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Canine Arthritis Matters

Canine Arthritis Matters

By: Dr. Hannah Capon
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Welcome to Canine Arthritis Matters, your go-to resource for canine health and wellbeing. Hosted by Dr. Hannah Capon, our podcast provides valuable insights and practical advice on managing canine arthritis, mobility issues, and chronic pain. Our goal is to educate and support dog owners in early identification, proactive management, and comprehensive care practices, ensuring dogs lead long, comfortable, and happy lives. Join us on this journey to improve the quality of life for your furry friend. Have questions send them to: info@caninearthritis.co.uk https://caninearthritis.co.uk/Dr. Hannah Capon
Episodes
  • E107 - Multidisciplinary Conversations Along the Chronic Pain Journey with Findy & Elena

    E107 - Multidisciplinary Conversations Along the Chronic Pain Journey with Findy & Elena
    Oct 13 2026
    This episode explores the complex relationship between chronic pain, behaviour, movement and the human-animal bond. Hannah is joined by Dr Findy and Elena Wilson to discuss why chronic pain can be difficult to recognise, particularly when behavioural or mobility changes are misinterpreted as training issues, ageing or stubbornness. They explore the importance of understanding the emotional and social impact of pain, supporting caregivers through difficult diagnoses, and recognising that dogs are continually communicating with us. The conversation also highlights the value of true interdisciplinary collaboration, combining veterinary, behavioural and physiotherapy expertise to provide more holistic care. Ultimately, effective chronic pain management goes beyond medication, requiring individualised support, environmental adaptations, appropriate movement, emotional safety and a strong team around both the dog and caregiver.5 Key Take Home PointsLearn to recognise the subtle signs of pain. Pain is biopsychosocial. The caregiver is part of the treatment team. Work collaboratively. Look beyond medication.Guest bioDr Findy Let's Talk Paws Veterinary BehaviourElena ELEVATE Veterinary PhysiotherapyDr Findy, a vet from Australia and Elena Wilse, a vet physio from the UK. Dr Findy graduated from the University of Sydney with first class honours then went on to complete a masters in clinical animal behaviour at the Uni of Edinburgh. She leads Let's Talk Paws Veterinary Behaviour Services and believes in supporting human-animal relationships by providing owners with an understanding of behaviour from an animals' perspective. She also works in shelter rehabilitation work with a special interest in post-adoption support. Findy is pursuing a PhD with the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, where she is researching on how best to support caregivers in their emotional and relational journey of caring for a behaviourally challenged dog.Elena has a first-class degree in human physiotherapy and a Master's with distinction in veterinary physiotherapy from the University of Liverpool. Elena is the founder of ELEVATE Veterinary Physiotherapy. She is a chartered physiotherapist and ACPAT-registered veterinary physiotherapist, with a particular interest in the relationship between chronic pain, movement and behaviour in dogs. Drawing on around ten years of experience in human physiotherapy, Elena takes a biopsychosocial approach to canine rehabilitation—considering not only how a dog moves, but how pain may affect their emotions, behaviour, relationships and everyday life. ELEVATE Veterinary Physiotherapy supports dogs and their carers in the UK and internationally through:Online Gait Analysis: Structured video analysis to identify and document subtle movement asymmetries and compensatory patterns to bridge the gap between pain and behaviour. The service includes a detailed written report, an online consultation with the carer and, with consent, communication of the findings and recommendations to the dog’s veterinary team.Online Physiotherapy Memberships: Individualised, longer-term support Pain–behaviour support: Physiotherapy input for dogs whose pain, movement and behavioural presentations may be interconnectedProfessional education: Training and educational content for veterinary and animal-care professionals Instagram: @‌elevatevetphysioWebsite: https://elevatevetphysio.co.uk/online-gait-analysis/ELEVATE Free Canine Wellness CheckerLet’s Talk Paws offer a comprehensive service in supporting dogs and cats suffering from behaviour challenges. Consultations are conducted in the comfort of your home via Telehealth or in-person sessions.Our service areas include Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter Surrounds.Instagram: Let’s Talk Paws
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • E106 Bridging the Vet–Owner Divide: How The Coerenza Approach Creates True Partnership in Canine Care with Dr Tom Walsh

    E106 Bridging the Vet–Owner Divide: How The Coerenza Approach Creates True Partnership in Canine Care with Dr Tom Walsh
    Oct 6 2026

    In this episode, Hannah chats with Dr Tom Walsh about taking a more holistic, practical approach to canine health and osteoarthritis management. They explore his Corenza approach, built around five key pillars: exercise, environment, enrichment, nutrition and responsibility. Together, they discuss how these areas can help reduce overwhelm for caregivers while supporting dogs at every life stage, including those living with OA. From adapting exercise and improving flooring, to providing meaningful enrichment and navigating the often-confusing world of nutrition, the conversation focuses on seeing the whole dog rather than simply treating individual problems. Above all, they explore how we can help dogs live happier, healthier lives.

