Dr. James Harrington
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.
- Credentials
- DVM, MRCVS, 15 years clinical and educational practice
- Focus
- Scientific
Authored Guides
Pet Loss Guilt in Australia: How to Process It
Guilt after losing a pet is a common grief response among Australian pet owners. Understanding the psychology behind it and accessing local support can help you move through the pain.
How to Calculate Your Pet's Diet Pawprint in Australia
Australian pet owners can reduce their companion animal's dietary carbon footprint with locally relevant protein swaps, packaging audits, and climate-conscious choices. Here is a practical guide tailored to Australian conditions, regulations, and available products.
Why You Should Never Shave a Double-Coated Dog in Australia
Australia's extreme UV and summer heat make shaving a double-coated dog especially dangerous. Learn why the coat is your dog's best defence and what to do instead.
Why Senior Dogs and Cats Overheat Faster in Australia
Australian summers push senior pets to their limits, with extreme heat, bushfire smoke, and high UV compounding age-related declines in thermoregulation. Here is how to recognise heat distress early and keep older dogs and cats safe.
Insect Protein Dog Food in Australia: What to Know
Black soldier fly larvae are gaining ground as a dog food protein source in Australia. Here is what Australian pet owners need to know about nutrition, local regulations, and choosing a quality product.