S30C - A Fear Free Team Approach to Diagnosis of OA in Dogs and Cats

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

10:35 AM – 11:25 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside B, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By FEAR FREE LLC, WVC

FEAR FREE, WVC

Presenter(s)

Michael C. Petty, DVM, CVPP, CCRT (he/him/his)

Owner
Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital
Canton, MI, United States

The diagnosis of osteoarthritis does not have to be painful, stressful or fearful for our patients. Utilizing a team approach, and enlisting the help of the owner can streamline the process of diagnosing chronic pain. Learn to use videos, pain survey and metrics, plus how to listen to the dog or cat to achieve a streamlined diagnostic path.

Learning Objectives:

Utilize Fear Free techniques during the diagnosis of OA pain in cats
Utilize Fear Free techniques during the diagnosis of OA pain in dogs
Learn the importance of a team approach to maximize your Fear Free pain diagnosis
Upon completion the participants will be able to use a variety of tools, metrics and techniques to obtain a diagnosis of OA with minimal stress to the patient