You don't have to make this decision alone.

Your dog has a diagnosis. Maybe you're wondering:

  • "Do we treat this?"
  • "What happens if we don't?"
  • "Is this the right time?"
  • "Am I doing too much? Not enough?"
  • "How do I know what matters for my dog?"

This is where a HUMM Decision Consult comes in.

I'm not here to replace your veterinarian or make the decision for you.

I'm here to help you understand what you've been told, separate what is known from what isn't, work through the options, and figure out what questions still need answers.

So you can make the decision from understanding, not uncertainty.

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Private video consultation • 45 to 50 minutes • $250 USD

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Where this begins

Every day you wait is a day the options narrow.
Is this why you're here?

If any of these sound familiar, you're exactly who this consult was created for.

  • "My dog has a diagnosis, but I still don't understand what it really means."
  • "One veterinarian says one thing. The specialist says another."
  • "Everyone has an opinion, and I'm more confused than ever."
  • "I don't know whether to pursue treatment or focus on comfort."
  • "I'm terrified I'll make the wrong decision."

Every day you wait, the options may become fewer.

A HUMM Decision Consult gives you what you actually need in a moment like this. Someone who listens, understands the medicine, and helps you see the path forward.

(Treatment windows close. Quality of life changes.)

A HUMM Decision Consult

Sometimes the hardest part isn't the medicine.

It's trying to make one of the biggest decisions of your dog's life while your emotions are louder than the facts.

A HUMM Decision Consult gives you a quiet, independent space to slow things down, understand what you're being told, and think through what comes next.

You leave with your questions answered and a clearer way to make decisions.

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Who you will be talking to

Dr. Judith Samson-French

DVM · Founder of HUMM

For more than 30 years I've helped families navigate some of the hardest moments in veterinary medicine.

100,000 consultations
10,000 surgeries
4,500 euthanasias where everyone asked "Is it time?"

I created HUMM because I've seen how often families leave veterinary appointments still overwhelmed, because difficult decisions rarely fit neatly into a busy appointment.

My role isn't to replace your veterinarian. It's to help you understand your options, ask better questions, and make difficult veterinary decisions with clarity instead of fear.

As an independent veterinarian, I have no conflict of interest in whether you choose surgery, medical treatment, palliative care, or euthanasia.

Dr. Judith Samson-French, founder of HUMM
How it works

Three steps.
That's the whole thing.

01
Start with your story

After you book, you receive a short welcome email with a few questions about your dog and the decision in front of you. There are no perfect answers. It simply means we do not spend our time together on background.

02
We talk it through

We meet privately by video for 45 to 50 minutes.

We separate:

What you know.
What you don't know.
What you need to decide.

We'll look at the options in front of you, what matters medically, what matters to your dog, what matters to you, and what questions still need answers.

03
Leave with clarity you can carry forward

Afterward, you'll receive a written summary of the key points, a personalized list of questions for your veterinary team, and a HUMM Roadmap chosen specifically for your situation.

You'll know what you need to ask, what you need to consider, and what comes next.

What clients say

"I felt confident
making the decision."

"Honestly, Judith, you are such a gift to my journey. I felt heard. I felt seen. I felt understood. That hadn't happened before. Thank you, I got everything I needed out of the session."

◆ Pauline Long-Wright and Rose

"When you're living through a complicated medical situation with your dog, it's hard to see the bigger picture. Judith helped me step back, understand what really mattered, and brought clarity to a situation that had become overwhelming. That perspective gave me confidence in the decisions ahead."

◆ Linda Green and Panda

"We were struggling with whether it was time to say goodbye. She helped us understand what our beloved dog was telling us, what our options really were, and what mattered most to our family. We finished the call feeling calmer, clearer, and finally able to make a decision we could live with."

◆ Jeff Tippens and Kayla

The consult

When you don't know what to do next

A private 45 to 50 minute conversation with Dr. Judith Samson-French to help you understand your dog's situation, sort through your options, and decide what questions need answering before you make the next move.

$250 USD

Private video session · 45 to 50 minutes

Not a second opinion. A clearer way forward.

You bring the diagnosis, the treatment options, the uncertainty, and the questions you haven't quite figured out how to ask.

Together, we'll make sense of what's happening, identify what matters most to your dog, and build a practical plan for your next conversation with your veterinary team.

You'll leave knowing what to ask, what to consider, and what your next conversation needs to accomplish, including:

✓ A written decision summary you can keep and share
✓ A personalized question list for your veterinary team
✓ A HUMM Roadmap matched to your situation, included at no additional cost
Choose your time below

Choose a time that works for you.
Today, if you can.

Select a date and time, enter your info and confirm your payment. Your welcome email and questionnaire arrive right after, and you could be talking this through within days.

Before you book: this consult is educational and informational. It does not replace your veterinarian's care, and no diagnosis or prescriptions are provided. Full details below.

Please read before booking

A HUMM Decision Consult is educational and informational. It does not establish a veterinarian client patient relationship, and no diagnosis, treatment, or prescriptions are provided.

It does not replace the care, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations of your own veterinary team. Medical decisions remain between you and your treating veterinarian, and emergency care should always be sought directly and without delay.

What this consult does is help you understand your options, prepare better questions, and navigate the decisions that come with caring for a dog you love.

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Become the human
your dog already believes you are.

You do not have to carry this by yourself. One conversation is often what it takes to go from frozen to clear.

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Dr. Judith Samson-French · HUMM

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This roadmaps are for educational purposes only and does not constitute veterinary medical advice.