About EverStride

I'm Dr. Claire Parkinson, a veterinary surgeon with over 15 years of experience in small animal practice. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of caring for countless senior pets and their devoted families.

What I noticed time and again was a gap in pet care. As pets enter their senior years, their needs change dramatically. They require different approaches to exercise, nutrition, comfort, and enrichment. Yet traditional veterinary visits often focus on illness management rather than optimising quality of life and daily comfort.

I created EverStride to fill this gap through vet-guided wellness support. The name reflects my philosophy: every stride, every step, every day matters when caring for a senior pet. It's not about adding years to life—it's about adding life to years.

During our wellness discussions, we take the time to really understand your pet's daily life. How do they move? Where do they sleep? What brings them joy? What causes discomfort? Then we create a personalised plan that addresses their unique needs, helping you provide the best possible care at home.

My approach is rooted in geriatric veterinary medicine, behaviour science, and environmental enrichment. But more than that, it's rooted in empathy. I understand the deep bond you share with your pet and the desire to make every remaining day as comfortable and joyful as possible.

It's important to note that EverStride provides educational wellness guidance, not clinical veterinary services. For any medical diagnosis or treatment needs, I'll always direct you to your regular veterinary practice. My role is to complement your vet's clinical care by focusing on lifestyle, comfort, and quality of life optimisation.