Licensed Veterinary Technician Holland Military Working Dog Hospital Devine, TX, United States
Specialty Veterinary Technician Session: Our feline patients bring completely different situations to our hospitals than their canine counterparts. From home care due to a new disease diagnosis to behavioral and environmental issues in a feline household, communication with those owners can be both challenging and rewarding. Attend this lecture to refresh old knowledge and pick up new tips and tricks to share with owners and their beloved feline family members. Topics discussed will include, newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus, feeding tube care, environmental enrichment, and toxoplasmosis.
Learning Objectives:
Outline home care for the newly diagnosed feline diabetes mellitus in a client education session
Discuss common methods for environmental enrichment with feline owners
Discuss tube feeding home care and instructions with owners
Recognize acommunication style when participating in client communication