Dermatology
Why Dogs Get Ear Infections — and How to Break the Cycle
By Dr Mariana Oliveira, DVM, DACVN · 4 min read
Dr Murphies — The Pet Health ReviewVeterinary-reviewed reporting on dog, cat and small-animal health
Dogs
Canine medicine, from orthopaedics to endocrine disease.
The 2026 List
The 15 Best Dog Breeds of 2026
By Dr Elise Murphy, BVSc (Hons) · 14 min read
Orthopaedics
Canine Hip Dysplasia: The Early Signs Most Owners Miss
By Dr Ingrid Sorensen, BVSc, DipACVB · 4 min read
Respiratory
Kennel Cough Explained: Contagion, Course and Care
By Dr Eleanor Murphy, BVSc · 4 min read
Dermatology
Why Dogs Get Ear Infections — and How to Break the Cycle
By Dr Mariana Oliveira, DVM, DACVN · 4 min read
Cats
Feline health, written for a species that hides everything.
The 2026 List
The 15 Best Cat Breeds of 2026
By Dr Elise Murphy, BVSc (Hons) · 14 min read
Urology
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: A Blocked Cat Is an Emergency
By Dr Callum Wright, BVSc, MANZCVS · 4 min read
Nephrology
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: The Long Game
By Dr Aisha Bello, BVetMed · 4 min read
Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Four Treatment Paths Compared
By Dr Thomas Nakamura, DVM · 4 min read
Nutrition
Evidence over marketing, bowl by bowl.
The Review
Is Spot & Tango the Best Kibble Alternative?
By Dr Elise Murphy, BVSc (Hons) · 12 min read
Fundamentals
Reading a Pet Food Label Like a Veterinary Nutritionist
By Dr Mariana Oliveira, DVM, DACVN · 4 min read
Evidence Review
Grain-Free Diets and DCM: Where the Evidence Stands
By Dr Priya Raghunathan, BVMS · 4 min read
Evidence Review
Raw Feeding: Risks, Benefits and Safe Handling
By Dr Priya Raghunathan, BVMS · 4 min read
Our process
Meet the Veterinary Review Board
Every article is examined by registered veterinarians for medical accuracy before it is published — and again whenever consensus guidance shifts.
Dr Eleanor Murphy, BVSc
Small-animal internal medicine
Dr Priya Raghunathan, BVMS
Emergency and critical care
Dr Mariana Oliveira, DACVN
Clinical nutrition
Dr Ingrid Sorensen, DipACVB
Veterinary behaviour
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- 4EndocrinologyCanine Cushing's Disease: Reading the Subtle Symptoms
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The Review
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By Dr Elise Murphy, BVSc (Hons) · 12 min read
The 2026 List
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