20/07/2026
🐾 My busiest week to date — more than 30 dogs helped. 🐾
More than 30 dogs supported to feel better, move more freely and live with less pain.
There was a time when this exact moment was simply a dream—one I never truly believed could come true.
I feel incredibly grateful that I now get to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their families here in Marlborough. 💚
But this week has also reminded me why one of my greatest passions in animal health is education and informed decision-making.
Making the best decisions for your pet means having all the relevant information—not only being told what the options are, but understanding the potential benefits, risks, side effects and alternatives.
Unfortunately, there are still gaps in the way this information is communicated.
This week alone, I spoke with pet owners who:
🐾 Had not been fully aware of the potential side effects associated with Beransa—until their dog experienced concerning changes.
🐾 Did not know the symptoms of canine cognitive dysfunction, often called “doggy dementia,” or the different ways their dog could be supported.
🐾 Had not understood the seriousness of a cruciate injury, the risk of further damage, or the restrictions and rehabilitation needed to give their dog the best chance of recovery.
These owners had sought veterinary advice. They cared deeply about their animals and wanted to make the right decisions—they simply did not have all the information they needed.
This is not about pointing fingers at vets (We need them and they do a great job !!). It is about acknowledging that gaps in communication exist, and that we can do better!!!
When pet owners are properly informed, they can ask better questions, understand their options and make choices that feel right for their individual animal.
If you have a senior pet and have been told they are “just getting old” or are simply “showing signs of ageing,” that may be true—but it does not mean there is nothing we can do to help.
Reach out, and let’s talk about how we can better support them through this stage of life.
🚨If your pet seems more uncomfortable, restless, doesn’t want to walk as far, hesitates at the stairs or before getting into the car, or is less interested in interacting, there may be an underlying pain component contributing to those changes.
It may be part of ageing, but that does not mean we should simply accept it. Let’s see what we can do to improve their comfort and quality of life.
🚨If your pet has experienced a possible reaction or side effect from medication, or you are worried about a treatment or its potential risks, let’s talk it through.
🚨And if your animal is injured—or you would like advice about reducing their risk of injury—let me know. Prevention is always better than cure, and I would love to help you put a plan in place.
You deserve to understand your options.
Your pet deserves care that considers their whole health, comfort and quality of life.
Because when we are better informed, we can make better choices—and create better outcomes for the animals we love. 🐾💚
Stacey 🦋
