This is the first day of Red’s treatment for the arthritis that has been hurting him and affecting his movement and work. He’s on anti-inflammatories, getting laser treatment, taking advanced joint medications. We’re doing this for three weeks and then re-assuring. I was impressed by Dr. Suzanne Fariello’s modern and balanced approach – Red had one laser treatment yesterday, three more to come.

Then we’ll step back and see where we are. Frankly, I did not expect so much improvement so quickly. The challenge for me to keep a balance – resting Red and still giving him the movement he needs to keep from stiffening up and because he is a border collie, which complicates everything.

Vets who tell you to keep border collies quiet are just making noise. Dr. Fariello knows better. I believe in vets, they are not in it to make money, they love animals. I got scores of advice online about Red, that is not a way to diagnose a sick dog. There are no miracle cures, Red, like me, will have arthritis for the rest of his life.

But I think we can make him much more comfortable and prolong his working life for some years. A good start. Come and see how he’s doing.