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

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 Approach5 Key Take Home PointsConsultations: 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 bioDr. 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 ApproachLearn more about CAMCAM website - CAM Education Centre - The Pain VetChronic Pain Symposium - CAM Shop - CAM PodcastSocials for Professionals:Facebook pro - LinkedIn - InstagramSocials for Caregivers:Facebook - Instagram - Holly's ArmyHave questions send them to: podcast@caninearthritis.co.ukStay tuned to learn more about nutrition with Dr Conny Mosely next week!