Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS
Hannah graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011 and began work straight away at a busy mixed practice. Initially, she treated all species, but focussed on small animals from 2014. She has a passion for soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, and canine and feline dentistry, having completed additional training in these areas.
She then began working at a smaller, independent practice close to home, in order to devote more time to her other love – writing comedy fiction. In February 2023, she moved from permanent clinical vet work to become an Editor for a global medical communications company. She hasn't given up clinical work altogether, though, and still does regular locum shifts at her local vet practices.
Latest articles by Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS

5 diseases you could catch from your cat or dog
By Kathryn Rosenberg published
Advice Find out about the diseases you could catch from your cat or dog, including what to look out for and how to reduce your risk

Preparing for your kitten's first vet visit
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide It’s time for your kitten’s first vet visit! What do you need to know, and how can you prepare?

Does Dawn dish soap kill fleas on pets?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice Does Dawn dish soap kill fleas? Or are there more effective ways to keep your pet flea-free? We find out!

Cat zoomies: What are they and why do cats get them?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide Does your household get treated to or irritated by the occasional episode of cat zoomies? What is this behavior, and what does it mean?

Raw diets for puppies: A vet’s view
By Elizabeth Racine, DVM published
Advice Learn why raw diets for puppies aren't recommended – and how to choose a safe diet instead!

Do kittens sleep a lot? And how to get a kitten to sleep at night
By Amy Davies published
Vet's guide Do kittens sleep a lot? A vet explains how much sleep our young fur friends need and what to do when they won’t settle.

Can cats share a litter box? How many litter boxes per cat
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide Ever wondered whether cats can share a litter box? So, how many litter boxes do you need per cat?

How to groom and care for double-coated dogs
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide Here’s everything you need to know about how to groom and care for double-coated dog breeds

Can cats eat chocolate?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice Feel like treating your purr-fect pal to something tasty? You may be asking "can cats eat chocolate?" Let's take a look

Why do cats sleep on you? Are cats protective of their owners?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice We asked a vet ‘why do cats sleep on you?’ and here’s what she said…

How to help a puppy with hiccups
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
How to Does your furry young friend keep getting hiccups? Here’s how to help a puppy with hiccups

Can cat fleas live on dogs?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice How much do you know about fleas? Can cat fleas live on dogs? Let’s take a look...

How to train an outdoor cat to use a litter box
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide Cats often toilet outside, but how do you train an outdoor cat to use a litter box?

A vet’s guide to dog constipation
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Advice Dog constipation can be a strain, and not just for your dog! So why does it happen and what can be done?

Dry skin on dogs: A vet's guide to symptoms, causes and treatments
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Advice What are the causes of dry skin on dogs? And how can you fix it?

Why is my cat drooling?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Vet's guide If you’ve noticed your cat drooling, read on to find out why and how you can help

How to retrain a cat to use the litter box
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
How To Litter box training can be challenging. How do you retrain an older cat to use the litter box?

How often should you brush your dog?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice Most dogs need brushing now and then, but how often should you brush your dog?

Why is my dog limping? A vet answers...
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide If you see your dog limping, it can be worrying and upsetting, especially if they are in pain. But what causes your dog to limp?

Why is my dog panting so much?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice If you find yourself thinking ‘why is my dog panting so much?’, here are some possible reasons

Why is my cat sneezing?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice Is your cat sneezing? We asked a vet why your feline friend might have the sniffles – here’s what she says!

Why do dogs sleep with eyes open and is it normal?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice Have you ever caught your dog sleeping with their eyes open and wondered whether it’s normal? Here’s what you need to know…

Why do dogs bring you toys and other gifts?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Advice Some dogs love to carry their favorite toy to you, but does that mean you're their favorite person?
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