VT12 - Honoring Our Seniors: Behavior Problems in Older Pets

Monday, February 20, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Sherrie Yuschak, RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP (she/her/hers)

Faculty
Better Behavior Solutions, LLC
Lillington, NC, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Mariel Hendricks, RVT, BS

Noah's Animal Hospitals
Plainfield, IN, United States

Specialty Veterinary Technician Session: Living with a senior pet can bring sweet joy as clients revel in a mature relationship with an old friend. However, an aging brain and body can bring behavior problems that challenging the strongest human-animal bond. Knowing how to support clients and their pets through the golden years is an important skill for all general practice veterinary professionals.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common behavior problems in older dogs and cats
Describe aging changes in the brain
Explain the influence of medical problems on behavior
Design prevention, management, and client support during behavior changes