Why vets are speaking out against a disturbing rise in number of dogs with cropped ears in the UK. Ear cropping is essentially the amputation of part of a dogs ear to a desired length – ranging from tall pointy ears to almost no ear at all. The painful procedure is purely cosmetic and serves…
Surviving Smallies.
It’s highly likely that you got your very first taste of veterinary medicine by spending time in a small animal practice. Maybe it was taking your own animal in or shuffling about on work experience? Although we might get a flavour at this early stage, it can feel quite different going back as a student…
Conservation Ambassador.
Back in 2017, I cofounded the Dick Vet Wildlife Conservation Society (DVWCS) with my best friend. It was the vet schools first society dedicated to wildlife conservation. Through talks, seminars and Edinburgh’s first dedicated wildlife conservation conference, we’ve educated hundreds of students on the importance of wildlife protection and the preservation of biodiversity across the…
Week 7. I’m tired…
Wednesday 31st October, 2018 It’s a weird and wonderful thing being a veterinary student. But recently, I find myself more and more putting up a front of to appear organised, super resilient and determined just because I’m a vet student. People praise you because they think you’re juggling lectures, a social life and exercise while…
Summer Ponderings
Wednesday 1st August, 2018 It’s currently the middle of the summer holidays, and I’m going to apologise to myself again for not writing another post in almost 3 months. The idea of this blog was to act as a sort of diary for myself, as well as a space to allow family and friends an…
Thoughts from the bus.
Tuesday 1st May, 2018 As I promised, it would be a heckin’ long time until my next post, although 2 months isn’t too bad! In reality not much has changed; just more assessments and exams. However, I’m pleased to say they’ve all gone pretty well so far. WordPress says I’ve had 26 views since my…
The Journey Begins
Tuesday 27th February, 2018 Thanks for joining me! I’ve finally got round to starting a blog after a mere two years of studying Veterinary Medicine & Surgery. I’m proud to say (and in ways somewhat surprised) that I’m still enjoying it! So, why am I doing this now? If I’m honest, actually starting this blog…
The Edi Vet Diary 