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 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.
A vet-reviewed guide to flea collars for cats: which ingredients actually kill and repel fleas, what the EPA found about Seresto, kitten age minimums, breakaway safety, and five collars compared.
A vet-guided comparison of the best dog nail clippers: plier, scissor and guillotine picks by dog size and nail type, how to find the quick, and what to do if a nail bleeds.
Learn how blacklegged deer ticks differ from American dog ticks, why photos can mislead, and what to do safely after finding either tick attached to a dog.
Compare four hose-end yard treatments and learn where to apply them, what pet-safe use means, and when prevention or professional help matters more for dogs and cats.
Learn what real flea eggs look like on dogs, how to separate them from dandruff and flea dirt, and how to protect both the dog and the home during treatment.
Compare six household flea treatments by surface, application format, safety requirements, and role in a complete flea-control plan for dogs and cats.
Choose rewards for a diabetic dog through its veterinary feeding plan. Compare calorie labels, repeat approved portions and timing, review homemade foods, and know when appetite or health changes need prompt advice.
Compare verified treat-calorie labels and manageable portions for training, vegetables, and homemade rewards. Learn how treats fit a weight-management plan and why low calorie is different from low fat.
Choose rewards for a stable dog by its current diet, complete ingredient list, and known tolerance. Covers prescribed-diet rules, careful introductions, pumpkin and chew limits, and signs needing veterinary care.
Choose rewards around a prescribed food trial or confirmed dietary triggers. Learn what hydrolyzed, novel-protein, and single-ingredient treats mean, how to prevent accidental extras, and how training can continue within the plan.
Choose Litter-Robot litter by clump strength, weight, particle size, dust and tracking, with four compatible picks and a clear list of materials to avoid.
Our Litter-Robot 5 Pro review documents setup, Wi-Fi onboarding, dual cameras and the app dashboard, while separating observed results from long-term unknowns.
A source-based Litter-Robot 5 review explaining WasteID, the larger interior, drawer changes, app features and whether Litter-Robot 4 owners should upgrade.
An evidence-bound Litter-Robot 4 review based on a documented two-week multi-cat test, with setup, acclimation, app, cleaning, problem and value analysis.
Compare six automatic litter boxes by safety, cat fit, cleaning system, app features, ongoing work and value, with clear evidence limits for every pick.
Fresh puppy food needs a complete growth formulation, appropriate minerals, and measured portions. Learn how to check the label and compare cooked fresh meals with puppy kibble.
Compare fresh dog food and kibble through nutrition, moisture, research, cost, and daily portions. Learn how to choose an appropriate recipe and make a measured transition.
Cooked fresh and raw diets can look similar but pose different feeding decisions. Compare cooking, household safety, nutritional adequacy, and the practical switch to fresh meals.
A practical guide to prescription dog ear drops, OTC solutions, and cleaners, with exact-label distinctions and the questions to ask your veterinary team.
Choose a cat ear cleaner by its actual job, compare liquid and wipe options, and follow safe cleaning steps without confusing cleanser with treatment.
A cat stroke can cause sudden balance or vision changes. Learn the emergency signs, how saddle thrombus differs, and what testing and recovery involve. Get practical, source-backed guidance for your next veterinary conversation.
A dog stroke can resemble vestibular disease or a seizure. Compare sudden warning signs, know what to do now, and understand testing and recovery. Get practical, source-backed guidance for your next veterinary conversation.
Compare rough puppy play with fear, pain, frustration, and guarding. Learn safe first steps and when hard biting or growling needs a vet or behaviorist.
Real clinical cat mange photographs show possible skin patterns, not a home diagnosis. Compare body regions and look-alikes, and prepare useful observations for your veterinarian.
Mange in cats can involve different mites with different contagion risks. Learn how vets diagnose it, choose treatment, protect other pets, and assess recovery safely.
Cat dandruff can signal grooming problems, parasites, or illness. Compare common patterns, learn gentle coat care, and recognize the signs that call for veterinary attention.
Learn how to tell if a kitten has worms, which signs need urgent veterinary care, and how stool testing and an age-appropriate deworming plan help. Get practical, source-backed guidance for your next veterinary conversation.
What do worms look like in cat poop? Compare rice-like tapeworm segments, long roundworms and common look-alikes, then learn what to save for your vet. Get practical, source-backed guidance for your next veterinary conversation.
Know the signs of worms in cats, what you can check at home, which symptoms need urgent care, and why a stool test matters even when poop looks normal. Get practical, source-backed guidance for your next veterinary conversation.
Worms in cats can be hidden. Compare five worm types, learn how infection spreads, and know when testing, treatment or emergency care is needed. Get practical, source-backed guidance for your next veterinary conversation.
Compare Simparica Trio and NexGard Plus using current US labels: parasite coverage, age and weight limits, shared safety precautions, clinical evidence and the cost of a complete prevention plan.
A guide to NexGard Plus coverage, five weight bands, monthly dosing, side effects, heartworm testing and prescription purchase costs under the current US label.
Simparica Trio for dogs: a current US guide to ingredients, parasite coverage, weight-band dosing, prescription requirements, side effects and buying costs. Use it to discuss the right preventive with your veterinarian.
Minimally processed dog food is an informal description, not a single regulated nutrition standard or a guarantee of better health. The useful way to evaluate the phrase is to translate it.
The best soft dog food for senior dogs is a complete, life-stage-appropriate food that the individual dog can chew, swallow, digest, and maintain weight and muscle on.
Dehydrated vs freeze dried vs air dried dog food is a comparison of manufacturing and serving formats, not a contest with one automatic winner. Each method removes moisture differently.
Learning how to get a dog to drink more water starts with triage. A comfortable dog who dislikes a stale bowl needs a different response from a weak dog who is vomiting or cannot keep water down.
Goat milk for dogs can be used as a calorie-containing supplemental food when a dog tolerates dairy and the product label fits the intended use. It is not necessary for a complete diet.
Bone broth for cats can add flavor and moisture in small amounts. Learn how to check feline directions, avoid unsafe ingredients, and serve it safely.
Bone broth for dogs can add moisture and flavor to meals. Learn which ingredients to avoid, how to serve it, and when to ask your veterinarian.
Choose a bathing routine that fits your dog’s coat, lifestyle, and skin health. Learn when ordinary washing is enough, when more baths can cause problems, and when your veterinarian should set the schedule.
Oatmeal shampoo can support gentle cleansing and dry-skin comfort. Learn how to compare formulas, follow the label, and recognize when an itchy dog needs veterinary care instead.
Understand common medicated dog shampoo ingredients, compare three veterinary formulas, and build a label-directed bathing routine with appropriate contact time, rinsing and follow-up.
Choose dog shampoo for itchy skin by the problem, from gentle oatmeal cleansing to veterinarian-directed medicated care. Compare four formulas and safe bathing steps.
Learn what can cause dog anxiety at night, which warning signs need prompt veterinary care, what to do tonight, and how to build a safer long-term plan.
Learn how dog calming diffusers work, which behaviors pheromones may help, how to run a safe measurable trial, and when anxiety requires veterinary treatment.
Learn which calming chew ingredients have evidence, how to compare labels and serving directions, what side effects to watch for, and when dog anxiety needs veterinary care.
Learn how to recognize separation anxiety in dogs, distinguish it from common look-alikes, start below-threshold training, and understand when medication may help.
Parvo care can cost hundreds to several thousand dollars. Learn what drives the estimate, how outpatient care works, insurance limits, and why treatment cannot wait.
Parvo survival is much higher with prompt veterinary treatment. Understand hospital and outpatient evidence, prognosis factors, and recovery milestones.