    • Buy Dr Tom’s book on amazon “Good Dogs, Broken System: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Rebuilding Trust Through the Coerenza Approach”

    • Visit Dr Tom’s clinic Prime Pet Rehab Therapy

    • Learn more about the Coerenza Approach

    5 Key Take Home Points

    • Consultations: Think about the whole dog, not just the diagnosis.

    • Coerenza & the five pillars: exercise, environment, enrichment, nutrition and responsibility.

    • Exercise: should be individualised to the dog, their condition and their environment.

    • Enrichment is essential: it’s not an adjunct, or a “cherry on top” — it helps create a life worth living.

    • Break complex decisions into manageable areas rather than becoming overwhelmed by choice.

    Guest bio

    Dr. Tom Walsh had a successful career in telecommunications but always knew his true calling was helping animals. Deciding to pursue that passion, he became a veterinarian and has never looked back.After working close to a decade as a general practitioner veterinarian, he devoted all of his focus into small animal rehabilitation. Dr. Walsh established PrimePet Rehabilitation Therapy, a mobile small animal rehabilitation service. In just 3 years, he transitioned the original PrimePet Rehab mobile concept to a permanent location in downtown Myrtle Beach, building one of the premier and innovative small animal rehabilitation centers on the East Coast. Additionally, Dr. Walsh is a featured national speaker at veterinary and technology conferences, webinars and podcasts. He has just released his first book - Good Dogs, Broken System - The Coerenza Approach

    Learn more about CAM

    CAM website - CAM Education Centre - The Pain Vet

    Chronic Pain Symposium - CAM Shop - CAM Podcast

    Socials for Professionals:

    Facebook pro - LinkedIn - Instagram

    Socials for Caregivers:

    Facebook - Instagram - Holly's Army

    Have questions send them to: podcast@caninearthritis.co.uk

    Stay tuned to learn more about nutrition with Dr Conny Mosely next week!
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • E105 - Rebuilding Trust for Dogs and Owners with Tamsin Durston

    E105 - Rebuilding Trust for Dogs and Owners with Tamsin Durston
    Sep 29 2026

    This episode explores the emotional wellbeing of dogs, caregivers and veterinary teams, with Tamsin Durston sharing practical ways to create safer, more supportive veterinary experiences. Hannah and Tam discuss the impact of osteoarthritis and chronic disease on both dogs and their caregivers, including anxiety, guilt, grief and caregiver burden. They explore how simple environmental changes, empathetic communication and thoughtful appointment planning can reduce stress and improve psychological safety. The conversation also highlights trigger stacking in veterinary teams and the importance of taking small pauses to reset between patients. Above all, the episode encourages veterinary professionals to recognise caregivers as part of the patient journey, build their confidence and help transform guilt into pride.

    5 Key Take-Home Points

    • Psychological safety matters — for dogs, caregivers and veterinary teams.

    • Small changes can make a big difference — many improvements are practical and low-cost.

    • Recognise trigger stacking — stress builds throughout the day, so pause and reset when you can.

    • Support the caregiver too — chronic disease affects the whole family, not just the dog.

    • Turn guilt into empowerment — help caregivers recognise what they are doing well and build confidence in their ability to care for their dog.

    Links

    Dogs Trust Behaviour Support Line

    Dog Friendly Vet Clinics

    Emotional Well-being for Animal Welfare Professionals by Tamsin Durston

    Guest Bio

    Tamsin is a Registered Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Animal Behaviourist, and accredited Dog Training Instructor, with 25yrs experience working predominately for the charities Blue Cross and, currently, Dogs Trust. In her current role of Veterinary Engagement Manager, Tam leads a team creating welfare driven interventions aimed at embedding canine behavioural principles into veterinary practice and improving the experience of veterinary care for dog, owners, and veterinary teams alike. As well as the animals we all care so deeply for, Tam is keen to optimise mental and emotional health for humans and has researched and authored a book on ‘Emotional Well-being for the Animal Welfare Professional’.

    Learn more about CAM

    CAM website - CAM Education Centre - The Pain Vet

    Chronic Pain Symposium - CAM Shop - CAM Podcast

    Socials for Professionals:

    Facebook pro - LinkedIn - Instagram

    Socials for Caregivers:

    Facebook - Instagram - Holly's Army

    Have questions send them to: podcast@caninearthritis.co.uk

    Join us next week with Tom Walsh and Hannah discussing the Coerenza Approach to owner-vet relationships
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    1 hr and 26 mins
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