Geriatric Pets
Comfort and quality of life for older companions in their golden years.
Helping your pet live pain-free
Gentle holistic pain relief, in the comfort of your home.
I come to you, so treatment happens where your pet feels safest.
Advanced laser therapy and acupuncture for dogs and cats — easing pain, supporting healing and giving your companion a better quality of life.
Get in touch
Free, no-obligation enquiry — we'll guide you through the next steps.
Care from Dr Tara Card BBA BVMS CertAVP PgCert VPS MRCVS — an RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon, certified in acupuncture and laser therapy.
Helping your pet live pain-free
What we help with
If your dog or cat is slowing down or sore, gentle pain management may help them feel like themselves again. These are some of the things we help with.
Post-Surgery
Faster, more comfortable recovery and pain management after procedures.
Chronic Pain
For arthritis, IVDD (a disc problem in the spine), nerve pain and mobility issues.
Muscle & Joint
For hip dysplasia, muscle tension and soft-tissue injuries that affect how your pet moves.
We come to you
Why a home visit?
Treatment happens where your pet feels safest — on their own bed, with no stressful car journeys or waiting rooms.
Less stress
No carrier, no car, no clinic waiting room — just calm, familiar comfort.
Familiar surroundings
Pets relax more deeply at home, which helps every treatment do its work.
Better outcomes
A relaxed pet is easier to treat and more comfortable afterwards.
Working alongside your vet
Complementary, not alternative
This is care that works alongside your own vet, never instead of them — a gentle addition to the treatment your pet is already receiving.
A referral from your pet's primary vet is required before treatment, so everyone caring for your companion stays on the same page.
Getting started
How it works
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Ask your vet for a referral
A referral from your pet's own vet is required before we begin. Vets can refer here.
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We come to you
We arrange a home visit at a time that suits you and your pet.
Laser & red light therapy
Targeted light energy reaches deep into the tissues to ease pain and inflammation, speed healing, calm chronic joint problems, help wounds close, and support nerve and tissue repair.
Sessions usually take around five to ten minutes, are completely drug-free and non-invasive, and many pets feel the benefit straight away.
Veterinary acupuncture
Fine-needle therapy that helps restore balance and encourages your pet's body to produce its own natural pain relief. It supports healing and blood flow, eases anxiety, lowers blood pressure, and relieves muscle spasm and referred pain.
Both treatments can be used safely alongside ongoing medications and other therapies.
Owner to owner
About Dr Tara Card
Dr Tara Card is an RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon, certified in acupuncture and laser therapy, who brings holistic pain management to pets in the comfort of their own homes across The Midlands.
Tara qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Glasgow in 2009 and is RCVS-registered, with experience across the United States and Great Britain. Her passion for geriatric and chronic-pain care grew through her own dog, Zuni, who lived to 18 — supported by years of laser therapy (from 2017) and veterinary acupuncture (certified 2024).
BBA · BVMS · CertAVP · PgCert · VPS · MRCVS
Your questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions owners ask most — see all FAQs.
Will it hurt my pet?
Honestly, no. The needles are extremely fine and laser therapy is completely painless. Most pets settle within moments and many drift into a contented, sleepy calm during their session.
How many sessions will my pet need?
Every pet is different, but a typical course is one gentle session a week for around four to six weeks. We then review how your pet is getting on, together.
What happens after a treatment?
Don't be surprised if your pet sleeps deeply once you're home. That deep rest is a good sign that the treatment is doing its work.
Do I need a referral from my own vet?
Yes. Before treatment begins, a referral from your pet's own vet is required. It keeps their care joined up and makes sure treatment is right for their diagnosis. Just get in touch and we'll guide you through the simple steps.
Do you cover my area?
We offer home visits across The Midlands. Get in touch and we'll confirm whether your address is within the current visiting area.
Is pet insurance accepted?
Yes. Pet insurance is accepted, and many policies cover this kind of treatment as part of your pet's ongoing care. We're happy to provide the paperwork your insurer needs.
Ready when you are
Ready to help your companion feel more comfortable?
Send a text or an email for a free, no-pressure consultation — we'll talk through how we can help your pet.
Pet insurance accepted · Home visits across The Midlands · Free enquiry
This is not an emergency service. If your pet needs urgent help, please contact your own vet or your nearest out-of-hours clinic straight away.