Medication Information in Your Veterinary Document, Explained Clearly
Understand what your pet’s document says about their medication
Veterinary documents can contain medication names, strengths, doses and instructions that are difficult to take in—especially when you are worried about your pet.
Vet Companion turns the medication information already contained in your document into a clear, carefully structured, plain-English explanation.
We help you understand what has been written. We do not prescribe medication, change veterinary instructions or provide medical advice.
What can Vet Companion help explain?
Your personalised explanation can help you understand:
The names of the medications listed
What the document says each medication is intended for
The strength and dose recorded
How often the document says it should be given
How long the prescribed course appears to last
Instructions such as giving medication with food
Warnings or precautions included in the document
Side effects specifically mentioned by your vet
Changes from medication your pet was previously receiving
Veterinary abbreviations and unfamiliar terminology
Points that may need confirming with your veterinary practice
We only explain information that appears in the document you provide. We will not add new dosage instructions or make assumptions where something is unclear.
Choose the tone that feels right for you
Everyone processes information differently, particularly when a much-loved pet is unwell. You can choose how you would like your explanation to be written:
Warm and reassuring
Simple and easy to follow
Clear and straightforward
Detailed and informative
Calm and compassionate
You can also request an optional audio version, allowing you to listen to the explanation at your own pace.
How it works
Upload your veterinary letter, prescription, discharge notes or treatment document.
Tell us which parts you would particularly like explained.
Choose your preferred tone and whether you would like an audio version.
Receive a clear, personalised explanation of the medication information contained in your document.
Helping you feel more prepared
Vet Companion can help you organise complicated written information before speaking with your vet.
Your explanation may also highlight useful questions to ask, such as:
Have I understood the written dose correctly?
When should the first or next dose be given?
Should this medication be given with food?
What should I do if my pet misses or refuses a dose?
Can it be given alongside my pet’s other medication?
Are there any warning signs I should look out for?
When should I contact the veterinary practice?
Does the medication need to be stored in a particular way?
These are prompts for discussion—not answers or veterinary recommendations.
Important safety information
Vet Companion is an explanation service and does not replace your vet, pharmacist or another qualified veterinary professional.
We do not:
Diagnose your pet
Recommend or prescribe medication
Confirm that a dose is safe or correct
Change the dose, timing or length of treatment
Advise you to start, stop or continue medication
Add instructions that are not contained in your document
Assess possible drug interactions
Provide emergency veterinary advice
Always follow the instructions supplied by your veterinary practice. If the document is unclear, information appears inconsistent, your pet misses a dose or you are concerned about a reaction, contact the prescribing veterinary practice before making any changes.
If your pet appears seriously unwell or may have received the wrong medication or dose, contact a veterinary professional or emergency veterinary service immediately.
Clearer information. Calmer conversations.
Medication instructions matter. Vet Companion helps make the written information easier to understand so you can feel calmer, better organised and more prepared when speaking with your veterinary team.
