22/10/2026
You know their normal
The person who knows their favourite sleeping spot often notices the first small change. 🧡
You know the sound of those paws coming down the passage. You know who arrives before the food bowl does, who supervises every cupboard opening and who prefers company from a very specific distance.
That everyday knowledge matters. A change in appetite, movement, sleep or sociability is worth mentioning, even when you cannot quite put your finger on it. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis.
Tell us what is different, when it started and whether it is happening more often. Our Gentle Care Approach™ includes listening to the person who sees the pet at home, as well as examining the patient in front of us.
Top tip: Note one specific change and when you first noticed it; concrete examples are more useful than “not quite themselves”.