About this episode

Dr. Charlotte Gray discusses how online vet consultations can provide calmer care for anxious dogs.

If vet visits stress your dog out, this conversation will show you a calmer, kinder way to access trusted veterinary care. Nathan is joined by Dr Charlotte Gray, qualified vet and founder of Vetsy, the online vet consultation service. Charlotte explains how video vet consults work, who they help most — anxious dogs, busy households, guardians with mobility challenges, and anyone wanting an affordable second opinion — and how to prepare your dog for stress-free vet visits with early desensitisation and happy visits. A practical, reassuring listen for every dog guardian. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Nathan

Guest: Dr Charlotte Gray

Topics covered

• online vet consults
• anxious dogs
• veterinary care
• pet health
• desensitisation
• preventative care

Keywords

• online vet consults
• anxious dogs
• veterinary care
• desensitisation
• pet health
• chronic pain
• preventative care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vetsy

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