Dr. Ellen Marcinkiewicz
Ellen Marcinkiewicz BVSc. MRCVS, graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012. She’s since worked as a small animal veterinarian in her home country of Australia, as well as at the Massey University Teaching Hospital in New Zealand. Her most memorable experience as a teaching vet was running a charity spay/neuter program for final year vet students in Samoa.
Her love of traveling the world has now led her to the UK, where she currently works as a veterinarian and freelance veterinary writer based in Somerset.
Ellen is passionate about education and all things pet health including surgery, medicine, behavior, and nutrition. In her free time, Ellen enjoys hiking, travel, yoga, and modern calligraphy.
44 Dangerous Human Foods & Drinks Dogs Should Avoid
Food
January 21, 2025
44 Dangerous Human Foods & Drinks Dogs Should Avoid
Dogs are inquisitive animals and are scavengers by nature. Given an opportunity, they try eating most things, edible or not.…
Why is My Dog Constantly Licking The Floors and Carpet?
Behavior
December 17, 2024
Why is My Dog Constantly Licking The Floors and Carpet?
If your dog constantly licks the floor or carpet, you may be concerned that something is wrong. But this behavior…
Can Dogs Eat Beans? Are Beans Bad For Dogs And Their Digestion?
Care
December 13, 2024
Can Dogs Eat Beans? Are Beans Bad For Dogs And Their Digestion?
Beans are great for the human digestive tract and a great source of protein. But do dogs share the same…
My Dog Just Ate A Bunch Of Gummy Bears! What Should I Do Next?
Care
January 18, 2024
My Dog Just Ate A Bunch Of Gummy Bears! What Should I Do Next?
If Fido just ate a bunch of gummy bears, you might be concerned, especially if your canine companion ate an…
My Dog Ate a Cupcake Wrapper! What Should I Do?
Care
January 18, 2024
My Dog Ate a Cupcake Wrapper! What Should I Do?
Did your dog swipe a cupcake off the counter, eating the cupcake along with the wrapper? Veterinarian Ellen Marcinkiewicz walks…
My Dog Just Ate A Poinsettias! Are Poinsettias Toxic To Dogs?
Care
November 13, 2023
My Dog Just Ate A Poinsettias! Are Poinsettias Toxic To Dogs?
Did your dog just spoil Christmas by eating a decorative Poinsettia plant? If your dog recently consumed this beautiful red…
Yikes! My Dog Just Ate Some Tulips! Are They Toxic? What Should I Do?
Care
July 21, 2023
Yikes! My Dog Just Ate Some Tulips! Are They Toxic? What Should I Do?
If your dog ate some Tulips from your garden, then you are likely concerned that these flowers may be toxic.…
My Dog Just Ate Styrofoam! What Should I Do Now?
Care
July 19, 2023
My Dog Just Ate Styrofoam! What Should I Do Now?
Did your dog just swallow a bunch of packing peanuts, or Styrofoam packaging while your back was turned? Veterinarian Ellen…
Why Does My Dog Keep Scooting Its Butt Across My Floors?
Care
June 1, 2023
Why Does My Dog Keep Scooting Its Butt Across My Floors?
If your dog is scooting its butt across the floor, you might be concerned. There's some simple reasoning behind "the…
My Dog Ate A Toad! What Now? Are They Poisonous?
Care
June 1, 2023
My Dog Ate A Toad! What Now? Are They Poisonous?
Did your dog eat a toad while out in the backyard, or on a camping trip with your family? Veterinarian…
Yikes! My Dog Just Ate Tin Foil! What Should I Do Now?
Care
April 12, 2023
Yikes! My Dog Just Ate Tin Foil! What Should I Do Now?
If your dog ate some tin foil while trying to get after something inside it, you are likely quite worried…
Help! My Dog Just Ate Raisin Bread! Is Raisin Bread Toxic to Dogs?
Care
December 12, 2022
Help! My Dog Just Ate Raisin Bread! Is Raisin Bread Toxic to Dogs?
Did your dog eat a piece of raisin bread while you weren't looking? Unfortunately, raisins can be very toxic to…
Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon?
Care
October 21, 2022
Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is a widely used spice that can be found in almost everyone’s kitchen cupboard. It is warming and tasty,…