Emily Ashdown - The Laser Trainer

15/10/2026

💜 COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION TIP #1: Don’t forget to look after the owners.

When we care for a dog with canine cognitive dysfunction, it’s easy to focus entirely on the patient. But behind every dog is an owner who may be struggling with sleepless nights, worry, grief and the emotional weight of watching their best friend change.

🐾 Listen without judgement.
🐾 Reassure them that they’re not alone.
🐾 Celebrate the little wins.
🐾 Remind them that caring for themselves is part of caring for their dog, too.

Sometimes, the most valuable thing we can offer isn’t another treatment or medication. It’s simply a safe space for someone to say, “I’m finding this really hard.”

💜 Because supporting the owner is part of supporting the patient.

This is especially close to my heart because of Diesel and our journey.

Follow along for more tips on supporting dogs with cognitive dysfunction and the people who love them.

14/10/2026

My mentor and good friend Lisa! She is the most inspirational Vet when it comes to Laser therapy and is the reason we have the amount of research out there 👇🏼

| Free 1 CE Presentation on October 27 |

Save your spot here: https://hubs.ly/Q04B63m60

In this webinar, Dr. Lisa Miller will share updates on the science supporting photobiomodulation (PBM) and review peer-reviewed evidence for its use in veterinary practice. Dr. Miller will explain how this noninvasive modality can help decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and promote healing in common conditions in veterinary medicine.

The discussion will include recently published research on the use of PBM for conditions that you encounter in everyday practice, including postoperative pain, diarrhea, gingivitis, and neurodegenerative disease.

14/10/2026

🐾 Canine Cognitive Dysfunction top tips ❤️

In the run-up to the Online Pet Health Symposium on 14th November, I’ll be sharing some mini-tip videos ahead of my lecture on cognitive dysfunction.

Brace yourself, this one gets a tad emotional 🥹💜

Watch to see why means so much to me and why I’m so passionate about helping our senior dogs.

12/10/2026

No words needed 💜

12/10/2026

It’s an interesting time trying to keep Nova occupied and ensure Vinnie gets enough rest 🤯

12/10/2026

🐴 Laser therapy in equine: it’s all about the parameters!

I don’t often talk about the use of laser therapy in horses, but the underlying principles of photobiomodulation (PBM) are the same. 💡

The biology doesn’t change just because we’re treating a different species. However, there are a few important factors we need to consider when applying laser therapy in equine practice.

🎯 Dose and delivery are crucial. From the parameters we select to how we deliver the energy to the target tissues, these decisions can have a significant impact on the treatment we provide.

It’s not simply about having a powerful laser; it’s about understanding the science, selecting the right parameters and delivering the dose appropriately to achieve the best possible results.

Precision over power. Every time.

11/10/2026

A huge thank you to BVNA for the opportunity to lecture today! 💜✨

Back to normal this week, so if there are any laser therapy questions or topics you’d like me to cover, drop them in the comments below! 🔦👇

Let’s keep learning together! 🐾

11/10/2026

Let’s do this 💪

11/10/2026

See you guys there!

Remember 1:15 this afternoon 😉

A very warm welcome to those joining us for our third and final day of BVNA Congress 2026! 🎉

Here are some of our day 3 headliners;

🩺 Emergency & Critical Care
🐾 Confidence in Nurse Clinics
🦜 Wildlife, Exotics and Zoo
💚 Compassion & Empathy
💉 Surgical Nursing
🐎 Equine
👩‍🎓 Students
👩‍🏫 VCA

Our workshops include sessions on CPR and British Sign Language - Remember, pre-booking is required!

🪑 Join us in the Exhibition Theatre with sessions on managing needlestick risks, sustainable environmental hygiene and tips for successful assessment

We can’t wait to see you there! Make sure you download the BVNA Congress 2026 App, or visit https://loom.ly/8r_hHdg for all of the information you need.