Dr Rebecca MacMillan

Dr Rebecca MacMillan

Vet

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

She writes on various feline and canine topics, 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

Best dry dog foods 2025

By Alexis De Leaver last updated

Buying Guide Our top nine picks for keeping your dog happy and healthy

Buying Guide
Catahoula Leopard Dog

Catahoula Leopard Dog: Breed Profile

By David Crookes published

Breed Profile This proud mascot of Louisiana is praised for its herding skills and intelligence but does that mean it’ll make a good pet?

Breed Profile
A cat sitting inside the litter robot 4, one of the best automatic cat litter boxes

Best automatic cat litter boxes

By Megan Milstead last updated

Tried & Tested Thanks to the best automatic cat litter boxes, you no longer need to scoop their poop daily!

Tried & Tested
Woman in bed with two dogs

Hidden dangers of sleeping with your pet

By Alexis De Leaver published

Vet's Guide Wondering if sleeping with your pet is safe? We asked a vet

Vet's Guide
different types of Mastiff breeds: Neapolitan Mastiff

11 different types of Mastiff breeds from across the world

By Chloe Petrylak last updated

Advice Mastiff breeds are one of the most ancient found on our planet, but how many different variations can you name?

Advice

Best service dog breeds: Which canines excel at caring for humans?

By David Crookes last updated

Advice Benefiting people with disabilities, the best service dog breeds can provide assistance in all kinds of ways

Advice

Siberian Husky vs. Alaskan Malamute

By Alexis De Leaver published

Advice What are the differences between these cold-weather dogs?

Advice
American Hairless Terrier lying on the sand - one of several hairless dog breeds

7 bald and beautiful hairless dog breeds

By Kathryn Williams last updated

Advice What they lack in fur these hairless dog breeds make up for with their loyal and loving temperaments

Advice
Dog playing with one of the best dog puzzle toys

Best dog puzzle toys 2025

By Ian Stokes last updated

Buying guide Help your dog boost his IQ with the best dog puzzle toys that exercise the mind as well as the body.

Buying guide

Bird flu in cats: Signs, causes, treatment, and expert veterinary advice

By Adam England published

Advice It’s been in the news a lot recently, so here’s everything to know about bird flu in cats

Advice
Kevin Fitzgerald holding a dog

Celebrity vet reveals the 4 most common mistakes pet owners make again and again

By Megan Milstead published

Advice From off-leash walks to unsupervised puppy play dates – have you made any of these easy errors?

Advice
Ginger cat chewing on catnip plant

Can cats eat catnip? A vet weighs in

By Kathryn Williams published

Vet's Guide An expert vet answers the question and reveals what happens when they do

Vet's Guide
Woman sitting outside with dog

10 ways to bond with your dog

By Alexis De Leaver published

Advice If you're looking for more ways to bond with your dog, then look no further. These 10 tips are guaranteed to improve the bond with your dog

Advice
Woman and dachshund in bed

5 reasons why you shouldn’t sleep your dog

By Kathryn Williams published

Vet's Guide A vet reveals the pros and cons of sharing a bed with your canine companion

Vet's Guide

11 super-cute wire-haired dog breeds

By Kathryn Williams last updated

Advice These exuberant and enthusiastic dog breeds with wiry hair will keep the energy high in your home

Advice
A hand holding a baby bird in front of grass and flowers

Should you help a baby bird?

By Megan Milstead published

Vet's Guide Our in-house vet shares her expert advice

Vet's Guide
Person holding up an angry-looking cat's paw

How to put a stop to cat play aggression

By David Crookes last updated

How To Want to stop cat play aggression? Our vet has the solution

How To
Siberian husky in snow

Siberian Husky: Breed Profile

By David Crookes published

Breed Profile The breed which could make a perfect pet, but only if you’re able to provide them everything they need

Breed Profile
Little Shih tzu dog sitting in grass

Shih Tzu: Breed Profile

By David Crookes published

Breed Profile This breed has held a place in many dog lovers’ hearts for hundreds if not thousands of years

Breed Profile
Close up of a Saint Bernard laying on grass

Saint Bernard: Breed Profile

By David Crookes published

Breed Profile Learn more about this intelligent, friendly yet incredibly active dog and whether you should invite one into your home

Breed Profile
A plate of dog pancakes and strawberries on a worktop, with a dog looking up from below

How to make dog-friendly pancakes (vet-approved recipe)

By Megan Milstead published

JUST FOR FUN Simple, delicious and under $1 per serving – this is the best dog pancake recipe

JUST FOR FUN
32 big dog breeds that make sensible pets

Rhodesian Ridgeback: Breed Profile

By David Crookes published

Breed Profile Learn more about this intelligent, friendly yet incredibly active dog and whether you should invite one into your home

Breed Profile

19 hound breeds from across the world

By Kathryn Williams last updated

Advice We’ve sniffed out the most popular hound breeds, from the easygoing to the highly active and everything in between

Advice
Cat standing behind a catnip flower while licking lips

Is catnip bad for cats?

By Kathryn Williams last updated

Vet's Guide Our in-house vet shares her thoughts

Vet's Guide
Cat lying on a bed looking slumped over and bored

Is your cat bored? Watch out for these 9 tell-tale signs, according to a vet

By Steve Wright last updated

Vet's Guide Here’s how to keep your feline mentally stimulated

Vet's Guide
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