About
About Pet Care Explained
Why we made it
When a vet suggests a scan, a camera examination or surgery, it’s natural to have questions. What will the test show? Is there an alternative? What happens on the day? Pet Care Explained aims to answer those questions clearly, so you can have better-informed conversations with your vet.
Who produces it
Pet Care Explained is produced by Vetemis Referrals, a veterinary referral service. It is not an independent comparison service, and it doesn’t rank or recommend particular practices. Where it’s relevant, we link to the Vetemis website so you can find out more about their services.
What it can — and can’t — do
Our guides explain how investigations and treatments generally work. They can’t diagnose your pet or tell you which treatment is right for them. Your own vet, who knows your pet, is the best person to help you decide.
How we write and review
Each guide is written in plain language and then reviewed by a clinician. Every guide shows who wrote it, who reviewed it and when — once those details are verified. Until then, guides are clearly labelled as drafts.
Authors and clinical reviewers
Authors
Biographies to follow
Verified names, roles and qualifications will be published here.
Editor and clinical reviewer
Gary Kelly
MRCVS · CertAVP · PgCert SAS · Main editor and clinical reviewer
Gary is the owner and lead veterinary surgeon at Vetemis Referrals and Warren House Veterinary Centre. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2003 and holds a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and postgraduate certificates in Small Animal Surgery and Endoscopy & Endosurgery. His clinical interests include diagnostic and interventional endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures. He is a member of the Veterinary Endoscopy Society. Gary leads the editing and clinical review of Pet Care Explained; individual guides remain labelled as drafts until their review is complete.