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In this episode of The Yappy Hour, Nathan chats with Dr Charlotte Gray, the vet behind Vetsy, an online veterinary service making trusted advice accessible from the comfort of home.
Charlotte shares how online consults work, why they’re a game-changer for anxious dogs and busy households, and how simple early handling habits can set your dog up for a lifetime of stress-free vet care. Whether your dog finds the clinic overwhelming or you just want a second opinion without the pressure, this is a warm, practical conversation you’ll come away from feeling reassured. Pop the kettle on and have a listen.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What actually happens in an online vet consult, from visual exams to gait analysis and aftercare plans
✅ Why online vets complement (not replace) your regular practice, and how they keep your vet in the loop
✅ How to desensitise your puppy or rescue dog to handling at home, nose to tail
✅ Why “happy visits” to the clinic build lifelong confidence and how to do them
✅ How your own anxiety affects your dog at the vet, and simple ways to stay calm
✅ The “they’re just getting old” myth and the subtle signs of chronic pain guardians often miss
✅ Why preventative care like dental brushing and weight management saves money and heartache later
Key Takeaways:
- Online consults suit chronic pet care, pain management, skin issues, second opinions, and anxious dogs not emergencies
- Vetsy’s promise: if an appointment isn’t right for your pet, it’s cancelled and refunded, and you’re sent straight to your clinic Five minutes of gentle handling practice a week paws, ears, mouth, tail makes vet and groomer visits dramatically easier
- Dogs read our stress; calming yourself (try box breathing) directly helps them cope
- Stiffness, hesitating at stairs, or reluctance to jump into the car are signs of pain, not “just age” speak to your vet
- Be open and honest with your vet; if you can’t have frank conversations, it may be time to find one you can
Thanks for tuning in! Let’s celebrate the joy and challenges of dog parenting together, because we’re all here for the dogs.
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