Paw Energetics

19/04/2026

🐾 POPPY RAN TODAY!!!!! 🐾

I still can’t quite believe I’m writing that…

SHE RAN...

Not a few wobbly steps.
Not a stumble and stop.

She ran.

I couldn’t even keep up with her.
She was chasing and barking, with her brother and sister

And unless you’ve walked this road…
you probably won’t fully understand what that moment feels like.

Because when you have a neurologically challenged dog,
the smallest things become the biggest wins.
Some days, just standing steady is hard.
Some days, coordination, balance, even simple movement… it’s all a challenge.

Six months ago, I was having conversations I never wanted to have.
Talking about quality of life.
Trying to be realistic… while my heart was breaking.

I constantly live in a space of never-ending questions:
Am I doing the right thing?
Can I do more?
Is she in pain?
Is she struggling more than I can see?
What does she need from me?

I never know what each day will bring.
Better… or worse.

But today?

✨ Today she ran. ✨

And in that moment, it made everything worth it.
The stress.
The doubt.
The long, heavy days.

Because this didn’t just happen by chance.
This is what patience looks like.
This is what commitment looks like.
This is what love looks like.

Doing everything you possibly can:
Supporting them medically.
Supporting their body.
Encouraging movement, even when it’s slow.
Reducing inflammation and pain.
Adapting their environment so they can cope.
Creating safety, routine, and calm.

It’s not one thing.
It’s everything, consistently.
And sometimes…
you get a moment like this.
A moment where they show you exactly why you didn’t give up.

🐾 Today she ran.
🐾 Today she felt abit more like herself again.
And I will hold onto that feeling forever 💚

I love you more than anything my little sassy pants 💟

19/04/2026

🐾 Is it pain… or something else?

This is one of the hardest parts of caring for our dogs — especially as they get older.

Because pain doesn’t always look like pain.
It can look like:

👉 Restlessness
👉 Pacing
👉 Panting
👉 Not settling

And it’s easy to assume it’s just anxiety… or just ageing.

But here’s the truth:

Pain, anxiety, and cognitive decline can all look incredibly similar.
And sometimes… they overlap.

A dog in pain can become anxious.
A dog with cognitive decline can still feel physical discomfort.

So what do we look for? 👇

🐾 Pain might look like:
• Slowing down on walks
• Hesitation getting up or lying down
• Subtle stiffness or posture changes
• “Good days and bad days”

🐾 Anxiety is often situational:
• Worse when you leave
• Worse at night or during storms
• Settles when you’re near

🐾 Cognitive decline (dog dementia):
• Wandering or getting “stuck”
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Forgetting routines
• Less recognition or awareness

✨ But the biggest takeaway?

🚨Don’t ignore the subtle signs🚨

So many dogs live with low-grade, ongoing discomfort that gets mistaken for “just getting older.”

And they don’t always tell us loudly…
they whisper it in the small changes.

💚 If something feels off, trust that instinct.
There is often more going on beneath the surface — and there are ways we can support them.

📩 If you’ve been noticing any of these signs and something doesn’t feel right — reach out.
Let’s have a chat.
👉Because they deserve to live their best lives 🐾

Stacey 🐾
RVN
Paw Energetics 💚

18/04/2026

Routinely treating with these incredibly harmful chemicals is NOT always necessary!!!
Environment matters......
Lifestyle matters.......
Risk matters......

There are other things we can do to help support our animals instead of routinely giving these Pesticides......

Reach out to me if you have any questions around this.......I am more than happy to help you navigate this and still keep your pet safe and protected 🐾

13/04/2026

I don't often share things like this but some of you may not know that Emergency Medicine is my number one love in Vet Medicine - with of course my Rehabilitation coming a very close second.
This beautiful furbaby is having life saving treatment in Auckland- And to be honest what they are doing is SO COOL!!!!!! Taking out her own plasma that is attacking her body and replacing it with new plasma, IT'S INCREDIBLE!!!!
And just like any incredible, advanced treatment- it comes with a price tag.
I don't know this dog personally but I've known many dogs like her and the fact her owners have transported her from Dunedin to Auckland to give her this chance at survival is nothing short of amazing !!!!
If you can't donate that's OK, but please hold this beautiful soul in your thoughts ❤️
She is fighting a fight against her own body - And I know the Vet team will be fighting it alongside her 🐾💚

