Dr. Hannah Godfrey

Dr. Hannah Godfrey

BVetMed MRCVS

Hannah graduated in 2011 and works as a small animal vet in Cardiff, UK. She loves meeting people and their special pets and has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.

Articles by Dr. Hannah Godfrey

constipation in cats as feline looks at litterbox
Digestive Health

Constipation in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief Options

Constipation in cats is easiest to treat when you catch it early. A vet explains the causes, warning signs, safe at-home relief, and the straining emergency that means go to the vet now.

dog has diarrhea
Digestive Health

Dog Has Diarrhea? Causes, Home Remedies, and When to See the Vet

A vet-reviewed guide to dog diarrhea: the 8 most common causes, a stool color chart, a step-by-step bland diet plan, foods that firm up poop, and the red flags that mean it's time to call your veterinarian.

A person pressing an ear against a border collie's belly to listen to its gurgling stomach
Digestive Health

Dog Stomach Making Noises? Causes & When to Worry

A vet-reviewed guide to why your dog's stomach makes noises, the 8 common causes from hunger to blockage, safe at-home care, and the red flags that mean call the vet now.

skin issues in dogs as little pup bites his paw
Skin & Coat

Skin Issues in Dogs: How to Tell If It’s Food, Fleas, or the Environment

An itchy dog almost always traces back to food, fleas, or the environment, and the itch pattern tells you which. Here is how to read the clues, the look-alike conditions to rule out, and the treatments that match each cause.

kitten plays showing cat mobility in action
Joints & Mobility

Cat Mobility: What’s Normal and What’s Not in Senior Cats

Does your cat follow you everywhere? If they do, you’re probably used to them popping up next to you when you’re sitting on the couch or curling up by your feet when you head to bed. But are they still doing those jumps with ease? Or do they hesitate? Cat mobility is a great indicator, not just of joint health, but overall health and well-being.

how do cats walk as feline traipses along
Joints & Mobility

How Do Cats Walk? Subtle Clues About Joint Health 

Cats are beautifully graceful. The way they glide into the room silently, not disturbing anything around them, like they’re walking on a cloud. You probably know your cat’s walk, as it’s unique to them, but what if their walk changes? A cat’s gait isn’t just elegant; it’s a good indicator of their joint health and comfort levels.

Dog with head tilt understanding canine vocabulary
Behavior & Training

The Fascinating World of Canine Vocabulary

How many words can your dog understand?

omega-3 fatty acids for dogs
Medications

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dogs