Sieske Valk
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...
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Sieske Valk
- Aug 28
- 2 min
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...
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Sieske Valk
- Aug 28
- 5 min
How to give a cat oral medication
This is a short article with handy tips to make giving your cat medication easier.
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Sieske Valk
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Pet death and children; how to support your children through grief
How to support your children through your pet's (imminent) death?
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Sieske Valk
- Jul 31
- 2 min
How pets grieve their animal companion
Why we always insist pets are present during or after the euthanasia of their house mate
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Sieske Valk
- Jul 14
- 5 min
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
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Sieske Valk
- Apr 7
- 5 min
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
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Sieske Valk
- Mar 31
- 4 min
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...
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Sieske Valk
- Feb 6
- 5 min
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.
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Sieske Valk
- Jan 27
- 4 min
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....
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Sieske Valk
- Jun 27, 2022
- 21 min
Bruised but not Broken
How to stay sane when being a carer. Here are some practical tips for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Sieske Valk
- Apr 18, 2022
- 3 min
The difference between palliative and hospice care
What is the difference is between palliative and hospice care. Read this post to find out.
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Sieske Valk
- Apr 11, 2022
- 8 min
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...
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Sieske Valk
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
Lewis's story
The story of Lewis, the muse behind Autumn Animals
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Chiara and Stefano
- Mar 27, 2022
- 3 min
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.
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