11/04/2026

🐾 HAPPY NATIONAL PET DAY 🐾

Today is for the muddy paws…
The wagging tails…
The loud purrs…
The zoomies at the worst possible time…

The ones who steal our spot on the couch…
And somehow take over our whole hearts 💕

They don’t care what kind of day you’ve had…
They just show up — happy to see you, every single time
They make the ordinary moments feel special
And the hard days feel a little bit lighter

So today… celebrate them 🐾
Extra cuddles
Extra treats
Extra “I love you’s”

Because life is just better with them in it 💫

Happy National Pet Day 🐶🐱💚

30/03/2026

✨ Chloe Update ✨

This one feels really special to share… 🩷

Chloe’s lick granuloma on her leg is now completely healed.

A lick granuloma is a thickened, inflamed skin lesion caused by constant licking — often starting from an underlying cause and becoming a chronic, non-healing wound that’s incredibly difficult to resolve once it’s established.

After over 2 years of battling this stubborn lesion — trying every veterinary treatment, medication, and option available — nothing had worked. When Chloe first came to me, her mum was understandably desperate to find something, anything, that could finally help her.

I’ll be honest…
I knew we could improve it — a lot.
But given the severity, how chronic it was, and everything that had already been tried with no success… I was hesitant to promise a full resolution.

✨ Fast forward to now…

With regular laser therapy, combined with daily topical ozone gel, Chloe has made a full recovery.

✔️ The granuloma (that thickened, chronic lesion) is gone
✔️ The skin has healed beautifully
✔️ Her hair has grown back
✔️ And most importantly… she no longer licks the leg

Which means we didn’t just manage the symptom —
👉 we addressed the underlying issue as well

Something that once felt uncertain… is now Chloe’s reality.

Cases like this are a reminder that even long-standing, frustrating conditions can turn around with the right approach.

I am so proud of Chloe, and so grateful to her mum who never gave up on her and completely trusted the process 💕🐾

Before - August 2025
After - February 2026

29/03/2026

🐾 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿?

We’ve been taught to celebrate longevity…
more birthdays, more years, more time.

And of course — that matters.

But here’s the harder question:

👉 What do those extra years actually look like❓️

Too many dogs today are living longer…
…but not better.

Chronic disease.
Daily medications.
Declining mobility.
Digestive issues.
Skin disorders.
Metabolic dysfunction.

The list goes on.

We’ve extended lifespan…
but often at the cost of healthspan.

🐾 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻

This is the length of time your dog lives well —
✨ full of energy
✨ mentally sharp
✨ physically capable
✨ free from chronic disease

And that’s where our focus needs to shift.

🔬 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 (𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻)

Lifespan = Total years lived
Healthspan = Years lived in true health

A long life means little…
if those years are spent struggling to manage illness instead of enjoying life.

🐾 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲?

It’s not about doing one thing perfectly —
it’s about reducing the total burden on your dog’s body over time.

1️⃣ Fresh, Species-Appropriate Nutrition
Highly processed diets contribute to inflammation and nutrient depletion.
👉 Focus on a fresh, balanced, whole-foods diet rich in bioavailable nutrients.

2️⃣ Maintain a Lean, Fit Body
Excess weight is one of the biggest drivers of disease
👉 Daily movement + proper portions = longevity and vitality

3️⃣ Daily Exercise & Mental Engagement
Movement supports metabolic health, joint integrity, and brain function.
👉 Walks, play, enrichment. These are not optional luxuries.

4️⃣ Reduce Toxic Load
Your dog’s body processes everything it’s exposed to.
👉 Limit pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fragrances, household chemicals, and unnecessary exposures.

5️⃣ Be Intentional with Pharmaceuticals
This includes vaccines, flea/tick, and heartworm preventatives.
👉 Use what is necessary or required by law, not what is routine. Individualize based on risk, lifestyle, and health status.

