Abiding by a client’s wishes
Today’s Small Memory A darling elderly terrier with a soft bristly golden beard called Pippa had collapsed on her backlegs. Her devastated owners realised that this was the end for her and their sadness was intensified as they held her in their arms and told me to...Turmeric latte after park run
We ran a very emotional park run today – it was in memory of the wonderful, talented wife of good friend and fellow vet who lost his wife to breast cancer. He was there with his 2 children and their family dog – all so deeply saddened by the tragedy in...Mindful eating
A day working at home. I felt anxious today and relished eating my healthy snacks and food as usually (pre-vegan days), I would just eat uncontrollably at my computer when I felt stressed – no thought for what I was eating or how much….and never actually...Salted caramel easter egg
I woke feeling very anxious for no particular reason at all! I had a day at work with colleagues I really love, doing a job I love but today I found it particularly hard. For the first time, a client reduced me to tears in the consult room as I felt all his pain. He...A very sad day with 3 deaths
An enormously poignant, sad day. I worked a full day of consulting as a vet and a very good friend and colleague suffered the loss of his wife today. She was my age and died of cancer. The mood at work amongst my wonderful colleagues was of overwhelming sadness and...
“I believe in a kinder, healthier way to feed our dogs that does no damage to our environment, harms no animals and uses fresh, healthy plant-based ingredients for a balanced, wholesome and delicious diet”
– Dr Arielle Griffiths Just Be Kind Dog Food