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
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Hot spots on cats: Vet's guide to signs and treatment
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's Guide If you’re worried about hot spots on cats, this article will reveal everything you need to know, from how to identify one to the best ways to treat them
![A close up of a ginger cat in pain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/84qN8fisWGKYDphra4NKrP-320-80.jpg)
Signs of pain in cats: How do you know if your cat is in pain?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide Learn to recognize the signs of pain in cats so you can tell if your kitty's suffering
![Puppy chewing on rope toy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NPFY3C4k764ifH3gpuWYDn-320-80.jpg)
Down syndrome in dogs: Does it exist and what can resemble the condition?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Vet's guide Have you ever wondered whether there’s such a thing as down syndrome in dogs? Let’s find out!
![cat curled up on bed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aokaU7otRjQvtRXuGtCeAm-320-80.jpg)
Pancreatitis in cats: Vet's guide to signs and treatment
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide Are you curious about pancreatitis in cats? Let’s find out more about this painful condition
![dehydration in dogs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ji9tWVtxsVqsaobTBJysmF-320-80.jpg)
Dehydration in dogs: vet's guide to symptoms and management
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Advice Dehydration in dogs can be very serious or even fatal. Find out how to spot it and what to do next.
![Dog lying on sofa at home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MYwo6tUcaARzvgx6wJyhWH-320-80.jpg)
IBD in dogs: Vet's guide to causes and treatment
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS published
Vet's guide Let’s find out about the causes and symptoms of IBD in dogs and how to help your poorly pup feel better
![Preparing for your kitten's first vet visit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vtDuP8bCat8hxDuk8g2XjJ-320-80.jpg)
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?
![Cat scratching with dog in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xuVa5MXaJC2VWvWMhshCMh-320-80.jpg)
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!
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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?
![Can cats eat chocolate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BBBtuSZNe7viErXXMFZP2H-320-80.jpeg)
Can cats eat chocolate?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Advice Feel like treating your purr-fect pal to something tasty? You may be asking "can cats eat chocolate?" Let's take a look
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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?
![grooming double-coated dogs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FQVcAczMc5TbjRhBBBmkcW-320-80.jpg)
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
![Why do cats sleep on your lap? Tabby cat asleep on man's lap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2uVewdsYbjH6EsvHtmMQqB-320-80.jpg)
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…
![A woman holding up a golden retriever pup and gazing lovingly at him](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3PyDRDXk8tPXJ5k6F9ySJn-320-80.jpg)
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: A dog an and cat curled up on a couch together](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YHH2yZtrvUJoY7ToKq7i8B-320-80.jpg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iiKQXSEvumP8rWMDkSBgY6-320-80.jpg)
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?
![Dog constipation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xHDJSS8Qi7LszAXbzv8jTn-320-80.jpg)
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: causes and how to treat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pqjCVSBVcAQ7UDSkfHQdPi-320-80.jpg)
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?
![cat panting: cat with mouth open](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CFjkQv2LGt4FHdudXZ2WRf-320-80.jpg)
Cat panting: A vet's guide to causes and treatment
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Advice Everyone knows that dogs pant, but what about cats? What does it mean if your cat is panting?
![cat sneezing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9jqSyMiXYL2K28FkQ2jJpT-320-80.jpg)
Why is my cat sneezing?
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
Advice Is your cat sneezing? We asked a vet why your feline friend might have the sniffles – here’s what she says!
![why is my dog limping](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DZ8B5chMhPUCQVvy7xAvKo-320-80.jpg)
Why is my dog limping? A vet answers...
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS last updated
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?
![A white cat drooling](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7XMgqKDN5i2E8pYghh3ZKC-320-80.jpeg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3zp76MVCFce8jo4eUFr4M5-320-80.jpg)
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?
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