Gastrointestinal articles written by expert veterinarians: ‘Senior Tail Waggers’ provides veterinarian guides to common gastrointestinal issues in dogs. Our content is exclusively written by seasoned veterinarians with a doctorate in medicine. Articles are then vetted, when appropriate, by one of our medical directors. You will find below a list of specific gastrointestinal issues along with veterinary information about symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Dr Linda Simon (MVB MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon with a special interest in geriatric patient care, dermatology and endocrinology.
Dr. Simon is a member of the British Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and graduated top of her class from UCD School of Veterinary Medicine in Dublin (Ireland) in 2013.
Dr. Simon currently works as a veterinarian in several London clinics including Goddard's, Medivet, Alcombe and the RSPCA.
She has also worked as a remove veterinarian for the Just Answer veterinary service, since 2018, with nearly 200 positive reviews.
Experience: 10 years as a veterinarian.
Location: London, UK.
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) from University College Dublin, Ireland in 2013.
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulatory organization for veterinary surgeons in the UK.
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