Blog | Autumn Animals London

Reimagining the Sales Process: Why I said goodbye to the Cone of Shame in my veterinary business

Sieske Valk

Feb 206 min read

Reimagining the Sales Process: Why I said goodbye to the Cone of Shame in my veterinary business

Read the useful information of my late-sales funnel without having to give me any of your data.

116 views0 comments

Why we should perform regular veterinary health checks for senior pets

Sieske Valk

Jan 157 min read

Why we should perform regular veterinary health checks for senior pets

When you have a senior pet, your veterinarian will tell you that it is very important to visit them regularly for check-ups. That...

39 views0 comments

Brush your Bestie – Why we need to brush our ageing cat or dog for their well-being and ours

Sieske Valk

Dec 15, 20235 min read

Brush your Bestie – Why we need to brush our ageing cat or dog for their well-being and ours

My mornings are dictated by a few non-negotiables: taking time to slowly wake up and eating a wholesome breakfast preferably in bed. I...

49 views0 comments

Why it really is a Good Death - three most frequently asked questions about Euthanasia

Sieske Valk

Dec 1, 20236 min read

Why it really is a Good Death - three most frequently asked questions about Euthanasia

Most people would prefer their pet to die peacefully in their sleep, rather than having to decide to euthanise or “put them to sleep”. I...

65 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Oct 28, 20232 min read

Is my cat or dog in pain?

How do you know your cat or dog is in pain? Read this blog post to find out!

52 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Sep 24, 20233 min read

A love letter to Autumn

I was born around the Autumn equinox. Having come to know myself better, I couldn’t have been born at any other time; it’s the time of...

59 views0 comments

Ten questions that define whether a pet and their human family needs palliative support

Sieske Valk

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Ten questions that define whether a pet and their human family needs palliative support

Are you not sure whether your pet needs specialist palliative or hospice care or whether you need support in their care? Here are ten...

59 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Aug 28, 20235 min read

How to give a cat oral medication

This is a short article with handy tips to make giving your cat medication easier.

76 views0 comments

Pet death and children; how to support your children through grief

Sieske Valk

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Pet death and children; how to support your children through grief

How to support your children through your pet's (imminent) death?

11 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Jul 30, 20232 min read

How pets grieve their animal companion

Why we always insist pets are present during or after the euthanasia of their house mate

7 views0 comments

How to get your elderly cat to start using the scratching post again

Sieske Valk

Jul 14, 20235 min read

How to get your elderly cat to start using the scratching post again

Four tips to get your elderly cat to fall in love with their scratching post again

502 views0 comments

4 easy steps to cutting your ageing cat’s nails – using the 1 tool you wouldn't expect!

Sieske Valk

Apr 7, 20235 min read

4 easy steps to cutting your ageing cat’s nails – using the 1 tool you wouldn't expect!

4 easy steps to cutting your cat's nails using tools you already have

11,578 views1 comment

4 “lifesaving” benefits of palliative and hospice care for pets

Sieske Valk

Mar 31, 20234 min read

4 “lifesaving” benefits of palliative and hospice care for pets

People with pets who have a chronic illness or are elderly, often end up feeling overwhelmed and alone in their care for their beloved...

79 views0 comments

How to walk a dog (especially an older one)

Sieske Valk

Feb 6, 20235 min read

How to walk a dog (especially an older one)

This article will give you handy tips on how to walk a dog in general, but also an older dog.

294 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Jan 27, 20234 min read

Litter Box Tips for Elderly Cats

As veterinary specialists, we frequently deal with people who struggle with “naughty” cats that pee or poo outside their litter box....

606 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Jun 27, 202221 min read

Bruised but not Broken

How to stay sane when being a carer. Here are some practical tips for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

33 views0 comments

The difference between palliative and hospice care

Sieske Valk

Apr 17, 20223 min read

The difference between palliative and hospice care

What is the difference is between palliative and hospice care. Read this post to find out.

57 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Apr 11, 20228 min read

Arthritis in the senior pet

How to spot and manage the creaky joints of your furry friend. Co-authored by Sieske Valk (Founder and CEO of Autumn Animals) and Chelsea...

48 views0 comments

Sieske Valk

Mar 27, 20224 min read

Lewis's story

The story of Lewis, the muse behind Autumn Animals

16 views0 comments

Chiara and Stefano

Mar 27, 20223 min read

Nino & Gina

Two adopted kitties who passed away within a short time span of each other, and left a giant hole in their caregivers' hearts.

25 views0 comments

Join our seasonal mailing list