Dr. Rosalind Wright

United Kingdom A small animal veterinary hospital in Brighton, UK

Highlights

Studying at Cornell University summer school, volunteering with streetvet to provide veterinary care for the homeless, nurturing my special interests in emergency and critical care medicine and client communications.

Education

I graduated from The University of Liverpool UK in 2007 with degrees in Veterinary Science and in Conservation Medicine.

Experience

On graduating, I took on a job in a truly mixed practice that served the local farm community, a small zoo and exotic pets, alongside dogs and cats. I developed a strong interest in small animal emergency and critical care medicine. So I moved to a role as a night vet at a busy small animal veterinary hospital, where I completed a further qualification in emergency and critical care medicine and surgery. I also worked as a locum at various small animal practices. Nowadays, I have moved to a day role at the same hospital treating the sickest patients whilst they are in the hospital wards. Outside the clinic, I enjoy writing for vets and the general public and leading a local team for the charity StreetVet.

About

Away from work, I enjoy running and walking my elderly German Shorthair Pointer, 'Teddy' - who used to be my running companion in his younger years. In the last few years I have taken up sea swimming, but only in the summer months! I love being outdoors but also enjoy music, the arts and visiting European cities.

RECENT ARTICLES:

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Cat Behavior

Why Doesn’t My Cat Cuddle With Me? Top 6 Reasons

Cats are most certainly their own bosses, and pleasing their pet parents comes very low on their agenda. It’s sometimes easy to mistake this as a lack of affinity for their human family, but this...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

Cat Health

Can Cats Catch Colds From Humans?

You’re lying in bed with a heavy cold, and suddenly, your cat starts sneezing and looking unwell. It’s easy to assume your cat has caught your cold. But the human cold (like many viruses) is...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Like Earwax?

Cats have all sorts of curious habits, and eating earwax is certainly one of them. But it may be more common and far less strange than you think. It can be perfectly normal for cats...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

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Cat Basics

Are Cat Whiskers Good Luck?

Have you heard the saying about being "the cat's whiskers?" It is meant to imply that you are better than those around you. This makes sense because there is an old wives' tale that cat...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

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Cat Safety Advice

Are Candles Safe for Cats?

If you love your cat but love candles too, can you have the best of both worlds? Are candles safe to have around cats? The answer is yes, you can have your cat and candles...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

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Cat Behavior

Will Male Cats Mate With Females Not in Heat?

So you’ve brought home your newest feline additions to the family, and they are growing fast, but perhaps you haven’t thought through what happens when your male and female cats get a bit older. Is...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

Behavioral Problems in Cats

How Do You Keep a Cat Out of a Certain Room?

Whether you have a spare bedroom you want to keep pristine, your partner is building a delicate LEGO masterpiece, or you have an older pet that needs some time away from your mischievous young cat,...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

Cat Basics

Can You Clone A Cat? Costs, Procedures, & Ethics

Since 2005, it has been possible to clone pets at special cloning laboratories. Live or recently deceased pets can be cloned for pet parents who want to create a genetically identical pet and thus preserve...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

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Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Is My Cat Pooping in the Tub?

Finding poop in your bathtub is always an unpleasant surprise. You might think your cat is just being naughty, but this is definitely not the case. There is an underlying reason they felt compelled to...

Dr. Rosalind Wright

Cat Behavior

Do Cats Have Feelings for Their Owners?

Do you ever wonder what your cat is thinking when they call out to you across the room or see you leave the house? Or why cats only show signs of affection to certain family...

Dr. Rosalind Wright