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

<p>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.</p><ul><li><p>Buy Dr Tom’s book on amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Dogs-Broken-System-Veterinarians-ebook/dp/B0HJJ1BF4D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17CDX67B4F9F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MYBMiTGNQeV-fGaZQPmRxQ.HcWYjVAxF-Lvy61Yexv0d6PhDOdvWKRbr-ppiELNJFc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Good+Dogs%2C+Broken+System+A+Veterinarian%27s+Guide+to+Rebuilding+Trust+Through+the+Coerenza+Approach&qid=1791027127&sprefix=good+dogs+broken+system+a+veterinarian%27s+guide+to+rebuilding+trust+through+the+coerenza+approach%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1"> “Good Dogs, Broken System: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Rebuilding Trust Through the Coerenza Approach”</a></p></li><li><p>Visit Dr Tom’s clinic <a href="https://primepetrehab.com/">Prime Pet Rehab Therapy </a></p></li><li><p>Learn more about the <a href="https://thecoerenzaapproach.com/">Coerenza Approach</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>5 Key Take Home Points</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Consultations:</strong> Think about the whole dog, not just the diagnosis.</p></li><li><p><strong>Coerenza &amp; the five pillars:</strong> exercise, environment, enrichment, nutrition and responsibility.</p></li><li><p><strong>Exercise:</strong> should be individualised to the dog, their condition and their environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Enrichment is essential:</strong> it’s not an adjunct, or a “cherry on top” — it helps create a life worth living.</p></li><li><p><strong>Break complex decisions</strong> into manageable areas rather than becoming overwhelmed by choice.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Guest bio</strong></p><p>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 de