COURSE DESCRIPTION
12 is the New 6
In this modern world, canine and feline patients have the ability to live longer than ever, but keeping aging pets moving can feel like an uphill battle. We’ve all seen what a chronic cruciate tear can do to muscle mass and mobility over time. We’ve all watched our poor CKD kitties struggle to reach their favorite resting spots, as their strength declines. How can we help slow the decline, despite the passage of time?
See how veterinary rehab specialists are helping old pets feel young again! We’ll break outside the box of NSAID-only OA protocols and consider a broader picture. In this quick 2-credit-hour session, learn to incorporate muscle condition scoring into our standard exams, implement rehab exercises and activity-based treatment, and evaluate commonly recommended supplements for improving joint health, muscle mass, and mobility in both dogs and cats.
After this two-hour video course, you’ll be overflowing with ideas and new tricks to try at work. We’re excited to offer this course for FREE, thanks to the support of Virbac!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Understand joint physiology, the causes of muscle atrophy, and pathological changes associated with arthritis
- Identify early physical and behavioral indicators of feline muscle decline and mobility impairment
- Incorporate simple, time-efficient screening tools such as muscle condition scoring and functional mobility questions into daily practice
- Implement practical first-line rehabilitation and activity-based recommendations to improve joint health, muscle strength, and mobility
- Evaluate commonly recommended supplements and nutritional strategies for supporting joint health and muscle preservation in aging cats and dogs
- Integrate pain control, mobility support, and client education to improve long-term outcomes in cats and dogs with declining mobility
- Get the data behind quality nutraceuticals
Use easy scoring charts to monitor muscle loss
Upon viewing this recording and passing the quiz with a score of 70% or better, you’ll earn 2 hours of RACE Approved CE.
Estimated time to complete: 130 minutes
BENEFITS
Earn 2 hours RACE Approved CE*
Learn at your own pace! Registration includes unlimited access to course videos for 12 months
Instant access to course videos and notes immediately following registration
Instant delivery of your CE Certificate by email, upon successful completion of the entire course and passing quiz score (70% or better)
After course completion, your CE Certificate will be delivered straight to your inbox.
*This course is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 2 CE Credits, with a maximum of 2 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
These RACE approvals are for the subject matter categories of: medical program, using the delivery method of anytime/on-demand. These approvals are valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE course number: pending
IntroVet® is also an NYSED Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
MEET THE SPEAKER
Kristin Kirkby Shaw
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Kristin Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist with specific interest in orthopedic surgery and osteoarthritis management. Kristin received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida. She spent 2 years as a clinical instructor at the University of Florida followed by 9 years in specialty referral practice in Seattle. Kristin then spent 3 years as a full-time veterinary educator while working for Zoetis as a pain and arthritis specialist. In 2024 Kristin returned to clinical practice at Bedrock Veterinary Specialists in Cornelius, North Carolina. Kristin is past- president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and current President of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. She is the founder of CARE (www.caninearthritis.org), a website dedicated to providing practical, evidence-based resources and tools for pet parents and veterinary professionals caring for dogs with osteoarthritis.
MEET THE SPONSOR
IntroVet® is proud to partner with Zoetis!
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After 70+ years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect and treat animal illness, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide — from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries.
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