Animalcare, the distributor of Daxocox, has launched canine osteoarthritis ‘Lunch and Learn’ CPD for vets and RVNs.
The firm says the classes will assist veterinary workers study extra in regards to the situation – which impacts as much as 20% of dogs within the UK yearly1 – the causes and penalties of osteoarthritis ache, the principle predisposing threat elements and the influence of persistent ache on central sensitisation.
The CPD will take a look at what steps practices can take to mitigate animal struggling and improve long-term proprietor compliance and can encourage practices to have a look at their present osteoarthritis administration technique.
Kai Crawshaw, Brand Manager at Animalcare, stated: “Canine osteoarthritis is a rising concern for UK vets – latest figures counsel that over two million dogs are struggling, primarily based on present inhabitants figures.
“Managing these circumstances might be difficult, however by means of this lunch and study session, we intention to help veterinary workers and assist them to increase their information and implement an improved strategy for managing canine osteoarthritis.’
www.animalcare.co.uk/lunch-and-learn
Reference
- Anderson, Ok.L., O’Neill, D.G., Brodbelt, D.C., et al, 2018. Prevalence, length and threat elements for appendicular osteoarthritis in a UK canine inhabitants beneath major veterinary care. Scientific reviews, 8(1), pp.1-12.
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