Canine and Feline Obesity Management
2.5 RACE-approved medical non-interactive hours
Course Description
Tutition: drip.vet $87.50, VIN member -- click --
Presented by Catherine Lenox, DVM, Nutritionist
In this course, we will discuss health risks associated with obesity in dogs and cats; nutritional assessments for obese and overweight patients, including dietary history, body condition score, and muscle condition score; and a step-by-step approach to the overweight or obese patient. We will also discuss case examples.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- identify health risks associated with obesity in dogs and cats.
- review the nutritional assessment process for the obese or overweight patient.
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discuss a step-by-step approach to the obese or overweight patient.
Curriculum
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Module 1
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- drip alpha - Course Transcript, Slide Deck, Handouts, Resources, and Links
- drip 1.1 - Obesity Management: Risks Factors of Obesity (21:39)
- Drip 1.2 - Poll Question #1
- drip 1.3 - Obesity Management: Poll Question #1 Answer (0:44)
- drip 1.4 - Poll Question #2
- drip 1.5 - Obesity Management: Poll Question #2 Answer (0:31)
- drip 1.5 - Poll Question #3
- drip 1.7 - Obesity Management: Poll Question #3 Answer (0:24)
Module 2
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Module 3
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- drip 3.1 - Obesity Management: Step-by-Step Approach to the Basic Obese or Overweight Patient (34:14)
- drip 3.2 - Poll Question #6
- drip 3.3 - Obesity Management: Poll Question #6 Answer (0:30)
- drip 3.4 - Poll Question #7
- drip 3.5 - Obesity Management: Poll Question #7 Answer (0:36)
- drip 3.6 - Poll Question #8
- drip 3.7 - Obesity Management: Poll Question #8 Answer (1:00)
- drip 3.8 - Poll Question #9
- drip 3.9 - Obesity Management: Poll Question #9 Answer (0:30)
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Module 5
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Post-Course Assessment Canine and Feline Obesity Management
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