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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.

Effective Ways on How to Make a Constipated Dog Poop Quickly

Pet HealthUpdated Feb 25, 2025

Effective Ways on How to Make a Constipated Dog Poop Quickly

Dog constipation isn't fun for anyone. You can help by trying one of these treatment options in consultation with your veterinarian.

What It Means When Your Dog Has Bloody Stool

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Updated Feb 7, 2025

What It Means When Your Dog Has Bloody Stool

When your dog has bloody stool, bowel wall inflammation is commonly the culprit. But that condition in itself could have many possible causes.

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Why Do Dogs Rub Their Face Against the Floor? Common Causes and Solutions

Pet HealthUpdated Feb 7, 2025

Why Do Dogs Rub Their Face Against the Floor? Common Causes and Solutions

Why do dogs rub their face against the floor? Learn the common causes like allergies, teething, or dental issues and how to help your furry friend.

7 Critical Signs: How to Tell If Your Cat Is Sick

Pet HealthUpdated Feb 4, 2025

7 Critical Signs: How to Tell If Your Cat Is Sick

From weight changes to strange new habits, this article clues you in to several important warning signs of illness in your cat.

What You Should Know About Collie Eye Anomaly

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

What You Should Know About Collie Eye Anomaly

Collie eye anomaly is preventable, but that’s up to breeders.

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

Dealing With Cheyletiella Mites on Your Pet

These mites are easily passed between animals and are more common when groups of animals are kept together, such as in pet shops.

Chlamydia and Cats: What to Expect

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

Chlamydia and Cats: What to Expect

Although there is no link between chlamydia in cats and serious problems in humans, there are some reports of infected cats giving people conjunctivitis.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in Dogs

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in Dogs

Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in a dog are more likely to be related to straining when passing feces rather than having difficulty urinating.

What You Should Know About Bone Marrow Cancer in Dogs

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

What You Should Know About Bone Marrow Cancer in Dogs

Though exceedingly rare, bone marrow cancer, or myeloma, is a serious condition in dogs. Find out how this disease works as well as how it is treated.

Bronchitis in Cats and Dogs

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

Bronchitis in Cats and Dogs

Bronchitis can be treated, but the more established it is, the less impact treatment makes at reversing inflammatory damage.

Craniomandibular Osteopathy (“Westie Jaw”)

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

Craniomandibular Osteopathy (“Westie Jaw”)

The majority of craniomandibular osteopathy cases occur in the West Highland white terrier, which accounts for its more familiar name, “Westie jaw.”

What to Know About Chronic Superficial Keratitis (Pannus) in Dogs

Pet HealthUpdated Dec 18, 2024

What to Know About Chronic Superficial Keratitis (Pannus) in Dogs

Though not life-threatening, corneal inflammation can cause significant discomfort. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options in this article.