Libby Sheridan

Libby Sheridan graduated as a vet from University College Dublin in Ireland, and spent 10 years working in mixed and small animal practice, followed by seven years as the UK and Ireland veterinary affairs manager for Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
She now works as technical affairs manager for Purina UK and Ireland.

January 2022

None of us are in any doubt. At the start of 2022, as a community of pet lovers, owners, pet care experts, veterinarians and suppliers, we all know that pet obesity is a serious problem...

15 mins

November 2020

Food for thought: getting nutrition right for everyone

Nutrition is one of the cornerstones of pet health and is not just a one-off decision, as the needs of animals change throughout their lifetimes. So it is absolutely crucial to ensure your practice is able to give the latest up-to-date advice and the most informed recommendations to often uninitiated clients…

32 mins

November 2019

Feeding strategies in senior pets – and owner communications

Libby Sheridan discusses the changes in metabolic and energy requirements in older pets, and why nutritional assessments should be carried out frequently to ensure diets are optimal.

32 mins

November 2016

Nursing clinics as a business: take ownership

Beginning with the end in mind is a vital skill to set targets and measure success. Libby Sheridan discusses the benefits of planning nurse clinics using this approach.

27 mins

August 2015

No shut eye at feline symposium

We can forget sometimes just how lucky we are living on a relatively small island … more

19 mins

August 2013

Focusing on technology

The second annual SPVS-VPMA Focus on Technology Day, which took place in Daventry, focused on … more

12 mins

March 2011

PRE AND PROBIOTICS: ANIMAL PERSPECTIVE

Libby Sheridan looks at how these micro-organisms could have veterinary application, and discusses some of … more

31 mins

December 2010

VPMA Congress promises to be open to everyone in 2011

VPMA conventions are anything but conventional. January’s event promises a mix of management and personal … more

9 mins