How do you Know Your Dog’s in Pain? with Dr. James St. Clair on Your Natural Dog Podcast
It’s important to seek out treatment if your dog is suffering, but it’s also just as important to stay aware of common conditions and take action to help prevent them. In this episode, Dr. James St. Clair of TopDog Health discusses some common health conditions that affect dogs, along with holistic treatments that can help with prevention or healing. He also shares some common signs that your dog might be in pain, and he offers advice to parents whose dogs won’t stop jumping on and off the furniture.
Episode Recap:
- Pet parents don’t always realize when their animal is in pain (5:28)
- Signs that your pet might be suffering (9:19)
- Focus on being a disease finder instead of a disease preventer (12:08)
- Conditions like luxating patella and hip dysplasia are largely genetic, but you can treat them with supplements and weight management (16:10)
- Should I stop my dog from jumping on and off the couch? (23:13)
Resources:
- TopDog Health Website
- Follow TopDog Health on Instagram and Facebook
- TopDog Health Facebook Group
About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Dr. James St. Clair
Dr. James St.Clair has been an outspoken voice for dog health with a core focus on pet owner education since 2004. Dr. James St.Clair, warmly referred to as Dr. J, owns and operates a four-doctor, full-service small animal practice in central Connecticut. In the fall of 2004, Dr. J founded TopDog Health & Rehabilitation, a progressive canine physical rehabilitation facility focused primarily on post-orthopedic surgery patients and older arthritic dogs. Within six months of opening TopDog, he created the first version of the TopDog Home Rehab Guide after recognizing a significant lack of information and inconsistency in the information provided to pet owners from their veterinarians, general practitioners, and the boarded surgeons. Over the years, TopDog’s focus shifted to researching and developing innovative joint health and therapy support products. In January 2010, Dr. J purchased the manufacturing company of his joint health products.
Dr. J plans to focus his energy and passion on developing exceptional quality nutritional supplements for dogs for years to come. He shares his life with his amazing wife Jenine, their four children, Emma, Andrew, Sydney, and Max, and their dog Ditch.