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

American Bobtail
American Bobtail: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd Published

Breed Profile They have a super sweet disposition – but is this breed suitable for your home?

Breed Profile
White Turkish Angora laying on grass
Turkish Angora: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd Published

Breed Profile Discover more about this majestic breed and why it's so unique

Breed Profile
Egyptian Mau cat laying in grass
Egyptian Mau: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd Published

Breed profile From their temperament to their grooming needs, discover whether this cat is the right one for your home

Breed profile
Toyger: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd Published

Breed profile Having wild roots, the toyger cat might have an exotic ‘tiger’ look, but these domesticated creatures are people pets

Breed profile
Close up of Ocicat on table
Ocicat: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd Published

Breed profile They might have a wild look, but ocicats are completely domesticated

Breed profile
dog scratching its face using its hind leg, while sitting down in a field
What do fleas look like?

By Zara Gaspar Last updated

Advice Our vet explains what to look for

Advice
Cat scratching itself outside
Can cat fleas live on humans?

By Kathryn Williams Published

Vet's Guide We spoke to a vet to find out

Vet's Guide
Close up of Burmese cat
Burmese: Breed profile

By Becks Shepherd Published

Advice Wondering if a Burmese is right for your home?

Advice
Person applying homemade fly spray to horse
Homemade fly spray for horses

By Mel Beale Published

Advice Vet shares safety advice regarding homemade vs commercial sprays

Advice
A large pack of dogs of many different breeds sat in a group an facing the camera
What breed is my dog?

By Bethany Stone Last updated

Vet's guide How to decipher your dog's DNA with advice from a vet

Vet's guide
Cat sitting down outside and using its back leg to itch its neck
How do cats get fleas?

By Kathryn Williams Last updated

Vet’s Guide An expert answers!

Vet’s Guide
New puppy shopping list

By Alexis De Leaver Published

Advice Wondering what to buy? Here are the essentials

Advice
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
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