Certified Veterinary Technician Specialist Crest Hill Cat & Dog Clinic Joliet, Illinois, United States
Disclosure(s):
Laura Warcholek, CVT VTS (Nutrition): No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: Pet obesity is an increasingly prominent concern in veterinary medicine, but can be a sensitive and difficult subject for veterinary professionals to discuss with pet owners. It is important for veterinary professionals to be both informed and comfortable with having in-depth conversations surrounding a pet’s weight, creating realistic weight loss plans and setting manageable goals for both the pet and their owner. Tackling pet obesity requires an all hands on deck approach and is something that both veterinary professionals and pet owners alike must understand in order to decrease the prevalence of pet obesity. This lecture will tackle all aspects of pet obesity from initiating the conversation, creating a weight loss plan and approriate follow up and healthy weight maintenance.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to… identify assessment factors for obesity in both canines and felines.
Upon completion, participants will be able to… confidently initiate and orchestrate a professional conversation surrounding a pet's weight.
Upon completion, participants will be able to… create a realistic weight loss plan with a pet owner, including appropriate follow-up procedures.
