Trusted Vet Advice

12/12/2025

Ten years ago, a Labrador walked into my emergency clinic after eating an entire chocolate Christmas cake. What happened next was chaotic, hilarious, and a powerful reminder of how dangerous the holidays can be for our pets.
If you have pets at home this Christmas, you’ll want to read this: https://vetapprovedpethealth.com/pages/keep-pets-safe-at-christmas-essential-holiday-safety-tips-for-pet-owners

11/12/2025

Let's get ready for Christams in the safest possible way!

20/11/2025

Thinking of bringing home a new puppy or kitten? 🐶🐱
That’s exciting, but before you welcome that adorable fluffball, make sure you’re truly ready!

In my latest article, I cover the 3 most important things you need to know, from lifelong commitment to your pet’s mental health and the financial responsibilities involved.

👉 Read the full article here:https://vetapprovedpethealth.com/pages/a-vet-s-top-3-most-important-tips-before-getting-a-puppy-or-kitten

08/11/2025

07/11/2025

This wek, I’ve written about the two very different worlds of veterinary medicine: the James Herriot-style vet who never takes a day off, visits pets at home, and still gets offered wine by clients 🍷… and the world of modern veterinary medicine, where clinics are efficient and high-tech, there is a healtier work-life balance, but vets can sometimes feel like numbers on a rota.

Having worked in both, I’ve found my own balance, and shared what each world can learn from the other.

👉 Read it here: https://vetapprovedpethealth.com/pages/between-james-herriot-and-the-corporate-world-finding-balance-in-modern-veterinary-medicine

Written by Alessandro Didiano (doctor in veterinary medicine, MRCVS) I know a vet who still lives and works like James Herriot. I’ll never forget my first day working with him. We were called to visit an elderly lady whose cats were having seizures. After we finished examining them and discussing ...

21/10/2025

We talk a lot about physical health, but what about our pets’ mental health?

I once met a cat whose owner’s anxiety became his own.
It reminded me how deeply pets absorb our emotions, and how easily we can overlook their mental wellbeing.

Stress, boredom, fear, over-stimulation, anxiety, etc: pets feel very similar emotions to us.
As vets and pet parents, we owe it to them to care for their mind as much as their body.

Read my full article here: https://vetapprovedpethealth.com/pages/the-forgotten-side-of-pet-care-why-your-pet-s-mental-health-matters

13/10/2025

I want to make vet advice more accessible — can you help me?

For years, I’ve watched pet owners struggle with vet costs, and it breaks my heart.
Many skip or delay visits because they’re worried about money. I want to do something about that.

💡 I’m testing a simple idea:
Unlimited, non-emergency vet advice for just $6.99/month (or the equivalent in your country).
Across one year, that’s about the same as one vet consultation, but you get access for a whole year.

You can ask me about things like:
❤️ General wellness & minor symptoms, deciding when a visit is needed and when it can wait
🐶 Behaviour & training
🍽️ Nutrition & diet

⚠️ Not for emergencies, prescriptions, or diagnoses — but for all the small worries in between.

If I could, I’d do it for free. But since it takes time from my working week, I’ve made it as affordable as possible.

👉 Would you personally use something like this?
Or what would make it more useful to you?
Your feedback means a lot.

👉 Find out more or join here: https://trustedvetadvice.com/

— Dr. Alessandro, MRCVS

A real vet answers your non-urgent pet questions within 2 working days. This service is available in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

07/10/2025

If I could change one thing about veterinary medicine...
…it would be this: we need to stop being reactive and start being proactive.

So many problems I see every day aren’t just medical, they’re lifestyle.
Sometimes the answer isn’t another pill, it’s a better life.

Read my latest post on Vet Approved Pet Health:
“The One Thing I Wish I Could Change About Veterinary Medicine”

👉: https://vetapprovedpethealth.com/pages/the-one-thing-i-wish-i-could-change-about-veterinary-medicine-from-reactive-to-proactive-care

04/10/2025

For those of you who might have missed it, I recently published an article to answer one of the common question I get in practice. Is Anaesthesia Safe for Pets?

You can read the full article here: https://vetapprovedpethealth.com/pages/is-anaesthesia-safe-for-pets-a-vet-s-perspective-on-risks-safety-and-care