Canine Osteoarthritis: What's New, What Works and What is the Science?
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Technicians
Overview:
This lecture is a review of the current pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals used to treat degenerative joint disease pain, how and where they work, their interactions, contraindications and which are the most effective. Current literature will be presented to allow the attendees to make informed choices regarding selection of drugs and nutraceuticals including prescription diets.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review and understand which pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are most effect for the treatment of degenerative joint disease in dogs based on current literature review.
- Apply their knowledge of the most up to date and researched treatments for DJD in dogs.
- Review and understand which pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are most effective for DJD based on current literature review.
- Apply knowledge learned to decide which pharmaceutical/nutraceutical to select
- Create and develop a plan based on knowledge learned to improve care of dogs with DJD
Dr. Janice L Huntingford DVM, MS-TCVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA
Dr. Janice Huntingford is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario. She is certified in chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management She is the owner and medical director of the Essex Animal Hospital, Canine Rehab and Fitness in Essex, Ontario Canada. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR) and received a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) from the Chi University. In 2023, she became an Assistant Professor for the Chi University in Reddick Florida. She is a consultant for the VIN Rehab/Sports Medicine/Chronic Pain board and sits on many boards including an International Osteoarthritis Task Force and the World Association of TCVM. She is currently the Director of Chi Canada and teaches acupuncture, pain, and rehabilitation courses in Canada and internationally.
This program has been approved for 0.5 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This course is sponsored by Covetrus.
