Feline Healthy Ageing
A four week online tutored CPD course with Kelly Eyre
Cats are living longer, and with the cat pet population increasing, it’s even more important that our ageing cats are seen regularly at the clinic. Older cats present with a special set of challenges, and the veterinary nurse plays a key part in monitoring and caring for these patients right through to end of life.
Week 1
Age Related Disease and Nursing Considerations
- Age related diseases commonly seen in cats from the age of 7 years upwards
- Findings from the Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic
- How nursing care differs in ageing cats
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Be aware of commonly seen age related diseases
- Adapt nursing care for the ageing patient
- Prepare hospitalisation for the ageing cat
Week 2
Creating and Running Ageing Cat Clinics
- How to set up and run ageing cat clinics
- Owner education and compliance
- Feline friendly handling for the ageing patient
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Create and run ageing cat clinics
- Create an owner questionnaire
- Understand the importance of owner education
- Adapt handling skills to suit the ageing patient
Week 3
Nutritional Considerations
- Nutrition for ageing life stages
- Nutrition for specific age related disease
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Make nutritional recommendations for the ageing cat
- Make nutritional recommendations for age related diseases
- Discuss the benefits of different diets and nutrient specifications
Week 4
Quality of Life and End of Life Care
- Quality of life tools
- Supporting the palliative patient
- Euthanasia considerations
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the importance of using quality of life tools
- Feel confident using quality of life tools
- Communicate sensitively to owners surrounding end of life
- Carry out euthanasia with consideration for the patient as well as the owner
Feline Healthy Ageing
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Online CPD for Vet Nurses
Excel CPD specialises in providing online CPD for veterinary nurses and technicians all over the globe. Our courses are also fully approved by AVNAT for our nursing colleagues in Australia and New Zealand.