Dr. Rebecca MacMillan

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan

Vet

Rebecca is a veterinary surgeon who graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2009. She enjoys medicine in particular and she is proud to have achieved a BSAVA postgraduate certificate in small animal medicine (with commendation) from Nottingham Trent University in 2021.

She has a wealth of experience in first opinion small animal practice, having done a mixture of day-to-day routine work, on-call emergency duties and managerial roles since 2009.

She writes on various feline and canine topics for the Veterinary Content Company and a freelance basis, including behavior, nutrition, and health. Outside of work and writing she enjoys walking her own dog, spending time with her young family and baking!

Latest articles by Dr. Rebecca MacMillan

Person tapping a bank card on a reader that's held by another person's hand. A cat sits on the table in the corner and looks at the payment being made

Cost of owning a cat

By Megan Milstead published

Advice Including absolutely everything you'll need to budget for

Advice
Cat lying down on a bed with a woman kissing its head from behind and hugging

What cats think about

By Megan Milstead published

Vet's Guide A vet takes us inside a cat's mind

Vet's Guide
Dog lying down in front of an MRI machine with a person wearing scrubs stroking him

How to keep your dog calm at the vet

By Megan Milstead published

Vet's Guide Here are three easy ways to help them relax

Vet's Guide

Best cat litter

By Megan Milstead last updated

Tried&Tested Tested and approved by real pet parents

Tried&Tested
Cat inside an outdoor enclosure, stretching from a wooden perch to a tree trunk

What you’ll need to set up a catio

By Megan Milstead published

Advice Our top tips for setting up a catio that your feline will love

Advice

Best GPS trackers for pets

By Megan Milstead last updated

Tried & Tested The easiest way to keep your pets safe

Tried & Tested
Bichon Frise looking at swans and demonstrating low prey drive

Dogs with low prey drive

By Abby Driver published

Advice These low prey drive dogs are all less likely to give chase

Advice
American Curl

American Curl: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd published

Breed profile Coming with its curled ears and bold eyes, this energetic cat is a pretty healthy breed – but is it for you?

Breed profile
Black and white kitten being held in someone's arms who is wearing a pink jumper

Checklist for new cat owners

By Megan Milstead published

Advice What to buy for your cat's arrival

Advice
Small Yorkshire Terrier dog peering into a litter box

How to litter train a dog in 5 steps

By Kathryn Williams published

How to It’s not commonplace to litter train a dog, but it can be done if necessary

How to
Russian Blue cat looking directly at camera

Russian Blue: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd published

Breed profile Intelligent, sweet-natured and relatively quiet, discover whether this breed could be right for your home

Breed profile
A low angle view of a cute adorable 7 week old yellow Labrador Retriever puppy eating from a dog dish containing the best puppy food that is sitting on hardwood floor with a white colored wall in the background

Best puppy food: The finest chow for growing pups

By Ian Stokes last updated

Buying Guide Whether you’ve got a picky eater or a large breed, we’ve rounded up the vet-approved foods for you

Buying Guide
Dog using litter tray

Can I use cat litter for dogs?

By Kathryn Williams published

Vet's Guide Our vet helps answer the question and shares how to litter train your pup

Vet's Guide
Savannah vs Bengal cats on black background

Savannah vs Bengal

By Kathryn Williams last updated

Advice Energetic and super bright, these cats will keep you on your toes!

Advice
Cat wearing one of the best flea collars for cats

Best flea collars for cats of all ages and types

By Kathryn Williams last updated

Buying guide Keep your pets and home safe from pests with the best flea collars for felines

Buying guide
Devon Rex (left) Cornish Rex (right)

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex

By Kathryn Williams published

Advice Our vet compares the Cornish and Devon Rex so you can choose the right cat with confidence

Advice
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever jumping into water

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: Breed profile

By Victoria Jones published

Breed Profile These ‘red tornados’ aren’t for the faint-hearted, but this playful, energetic breed makes a fun-loving family companion

Breed Profile
Norwegian Forest Cat and Siberian Forest Cat on black background

Siberian Forest cat vs Norwegian Forest cat

By Kathryn Williams published

Advice Our vet helps us compare these friendly, fluffy and family-oriented breeds

Advice
Rhodesian Ridgeback sitting in leaves

6 African dog breeds

By Alexis De Leaver published

Breed Profile Everything you need to know about them

Breed Profile
Cornish Rex

Cornish Rex: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd published

Breed profile Considered to be a hypoallergenic cat breed, this breed could suit allergy-prone households

Breed profile
Pregnant person sitting down and holding stomach with a cat sat on their lap

Pregnant women and cat litter

By Jim McCauley last updated

Vet's Guide A vet explains the risks to pregnant women changing cat litter

Vet's Guide
Scottish Fold cat on orange couch

Scottish Fold: Breed Profile

By Becks Shepherd published

Breed profile Known for their folded ears, this rare breed loves people and playtime but also has numerous health issues

Breed profile
Black dog with tail up

Signs of aggression in dogs

By Martha Terry published

Feature Learn how to spot 12 cues our vet says you should not overlook

Feature
English Setter standing in a field

English Setter: Breed profile

By Victoria Jones published

Breed Profile With show-stopping good looks and plenty of energy, this dog is a welcome addition to an active family home

Breed Profile
Siamese cat

Siamese: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd published

Breed Profile This is one of the most popular breeds but is it right for your home?

Breed Profile
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