Continuing Education Credits

Course meets the requirements for 1 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians and veterinarians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval. However, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery.

RACE Subject Category: Medical; Delivery Method: Non-interactive Distance; Program Number 1080372

 

Content Presenter

Margie Scherk, DVM

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

VetCE on Demand: Feline Nutrition - Special Features for Special Creatures. utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.

The adage that cats are not small dogs is especially true when it comes to nutrition. As obligate carnivores, cats have different nutritional requirements than the omnivorous canine. Their anatomy, physiology, and behavior have all evolved around eating small prey. But what does this mean to us as clinicians? How, how often, how much to feed as well as what to feed is important for feline welfare. This course will include how, by using a nutritional assessment in every consultation, existing feeding practices can be assessed and, if needed, a tailored nutrition plan can be developed for a given individual.

At the end of the course participants should be able to:

  • outline the importance of how much and how often to feed cats
  • discuss utilizing a nutritional assessment including body and muscle condition scoring
  • explain how to detect pending obesity or sarcopenia early
  • explain how to determine calorie and protein requirements

 

Participant Feedback

When asked what aspects of the course liked best some responses were:

...Very helpful course. I liked the explanation of why cats need a carnivorous diet. All the listed resources were helpful too

...Was surprised by how many mice it takes to make up a daily intake.

...The handout or questionaire that can be emailed to owners in advance of the exam is a valuable tool as are the references cited. Great lecture!

 

Open Enrollment with Immediate Access and Individual Scheduling

This is an open enrollment course. Participants may enroll at any time. Upon submission of enrollment the participant is immediately added to the course. The course welcome email provides login and other important information.

This is an asynchronous course, meaning it does not contain real time components. Participants do not need to be logged into the course at specific times to attend lectures or view presentations. Participants do not need to complete the course in one sitting.

Completion Deadline:

Participants have 60 days from date of enrollment to view the presentation, as often as desired, as well as submit the two completion requirements outlined below. If after 60 days the completion requirements have not been submitted, the participant will be graded out of the course as incomplete.

 

Completion Requirements

The completion requirements for this course are:

  • complete the quiz with a score of 80% or better - multiple attempts are permitted
  • submit the course survey

Upon submission of the final completion requirement, the participant will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The participant will have immediate access to the certificate.

 

Course Fee

Price: $25.00 USD

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