Osteoarthritis-Not just an old dog disease
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
This lecture will focus on prevention of OA and identifying the patients most at risk before OA becomes apparent. Special emphasis will be given to supplements and nutraceuticals that have evidence of efficacy for this subset of patients.
Learning Objectives:
- OA prevention.
- The Attendees will be able to apply their knowledge of the most up to date and researched treatments for DJD in dogs
- Review and understand nutraceuticals are most effective for DJD based on current literature review.
- Apply knowledge learned to decide with nutraceuticals to use to treat young patients
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, MS-TCVM, CCRV, CVA, CVPP
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 has a Masters in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine from the Chi University. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation ( Board Certified Specialist) She is also a consultant for the VIN Rehab/Sports Medicine/Chronic Pain board, Pet Wellbeing and sits on many boards including an International Osteoarthritis Task Force and the World Association of TCVM. Dr. Huntingford lectures nationally and internationally and has received numerous awards. She is currently the Director of Chi Canada and an assistant professor at the Chi University. When not speaking, practicing or travelling, Dr Huntingford spends time on her farm and winery with chef husband Harold or snorkeling at her house on Cayman Brac.
This course is RACE-approved for 0.5 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by Vetoquinol.
