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Dr Pippa Elliott (BVMS MRCVS)

Pippa is a UK veterinarian with over 30 years’ experience in practice and a special interest in feline medicine and behaviour. She has four cats that keep her busy opening doors on demand.

High Blood Pressure in Cats: Signs and Treatment

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 2 Comments

tabby cat hiding on sofa under box

High blood pressure in cats can have a sudden impact even when their owners thought they were fit and healthy. It is shocking and upsetting, when your cat goes from “well” to “very poorly” in the space of a few hours. To learn how to reduce the … [Read more...]

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Heart Murmurs in Cats

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 2 Comments

There are few things guaranteed to worry a cat guardian more, than when the vet casually mentions, “Do you know your cat has a heart murmur?” A thousand thoughts (none of them good) fly through your mind at once. Numb from worry, the only coherent … [Read more...]

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Understanding Feline Panleukopenia

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 1 Comment

How much do you know about feline panleukopenia - the disease against which you vaccinate your cat? You probably have an understanding that these diseases are “bad” and that vaccination is recommended. Even so, it’s easy to become complacent. … [Read more...]

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Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 1 Comment

Cerebellar hypoplasia: Two long (and baffling) words. Let’s break them up into something understandable. First, the cerebellum: The cerebellum is the part of the brain which coordinates movement. Think of keeping your balance on the shifting deck … [Read more...]

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Understanding Hyperesthesia in Cats

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 5 Comments

Despite over 30 years working as a vet, I’m not convinced I’ve seen a ‘true’ hyperesthetic cat. Of course, this doesn’t mean the condition doesn’t exist (I’ve never seen Las Vegas but I’m pretty sure it’s there). I’ve certainly seen cats with … [Read more...]

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Poisoning in Cats: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Updated 9 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 3 Comments

It is a rare cat that scavenges and eats something she shouldn’t, so poisoning isn’t necessarily a problem at the forefront of a cat guardian’s mind. However, cats are still at very real risk of toxicity, even in the safety of their own home. At … [Read more...]

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Early Age Desexing: Benefits vs Risks

Updated 12 September 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 4 Comments

Responsible cat guardianship means caring for your cat’s health and welfare, but also understanding the bigger picture of stray and unwanted cats. Indeed shelters are full to overflowing with cats desperately longing for their fur-ever home, so it’s … [Read more...]

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Signs of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Cats

Updated 9 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 20 Comments

Sometimes a cat is their own worst enemy, especially with regards to heart disease. The trouble is their naturally laid back attitude makes it difficult to spot the classic signs of heart disease. After all, in a condition where lack of energy … [Read more...]

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Diabetes in Cats: What are the Risk Factors?

Updated 13 September 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 18 Comments

How much do you know about diabetes in cats? If your reaction is “Enough,” then this piece is especially for you. I like to think that by the end of the article you’ll understand why every cat guardian should be up to speed on the risk factors for … [Read more...]

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Chronic Ear Infections in Cats

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Pippa Elliott 16 Comments

Do you know ear infections are less common in cats than dogs? Whereas one in five dogs suffers an ear infection, for cats this is more like one in fifty. This is great news for cats as a sore ear makes life a misery; however, for those affected … [Read more...]

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