Veterinary Internal Medicine Contributor
Dr Samuel Okoye, DVM DACVIM
Board-certified internal medicine specialist working in a referral hospital. Writes on diagnostics, endocrine disease and how to interpret laboratory results without over-reading them.
Written by Dr Samuel Okoye
Itchy Skin and Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Why itching is a symptom rather than a diagnosis, and how vets work through the common causes.
Dr Samuel Okoye · 9 min read · Updated 2026-08-17
Digestive problemsVomiting and Diarrhoea: When to Worry
Distinguishing a self-limiting upset from something that needs urgent veterinary attention.
Dr Samuel Okoye · 8 min read · Updated 2026-07-28
Chronic conditionsChronic Kidney Disease in Cats
One of the most common conditions of older cats, and one where early detection genuinely changes outcomes.
Dr Samuel Okoye · 10 min read · Updated 2026-08-27
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Caring for a Senior Pet
Ageing is not a disease, but it changes what good care looks like. Practical adjustments for older dogs, cats and small animals.
Dr Elena Marsh · 10 min read · Updated 2026-09-01
Preventive carePet Vaccinations Explained
What core and non-core vaccines protect against, how schedules work, and why protocols differ between countries.
Dr Elena Marsh · 9 min read · Updated 2026-08-12
Dental healthDental Disease in Dogs and Cats
The most common disease in adult pets, why it is genuinely painful, and what actually prevents it.
Dr Elena Marsh · 8 min read · Updated 2026-08-20
EmergenciesHow to Recognise a Veterinary Emergency
The signs that mean go now, the signs that mean call today, and how to prepare before it happens.
Dr Elena Marsh · 7 min read · Updated 2026-09-04