6️⃣ Support the Internal Terrain
A resilient body resists disease.
👉 Focus on gut health, mineral balance, and reducing chronic inflammation.

7️⃣ Minimize Chronic Stress
Stress is not just behavioral...it’s biochemical.
👉 A calm, stable environment supports immune and endocrine health.

⚖️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁

Instead of asking:
“How long can my dog live?”

Start asking:
“How long can my dog thrive?”

Because the goal isn’t just more time…
✨ it’s better time.

❤️ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁

A dog who runs, plays, eats well, thinks clearly,
and ages gracefully until the very end…

…that is the definition of success.

Let’s stop normalising disease as “just part of aging.”
It’s not inevitable. It’s often the result of cumulative lifestyle factors.

Protect the healthspan…
and the lifespan will often follow.

✨ If this resonates with you, it might be time to start looking at your dog’s health a little differently.

Because their care shouldn’t be based on routine…
it should be based on what they actually need.

🐾 Reach out to Paw Energetics and let’s build a plan that supports not just a longer life… but a better one........

🐾Stacey
💚Paw Energetics
📞0273414977
📧paw.energetics@outlook.com



(Credit to The Holistic Canine)

28/03/2026

I met this gorgeous girl today 😍 she is still young and learning how to interact with the world - the world can seem quite overwhelming to young dogs - so we had nice big calm, cuddles ❤️

28/03/2026

When your work means you get to meet the most amazing dogs and their families 🐾🐾💚

Jippy got to meet Marley's laser lady and even found a photo of him at the Paw Energetics stall!

28/03/2026

Another win for laser therapy- treatment can significantly improve outcomes and promote faster recovery 🐾💚🐾

This new case study shows how a 14-week-old Chow Chow puppy with pneumonia named Moe showed rapid improvement after receiving laser therapy.

Read the details here: https://hubs.ly/Q048ws8z0

Within two days of treatment, his appetite and energy returned. Follow-up radiographs showed significant improvement after five days, and the patient recovered completely.

Read about cases like Moe's and many others that have benefitted from laser therapy on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q048wy3g0

26/03/2026

🎉 This is my favourite part… seeing them happier.......

Don’t get me wrong — I love seeing the physical changes.
🌸The easier movement.
🌸The reduced stiffness.
🌸The way they start getting up without hesitation…

But that’s not the part that stays with me.

🔥It’s the spark🔥

The moment it comes back.
The way their eyes soften… then brighten.
The way their tail starts wagging just a little more… then a lot more.
The way their whole expression shifts from just getting through the day…
to actually enjoying it again.

That’s the part you can’t measure.
But you feel it.
And their owners feel it too.

Because when pain starts to lift…
you don’t just see better movement —
you see personality come back to life.

✨ The cheekiness
✨ The curiosity
✨ The happiness

That’s what I look for.
That’s what tells me we’re making a real difference.

Laser therapy was never just something I added in.
It wasn’t a trend.
It wasn’t a “why not give it a go.”

I chose it because I believe in it — deeply.
Because I’ve seen what it does.
Not just on the surface… but at a cellular level.

It supports the body in a way that feels almost unfair compared to anything else out there.
💚 Reducing inflammation
💚 Relieving pain
💚 Accelerating healing
💚 Restoring function

And doing all of that…
without drugs, without invasive procedures, and without the risks or side effects that so often come with them.

But more than anything…
It gives animals something back that matters more than anything else:

🐾 Quality of life 🐾

Not just existing.
Not just coping.

🧬LIVING🧬

Feeling good in their body.
Moving freely.
Enjoying the little things again, as well as the big things

And that…

That is exactly why I do what I do 🐾💚🐾

23/03/2026

Marley always brightens my day 🌞🥰🐾
Here he is getting ready for his doggles and some rays 🔦
He loves his laser therapy sessions and is almost as happy to see me as he is to have his treats - ALMOST 💚
I love helping him so he can live his best life 🐾🐾

Monster has had a great week but we don't stop any of his meds or therapies because he's doing well.... he's doing well BECAUSE of everything we're doing for him.
Peaks and troughs of pain are harder to come back from than maintaining a steady balance.
(The towel is his drool rag)