Me-Ouch! How to Identify and Help Cats with OA Pain
Do your clients understand that cats can suffer from
osteoarthritis too? Do they know that
pain can change their cat’s behavior and even result in litter box issues? The first step in helping these cats is to learn
how to recognize that a cat is uncomfortable, and show clients how pain can
change how cats interact with their families.
The negative impact osteoarthritis has on a cat’s quality of life is
profound, and if we can make a clear and compelling case that joint pain isn’t
just a normal part of aging, then our relationship with our clients will be
stronger, and their bond with their cat will be enhanced.
OBJECTIVES
This talk will focus on how to identify and manage cats with
osteoarthritis. Discussion will focus
on:
• How visual tools can help cat owners recognize
osteoarthritis
• Tips on how to communicate that cats are painful
without assigning blame so clients don’t resist accepting the diagnosis
• The science behind why chronic, untreated pain
is so debilitating
• How to make the case that pain is not a normal
part of aging
• How managing chronic pain will enhance quality
of life
• Strategies and treatments used to effectively
manage cats with OA
• Why quality of life is vital to the human-animal
bond
• How OA pain can lead to behavior changes that
negatively impact the relationship clients have with their cats
SPEAKER
Cathy Lund, DVM
Dr, Lund is the founder of City Kitty Veterinary Care for Cats, a cat
practice located in Providence, RI. She is a board member of the AAFP,
and is a past president of the Companion Animal Parasite Council. She was
awarded the 2007 AVMA Meritorious Service Award for her work as board president
and founder of the Companion Animal Foundation, a statewide, veterinary-based
nonprofit organization that helps low-income pet owners afford essential
veterinary care. She was veterinarian of the year in RI in 2010.
She currently serves on several architectural and preservation commissions in
the city of Providence, but her favorite activity is to promote the countless
virtues of the purr-fect pet, the cat!
CE APPROVAL
This course has been certified by or provided by the following Certified Organization/s:
• AAVSB-Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) - 1.00 Hours
• New York State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - 1.00 Hours
This webinar is sponsored by: