Emma Lawson
With a veterinary nursing background spanning 12 years of clinical context, Emma specialises in practical day-to-day home care for pet owners. Her guides break down everyday tasks — wound cleaning, nail trimming, medication administration, and seasonal care — into simple, step-by-step instructions grounded in veterinary nursing standards and professional home-care guidelines.
- Credentials
- RVN, pet first aid instructor, 12 years hands-on experience
- Focus
- How-to
Authored Guides
Backyard Dog Conditioning Circuit for Summer Evenings
A practical, vet nurse approved guide to building a safe backyard fitness circuit for your dog. Includes cavaletti spacing, wobble cushion drills, cone weaves, and a six week plan.
Canine Hydrotherapy for Arthritic, Overweight Dogs
A practical summer guide to canine hydrotherapy for overweight and arthritic dogs, comparing underwater treadmills and pools. Includes home water exercises and an eight week progress plan.
Senior Indoor Cat Care: Japan's Rainy Season Guide
A complete home-care plan for ageing indoor cats during Japan's tsuyu season, covering arthritis flare-ups, mould prevention, humidity control, appetite support and a printable weekly wellness log.
How to Perform a Basic Mobility Assessment on Your Dog
Learn how to assess your dog's mobility at home with gait analysis, range of motion checks, and balance tests. Includes a printable monthly tracking sheet and clear referral guidelines.
Build a Safe Summer Catio: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to designing and building a safe outdoor cat enclosure for summer. Covers balcony, garden, and small space options with three budget levels.
Summer Exercise for Senior Dogs With Hip Dysplasia
A step by step eight week programme of low impact summer exercises for senior dogs with hip dysplasia. Covers shaded walks, incline work, balance discs, and swimming.
Create a Living Memorial Garden for Your Pet
A step-by-step guide to designing a pet memorial garden with safe plants, personalised markers, and eco-friendly burial options. Suitable for any garden size and the whole family.
Cut Your Aquarium's Energy and Water Waste in 2026
A practical guide to slashing aquarium running costs and water usage with LED upgrades, smart timers, efficient water changes, and sustainable filter media. Includes a printable monthly efficiency audit template.
Responsible Breeder vs Puppy Mill: 2026 Guide
Learn how to identify a responsible dog breeder and avoid puppy mills in 2026. This guide covers health testing documents, online listing red flags, socialisation questions, contract clauses, and California's AB 519 broker ban.
Dog Hydrotherapy After Joint Surgery: Full Guide
Aquatic rehabilitation can dramatically speed a dog's recovery after joint surgery. This guide covers underwater treadmills, pool therapy, session frequency, costs, and how to find a certified canine hydrotherapist.
Spring Fitness Plan for Overweight Dogs: 6 Week Guide
A structured six week programme to help dogs shed winter weight safely. Covers body condition scoring, calorie adjustments, exercise progression, and joint friendly terrain choices.
Senior Dog Arthritis: Spring Walk Guide
Learn how to help a senior dog with arthritis enjoy spring walks safely. This guide covers warm up stretches, walk duration by severity, surface selection, harness fitting, and when to seek veterinary pain management.