustFoodForDogs DIY nutrient blend

SpotlightAug 27, 2026

Vet-Approved Homemade Dog Food: A Complete, Balanced Recipe

Follow a complete, balanced homemade dog food recipe with exact ingredients, preparation steps, storage guidance, and nutrient safeguards.

All About Blastomycosis, a Fungal Infection in Dogs

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Updated Aug 27, 2026

All About Blastomycosis, a Fungal Infection in Dogs

Blastomycosis can begin in a dog's lungs and spread to the skin, eyes, bones or brain. Learn the warning signs, diagnostic tests, treatment course, costs and recovery outlook.

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Adult Golden Retriever calmly standing on a veterinary exam table with owner present

Dog BreedsAug 27, 2026

Golden Retriever Health Issues and Lifespan

Golden Retrievers can face inherited and acquired health risks. Learn what screening can show, what owners can monitor and when to call a veterinarian.

Dog owner checking a beagle's skin during a calm home observation

SpotlightAug 26, 2026

Dog Skin Allergies: How Tracking Itching Patterns Can Help Your Vet

Dog skin allergy care starts with a clear history. Learn which itching patterns to record, how home trends can support your veterinarian, and when your dog needs care.

Quiet dog resting at home while its owner checks on its energy level

SpotlightAug 26, 2026

Dog Lethargy: How Activity and Rest Trends Can Reveal a Meaningful Change

Dog lethargy is more than an extra nap. Learn how to compare activity and rest with your dog’s normal pattern and recognize changes that need veterinary care.

Senior dog walking with its owner on a quiet neighborhood path

SpotlightAug 26, 2026

Why Is My Senior Dog Limping? Tracking Mobility and Activity Changes at Home

A senior dog limp deserves context and veterinary attention. Learn which gait, mobility, and activity changes to record and when the problem needs urgent care.

Senior dog relaxing at home while its owner reviews daily health observations

SpotlightAug 26, 2026

Senior Dog Health Monitoring: Daily Changes Worth Tracking Between Vet Visits

Senior dog health monitoring can turn small daily observations into a useful history. Learn which changes to track and when to contact your veterinarian.

Blue heeler mix standing on a living room rug beside a torn plush toy and loose sock

Pet HealthUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Understanding the Ingestion of Foreign Bodies in Dogs: Prevention and Treatment

A vet explains foreign bodies in dogs, including obstruction symptoms, the first 2, 24 and 72 hours, safe monitoring, removal costs, recovery and prevention.

An owner checking a tortoiseshell cat's heartbeat at home beside a phone timer

Pet HealthUpdated Aug 25, 2026

The Importance of Checking Your Pet's Weight and Vital Signs

Learn how to check your pet's temperature, heart rate, breathing, weight and body condition at home, compare normal dog and cat ranges and know when to call the vet.

Brown tabby cat crouched on a hardwood floor with neck extended and mouth open mid-cough

Pet HealthUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Asthma in Cats: How We Diagnose and Treat It

Asthma in cats causes coughing, wheezing and sudden attacks that owners often mistake for hairballs. A practicing vet explains the warning signs, diagnosis, inhaler and steroid treatment costs, and home changes that prevent flare-ups.

Silver tabby sleeping on a sunlit window seat while an owner observes.

SpotlightAug 25, 2026

Normal Respiratory Rate for Cats: How to Count Breaths and When to Worry

A cat's sleeping respiratory rate is easiest to count when the cat is relaxed and not purring. Use the number with effort, posture, symptoms, and a personal baseline.

Dog owner and veterinarian reviewing organized health notes beside an older dog.

SpotlightAug 25, 2026

Dog Health Data to Bring to Vet Appointments: A Tracking Checklist

A useful veterinary handoff combines a concise symptom timeline, medication and diet details, relevant records, safe photos or videos, and clearly labeled home trends.