My name is Lucy, a vet, a pet life coach and a pet guardian, it is my mission to improve animal welfare by supporting you in creating a loving, supportive human-animal bond.
15: Equine Behaviour, Ethics and Euthanasia with Jenny Hindmarsh
In this enlightening episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella speaks with Equine vet and behaviourist Jenny Hindmarsh about the intricacies of quality of life for aging horses. Jenny shares her insights on recognizing hidden distress signals, such as changes in behavioral patterns and dental issues, that indicate declining health. They discuss the importance of routine veterinary care and the challenging decisions surrounding end-of-life care. The conversation highlights the critical role honesty plays in these discussions, encouraging proactive conversations around euthanasia to ensure humane and timely decisions that prioritize the welfare of the horse.
Equine end of life - World Horse Welfare (https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/advice/equine-end-of-life)
Emergency decision making | The British Horse Society (https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/ownership-loaning/owning-a-horse/emergency-decision-making/)
emergency-care-plan_online.pdf (https://www.bhs.org.uk/media/hxxavii3/emergency-care-plan_online.pdf)
Friends at the End | The British Horse Society (https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/euthanasia/friends-at-the-end/)
Is My Horse In Pain? – Complete Guide to Equine Pain Assessment | Mad Barn (https://madbarn.com/pain-assessment-for-horses/)
26 May 2026
14. Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye: Embracing Reflection and Growth
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella delves into the transformative power of reflection following the loss of a beloved pet. She emphasizes that reflection isn't about self-judgment; rather, it's a tool for understanding past experiences and fostering personal growth. Lucy provides a framework for reflecting on pet loss, underscoring the importance of acknowledging the positive aspects of pet guardianship. By learning from the past and embracing both the joy and pain of pet relationships, we can move forward with greater compassion, self-awareness, and purpose, honoring the pets we've lost by carrying their lessons into the future.
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26 May 2026
13. Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye: Memorialising
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella delves into the significance of memorializing pets after their loss. She discusses how rituals and memorials honor the love shared with pets and can help navigate grief. With examples ranging from creating shrines to writing life stories, the episode emphasizes personalizing grieving processes to fit individual needs and reminders that it's okay to express love in simple acts, like speaking their names. It highlights the importance of involving children in these processes, acknowledging that expressing grief is different for everyone. The episode encourages reflection and finding personal, meaningful ways to celebrate our pets’ lives.
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26 May 2026
Understanding Prolonged Grief: Beyond Human Loss
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella converses with Professor Philip Hyland about new insights into prolonged grief disorder, particularly after the loss of a pet. The discussion centers on how current diagnostic manuals typically recognize this disorder only after the death of a human loved one, overlooking the profound grief some experience following a pet’s death. By highlighting the significance of this emotional turmoil, the episode aims to validate pet guardians’ feelings and demonstrates the critical need for broader recognition and social support in these circumstances.
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26 May 2026
11. Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye: Grief
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella explores the complex emotions associated with pet loss and the grieving process. She emphasizes that grief, whether anticipatory or after the loss, is a human experience that manifests differently for everyone. The podcast offers guidance on radical acceptance, acknowledging grief, and meeting individual needs. Dr. Daniella discusses the importance of staying present, communicating vulnerabilities, and planning for long-term support. Listeners are encouraged to practice self-care, find comfort, and be gentle with themselves as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of losing a cherished pet.
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2 Mar 2026
10: Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye: The Euthanasia Process
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella provides a detailed walkthrough of what happens during a euthanasia appointment for pets. By exploring international guidelines, Dr. Daniella emphasizes the need for a process that is painless, rapid, reliable, and minimizes animal distress. The episode covers everything from booking the appointment to the technical aspects of euthanasia, while offering insights into how one can make it more personal and peaceful. The goal is to take away the fear of the unknown and help pet guardians navigate this difficult time with grace and understanding.
11 Feb 2026
9. Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye: When is it time?
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella discusses the challenging decision many pet guardians face about when to consider euthanasia for their beloved pets. The episode explores the complex emotions and ethical considerations surrounding this decision, emphasizing the importance of compassionate living. Dr. Daniella provides insight into shared decision-making, what to do when conflict arises and the role of a veterinarian in supporting pet owners through these difficult times, and stresses that the aim is not perfection but compassion and care.
24 Jan 2026
8. Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye: Euthanasia - A Compassionate Option
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniella delves into the sensitive topic of euthanasia for pets. She discusses the importance of euthanasia as a humane option for relieving animal suffering caused by severe illness, injury, or old age. The episode also explores alternative options, such as natural death and palliative care, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities involved in managing chronic health conditions in pets. Through her insights, Dr. Daniella emphasizes the impact of euthanasia decisions on both pets and their guardians, aiming to provide comfort and clarity in a difficult time.
9 Jan 2026
7. Introducing: Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye
In this episode of the Pet Guardian Podcast, Dr. Lucy Daniela introduces a sensitive yet crucial series titled 'Finding Peace in the Hardest Goodbye'. Focusing on pet euthanasia and loss, she opens a conversation often avoided by pet owners due to fear and guilt. Dr. Daniela shares her personal health journey and grief, paralleling it to the disenfranchised grief many experience with pet loss. The series aims to help pet guardians navigate the decision-making process, communicate effectively, and find meaning in their grief, transforming pain into power and fostering a compassionate and understanding community.
12 Mar 2025
6. Decision Making
We make a lot of decisions when it comes to our pets and sometimes we have to make decisions in highly stressful circumstances. In today's episode, I discuss a decision making tool, offer you a non-judgemental space and provide suggestions for taking care of yourself through this process.
16 Jan 2025
5. Maisie Hill and Mr Buttons - a life of learning together
Maisie Hill, a renowned life coach and author, shares her life-changing journey of owning a horse, revealing the transformative power of non-demanding companionship and connection.
8 Jan 2025
4. Urgency 1.0 - Breaking up with Beast Mode
Tune in as I share my struggle with being in a constant state of urgency. Hear how 'beast mode' eroded my compassion and empathy and how this affected my relationship with Clive and my patients.
25 Oct 2024
3. The 5 Freedoms
Today we are learning more about the minimum standards of care for animals, laid out in the 5 freedoms of animal welfare. You will also learn my perspective on providing these for your pet and get inspired for your next step in improving your pet's welfare.
Body condition scoring posts on my facebook page: Pet Guardians, posts made by Veterinary Voices UK Public Page
More information on Cat Vaccines: https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/neutering-and-vaccinations/vaccinations
Dog Vaccines: https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/other-veterinary-advice/dog-vaccines
18 Oct 2024
2. Intentions
Today I am sharing my intentions for this podcast and how I show up for Pet Guardians. We will dive into your intentions and your pets intentions - do they have them, if so, what are they?
14 Oct 2024
1. My Why
Join me for the first episode of Pet Guardians, where we set the scene for the podcast and find out more about me and my why.
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