Hannah Capon shares how pet professionals can help in the fight against arthritis

Would you like to help dogs live healthy, happy, pain free lives?I know the answer is going to be a firm 'yes' if you're tuning into this podcast.It's a special episode with Hannah Capon, founder of Canine Arthritis Management, and she is appealing to YOU to help.As a pet professional, YOU have influence over owners, and often might be the first person to see the signs something isn't right.Hannah is calling for pet pros to support her in harnessing this, educating owners about arthritis and helping more dogs live longer and pain free lives.In this episode you will learn everything you need to start making positive steps in the fight against arthritis, one of the main causes of pets being put to sleep.It's an emotional interview, but I hope it inspires you to share Hannah's message.These are the key timings in this episode:0.45 - Intro to Hannah and a brief overview of why it's important for pet professionals to be more aware of arthritis.2.21 - How CAM first started back in 2015 as a simple Facebook page.6.23 - Hannah shares how she felt she was failing dogs and owners as a vet with the support she was giving them and wanted to do more.9.14 - The day Hannah had to put two dogs to sleep in a row because of arthritis and how it changed her life and inspired her to set up CAM.11.30 - The rise of arthritis in dogs and now how up to 45% of all dogs have the condition.13.11 - What pet professionals can do if they fear a client has arthritis.18.11 - Hannah shares her belief that dogs don't mask pain, they just cope.19.36 - How groomers can often feel ignored or dismissed by vets and Hannah's advice on how to overcome this.22.32 - Broaching difficult conversations with owners and Hannah's advice on the best way to do this without making an owner feel bad.28.18 - Why it's important to get help and Hannah's own experience of life with a senior dog, Holly.31.20 - Hannah's mission for arthritis to be as headline grabbing as Alabama Rot.36.33 - Why arthritis needs to be managed as it can be the seed that grows into an oak tree of pain.38.23 - Hannah's training for vets and nurses.39.41 - How her dedication to CAM has led to Hannah returning home to her parents so she can continue her work.41.46 - Why educating yourself as a pet professional can help you build relationships with vets.42.45 - Why pet professionals are influencers and are often more trusted by owners than vets. 46.09 - The CAMbassador programme and how it works.40.32 - The CAMadvocate programme which is for pet professionals where they can learn how to identify arthritis and support owners.51.30 - The CAMpaigner course for owners who want to give the right advice to friends, family or clients if they might have a pet product business to share the right message.55.20 - Hannah appeals for brands offering enrichment toys, beds, car boot ramps, harnesses, any kind of product that would fit with CAM’s message to get in touch with a view to having your products in the CAM shop.THE CAMbassador course is on offer for $120 up to Christmas Eve.Links mentioned in this episode:Find out more about CAM on the website:www.caninearthritis.co.ukLearn with CAM in their online resouce for pet professionals. www.cameducation.co.ukSupport CAM by buying from their shop or by approaching Hannah if you have a suitable brand.www.camonlineshop.comFollow CAM on Social Media:FacebookCanine Arthritis Management: https://www.facebook.com/CAMarthritisHolly's Army:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2161091580843717Canine Arthritis Management Pro page:https://www.facebook.com/CAMprofessionalCanine Arthritis Equipment review and advice group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/540364159637089