Vet recognised for her work helping dogs with arthritis

Hannah Capon set up and manages Canine Arthritis Management

Campaigning to raise awareness of arthritis in dogs has earned a Shoreham vet a nomination for a national award.

Hannah Capon launched her mission last year when she set up Canine Arthritis Management, an online resource for owners.

She has now been named by Ceva Animal Welfare as a finalist for the Vet of the Year Award, which recognises veterinary surgeons who educate pet owners and consistently demonstrate their commitment to improving animal welfare.

Hannah has been working to raise the profile of the debilitating condition in dogs.

She was inspired by her 16-year-old border collie, Holly, and is passionate about helping other dogs with the condition, too.

She said: “Four out of five dogs suffer with the chronic pain of arthritis, which sadly is such a household name that it is readily accepted as just slowing down or just growing old.

“We believe that changing owner, vet and public perception of how to diagnose and treat chronic pain in animals will lead to improved lives for animals and their owners.”