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December 10, 2022, will see the Kansas State University college of Veterinary Medicine (KSUCVM) host a continuing education day addressing small animal nutrition.
The event is designed for veterinarians, to learn more regarding pet nutrition, obesity, communication, and coaching pet owners through selecting the best pet food. The talks are led by experts, including board-certified internal medicine and nutrition specialists.
The day starts with an optional tour of the veterinary health centre and college, followed by a welcome from Dr Beth Davis, Associate Dean of clinical programs/Department Head, and Professor Dr Shirin Modaresi, Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
The first talk is presented by Neala Boyer, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), and will focus on how to address stress in canine and feline patients.
Next is a talk by MacArthur Hafen Jr, LCMFT, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Counselling Services Adryanna Drake, PhD, LCMFT, Clinical Assistant Professor. This talk is regarding the topic of navigating change.
Following is a talk presented by Catherine Ruggiero, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), and will focus on nutritional recommendations for healthy pets, looking at life-stage nutrition and alternative feeding strategies.
Lastly, is a talk on how a healthy weight improves the well-being and longevity of pets, and how to approach appropriate feeding practices. This will be presented by Susan Nelson, DVM, Clinical Professor/Pet Health Centre at Kansas State University, and Paulina Macias, DVM, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Intern at KSUCVM.
The free program is face-to-face, with the option of watching virtually, and attendees will receive four complimentary continuing credit hours pending RACE approval. There will also be a Q&A opportunity for attendees at the end of the day.