Dr Pippa Elliott (BVMS MRCVS)

Dr Pippa Elliott is a UK veterinarian who graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987. With over 30 years’ experience in companion animal practice, Pippa has a special interest in feline medicine and behaviour. She has four cats that keep her busy opening doors on demand.

FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease) and Your Cat

Cat Health, Medical Conditions

Does your cat spend ages in the litter box? Straining and feeling the urge to constantly visit the litter tray are signs your feline friend may be suffering from FLUTD. Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is common, with your average vet practice seeing more cases of FLUTD (5% of their caseload) than kidney disease (4.2%). But if you think a sore bladder is all …

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Pancreatitis and Your Cat

Cat Health, Medical Conditions

If the condition ‘pancreatitis’ was a person, he’d be a grumbly pessimist who makes life a misery. Indeed, when describing pancreatitis this condition has so many different faces and outcomes that it’s hard to know where to start. So let’s begin by understanding what the pancreas does. What is the Pancreas? The pancreas is an organ that sits in the front of the abdomen, …

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