Dr. James Harrington

Dr. James Harrington

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Veterinarian & Pet Health Writer

A veterinarian with 15 years of clinical and educational practice, Dr. Harrington specialises in translating complex medical topics into language pet owners can actually use. His writing combines clinical depth with scientific accuracy, drawing on AVMA, WSAVA, and evidence-based veterinary guidelines to help owners understand what is happening inside their pet — and what to do about it.

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Articles · Dr. James Harrington

Aquatics & Fish Care

How Rising Spring Temperatures Affect Freshwater Aquarium Chemistry: Dissolved Oxygen, pH Fluctuation, and Disease Risk

As ambient temperatures climb each spring, the water chemistry inside a freshwater aquarium undergoes a series of interconnected shifts that can reduce dissolved oxygen, destabilise pH, and trigger a cascade of opportunistic disease. Understanding the science behind these changes is the most effective tool aquarium owners have for protecting their fish during the season's most chemically volatile weeks.

Dr. James Harrington 8 min read
Sustainable Pet Care

Do Plant-Based Flea and Tick Repellents Actually Protect Pets? A Scientific Review

Plant-based flea and tick repellents are marketed as natural, gentle alternatives to conventional veterinary products, but the scientific evidence tells a more complicated story. This veterinary review examines the biology behind botanical repellents, evaluates the most common ingredients against published research, and explains the critical safety risks every pet owner needs to understand.

Dr. James Harrington 10 min read

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