In this Vet Times Extra podcast, we’re discussing pain in dogs caused by osteoarthritis.

It’s a slightly different approach to podcasts you may have heard on our channel, and features a number of speakers.

Charlie Richards BVetMed, PgCert, MRCVS graduated from the RVC in 2009 and subsequently worked in small animal practice in the south-east, before moving into a commercial role managing an online veterinary pharmacy in 2011. Charlie joined Boehringer Ingelheim as a brand technical advisor in 2016 and works within the pet pain and inflammation franchise.

Chris Elliott BSc(Hons), (playing Alfie) trained as an optometrist, but after a career change has worked in human and veterinary pharma for the past 20+ years. He has been Boehringer Ingelheim territory manager in Northern Ireland for the past 15 years, with a focus on the company’s small animal portfolio.

Tash Whitehouse BSc, (playing Willow) graduated from the University of Reading in 2020 with a BSc in Animal Science, after completing a year in industry working at Chester Zoo. Following graduation during the pandemic, Tash found a regulatory affairs role at Boehringer Ingelheim, and has since found excitement in all things marketing, and now works in the pain and inflammation franchise.

Michael Sullivan BVSc, MRCVS, (playing Axel) graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2016 and went on to work in small animal practice in Wigan, before moving down south to Lewes for his second practice job. He joined Boehringer Ingelheim in 2021 as a brand technical advisor before moving into technical services as a technical services vet. He enjoys being able to chat to and support vets and vet nurses with product enquiries and challenging clinical cases.

Angela McNellan DipAVN(surg), (playing Roxy) was awarded the Diploma in Advanced Surgical Veterinary Nursing in 2002. She has a vast range of nursing experience having worked at the University of Glasgow Veterinary School and for PDSA. She then settled as a head veterinary nurse in a busy small animal practice, going on to become the practice manager. Angela joined Boehringer Ingelheim in 2022 as a territory manager providing support to practices in the north and west of Scotland.

Jack Johnson BVSc, MRCVS, (playing Eddie) graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2013 and subsequently worked in mixed practice before focusing on small animal practice in the north-west, before joining Boehringer Ingelheim as a technical services vet in 2021, supporting customers and colleagues with technical product enquiries.

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Today’s podcast sponsor is Boehringer Ingelheim, the maker of Metacam and Previcox, which has recently launched the Arthritis AWARE Campaign to raise awareness of canine OA. Boehringer is on a mission to increase the number of conversations about canine arthritis to make sure more dogs receive the diagnosis they need to ease their suffering.

Two in five young dogs have arthritis, yet many go undiagnosed and are not receiving treatment, suffering in silence.

Boehringer wants to change this and its new Arthritis AWARE campaign makes it easier for veterinary professionals and owners to talk about canine arthritis, by making it easier to spot the early, often subtle signs.

The company’s owner-facing campaign raises awareness of OA through digital and social media marketing channels, and aims to educate owners on the condition, and how it impacts their dog’s life.

It gives them some simple guidance to spot the signs of OA, and best care for their dog if they receive a diagnosis.

All they ask of vets is to support their mission to drive more conversations about canine arthritis and relieve the suffering of the dogs who may be living in pain.

Contact your Boehringer Ingelheim territory manager to get involved.