Dr. Megan
Barnes
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About
Originally from Australia, Meg is a veterinary surgeon, cat expert, and writer, currently living and working in Scotland with her family. She is a passionate advocate of preventative medicine, educating clients, and believes medicine never has a one size fits all approach. When not vetting, her happy place is either writing, or out walking the hills with her daughter and Labrador in tow.Archive
Jun 19, 2025
Deworming cats can be challenging at the best times, especially if they are feral. Cats have the marvelous ability to turn into agile gymnasts, and alongside their claws and teeth, this can make shoving a tablet down the back of...
Jun 19, 2025
Just like humans, cats can develop diabetes. In fact, it is one of the most common hormonal disorders in the feline population, especially middle-aged and older cats. When cats have diabetes, it means they don’t respond to or produce enough...
Jun 19, 2025
If you own a cat, you do need to be aware of them getting worms. Worms are not pleasant to think about, but if they infect your cat, it can lead to a lot of problems. Worms can have serious...
Jun 19, 2025
A cat abscess, defined as a painful collection of pus, is a common ailment, but it can often be difficult to detect because most cats dislike being examined when they are in pain1. Some abscesses look like lumps, and others...
Jun 19, 2025
It’s an unfortunate reality that cats are susceptible to cancer, just like humans are. Advances in veterinary medicine and pet care are making it easier to detect cancer, though, and with the subsequent increase in lifespans, the rates of diagnoses...
Jun 19, 2025
Second only to trauma, feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a leading cause of death in cats worldwide. In 2010, statistics suggested that it affected 2–3% of cats1, making it a crucial disease to consider for the health and well-being of...
