Hannah Capon from Canine Arthritis Management on dog arthritis: early signs, pain, behaviour & how to help your dog
About this episode
Hannah Capon discusses the early signs of arthritis in dogs and how to manage their pain and behaviour.
Content note This episode includes a brief mention of suicide. *** Arthritis in dogs is far more common than many people realise, and it does not just affect older dogs. In this episode of The Yappy Hour , Nathan is joined by Hannah Capon , founder of Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) , to talk about the early signs of arthritis in dogs, how pain can affect behaviour, and what dog guardians can do to help their dogs live more comfortable lives. They explore why arthritis is often missed, why dogs are not necessarily “hiding” pain, and how subtle changes in movement, mood, posture, or behaviour can all be important clues. Hannah also explains why weight, flooring, lifestyle, and exercise choices matter so much for managing joint pain and supporting long-term well-being. This is an important conversation for anyone living with a dog who seems to be slowing down, moving differently, or showing changes that do not quite feel right. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why arthritis is not just an old dog condition ✅ How young dogs can develop arthritis too ✅ The subtle early signs of pain many guardians miss ✅ How pain can influence behaviour, anxiety, and reactivity ✅ Why weight…
People in this episode
Host: Nathan
Guest: Hannah Capon
Topics covered
- dog arthritis
- early signs
- pain management
- dog behaviour
- canine health
Keywords
- dog arthritis
- pain behaviour
- early signs
- weight management
- canine health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Canine Arthritis Management
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