Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, Author at Petful

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS

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 teenage sons, Dr. Elliott has several cats and a guinea pig.

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If your cat hasn't eaten for 48 hours or more, head straight to the vet.

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The best motivation yet for keeping your pet's rear end clean and groomed.

It's tough, but your tender loving care can make all the difference to your ailing...

Knowing the appropriate feeding schedule for your pregnant dog will help keep her healthy and...

A good tip: Don't overfeed your cat in her first 6 weeks of pregnancy.

Dogs may do this if they have allergies or are teething.

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Springtime allergies may set the perfect stage for a summertime yeast infection in dogs.

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