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Dr Michael Linton

BVSc, FANZCVS (Feline Medicine)

Dr Michael Linton is a registered Feline Internal Medicine Specialist based in Sydney. Although his Fellowship is in feline internal medicine, his clinical practice encompasses both feline and canine patients.

Dr Linton obtained Memberships in Small Animal Internal Medicine before achieving Fellowship in Feline Internal Medicine through the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. His clinical and research interests lie in inflammatory and infiltrative gastrointestinal disease, immune-mediated conditions, and haematological abnormalities.

He has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters, particularly in the field of veterinary gastroenterology. His academic contributions include work on rare conditions such as Feline Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Sclerosing Fibroplasia (FGESF).

Dr Linton is a regular invited speaker at veterinary conferences and continuing education events. He currently serves as the Conference Convenor for the Feline Chapter of a major Australian veterinary congress. In addition, he is a tutor with the University of Sydney’s Centre for Veterinary Education, supporting veterinarians undertaking postgraduate study.

Beyond his clinical and academic roles, Dr Linton has established a professional support service for veterinarians seeking advice on case management or workplace challenges.

Outside of work, he is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys ocean swimming and cross-country training to stay fit. He is the proud owner of two mischievous cats—Harry and Effie—and his beloved Irish Wolfhound cross, Bow, who frequently accompanies him to work. 

Areas of Interest

Published Research
Feline Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia: 13 Cases and Review of an Emerging Clinical Entity
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2015. Authors: Rebecca Churcher, Richard Malik, Agnieszka Zoltowska, Michael Linton. DOI: 10.1177/1098612X14565563
 
Further Studies of Neuroangiostrongyliasis in Australian Dogs: 92 New Cases (2010–2020) and Results for a Novel, Highly Sensitive qPCR Assay
Parasitology, 2021; 148(2): 178–186. Authors: Rogan Lee, Tsung Yu Pai, Richard Churcher, Sarah Davies, Jody Braddock, Michael Linton, et al. DOI: 10.1017/S003118202000170X
 
Hepatic Fibrosarcoma Incarcerated in a Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Cat
JFMS Open Reports, 2015. Authors: Michael Linton, Lydia Tong, Adrian Simon, Eugene Buffa, Ross McGregor, Julien Labruyère, Darren Foster. DOI: 10.1177/2055116915610359
 
Extrahepatic Biliary Duct Obstruction as a Result of Involuntary Transcavitary Implantation of Hair in a Cat
JFMS Open Reports, 2015. Authors: Michael Linton, Eugene Buffa, Adrian Simon, Julie Ashton, Ross McGregor, Darren J. Foster. DOI: 10.1177/2055116915610359
 
Dr. Michael Linton has been invited to speak at a range of national and international veterinary education platforms, including:
 
  • PetSure Australia – Webinar host and guest speaker on internal medicine topics, including feline infectious disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and the impact of COVID-19 on pets.

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