Dr Gavin Harper
BVMS, Veterinary Medical Services Manager,
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Gavin graduated from the University of Glasgow Veterinary School with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) and worked in small animal practice, both in Scotland and Australia. He joined the Veterinary Medical Services team at Boehringer Ingelheim in 2015. Gavin has a particular interest in companion animal infection and parasitic diseases.
Articles reviewed by Dr Gavin Harper BVMS
Ticks can cause serious and potentially fatal diseases in dogs. Take a look at everything you need to know, such as how to find ticks, how to remove a tick, and how to protect your dog.
Fleas on dogs and fleas on puppies can really make life unbearable for your furry friend. Read on to learn everything you need to know about fleas on dogs and how they can be treated and prevented.
Worms such as roundworm, hookworm and whipworm can infect your dog and cause illness. Some worms that affect dogs can also infect and cause disease in humans. Learn everything you need to know about worms in dogs and how to keep your dog and your family protected.
Looking for flea treatment for cats? Discover how cats get fleas, what fleas look like on cats and how to get rid of fleas on cats.
Paralysis ticks are a deadly parasite than can cause tick paralysis in cats. Bush ticks can also cause harm to cats. Learn more about ticks and how to protect your cat.
Worms can cause serious health problems for your cat, and some can also infect and cause disease in people. Learn more about worms and how to protect your cat.