By Dr Daisy A. May BVSc MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon Welcome to 2023: crocs have peaked, the giant shoulder pad has made a questionable comeback, and vet bills have never been…
Should I Be A Vet Or A Doctor?
From a very young age, there were only ever two career paths I considered: that of a doctor, or that of a veterinarian. Indeed, if you had asked nine year…
I’ve Never Brushed My Cat’s Teeth – Pet Owner Confessions
As a vet, there is little I love more than an honest pet owner. No, really. I love it when you guys are honest with me. It makes life a…
The Best Capsule Wardrobe For Summer Travel To Europe
Hi. I’m Daisy. And if you’re new here, you might be wondering what exactly qualifies me to be telling you what you should (and shouldn’t) be packing if you hope…
Chickens As Pets – Pros And Cons
By Dr Daisy A. May, Veterinary Surgeon More and more frequently these days, individuals and families are choosing to keep a flock of backyard chickens, either as pets or in…
What Vet Bill Should I Expect For An Ear Infection?
By Dr Daisy A. May, Veterinary Surgeon At first, you thought it might be nothing. I mean, all dogs scratch at their ears a bit, right? But the last few…
Is The Lepto 4 Vaccine Killing Dogs?
It has come to my attention (and no doubt, the attention of the pet owners and the veterinary community at large) that there are an awful lot of horror stories…
When To Euthanize A Cat With Hyperthyroidism
This is definitely one of the more serious topics we’ve addressed on VeryRealVet, but it’s also a topic I passionately want to address. As a first opinion small animal vet,…
Van Life Quotes -To Inspire Your Journey
Today is going to be a little different. Today, we embrace our inner corny. Most of my van life content is practical, pragmatic, at times instructional. This post is different….
Ten Worst Dog Breeds For Cats – Vet Explains
By Dr Daisy A. May, BVSc MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon In my day just as a vet, I am frequently asked by owners which dog breeds are and aren’t likely to…