Course Open: September 26 - October 13, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, October 3, 2023: 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours Medical
Enrollment is closed. |
Tuition: $44 ($40 early bird special if enrolled by September 12, 2023) |
Course Information:
This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical guidance on the unique dietary requirements of senior cats. As cats age, their nutritional needs change, and it becomes essential to understand how to provide them with appropriate nutrition to support their overall health and well-being. This course explores the physiological changes that occur in aging cats and how these changes impact their nutritional requirements. Participants will learn about specific nutrients and dietary considerations that are crucial for maintaining optimal health in senior cats.
- Understand the aging process in cats and the physiological changes that occur.
- Identify the specific nutritional needs of senior cats based on their age, weight, and health conditions.
- Explore the importance of quality nutrition in promoting healthy aging and disease prevention.
- Recognize the common health issues and conditions that senior cats may face and how nutrition can play a role in their management.
- Understand the role of hydration and water intake in senior cat nutrition.
RACE Accreditation: This program has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (20-1088668)
Course Agenda:Week 1 (Real Time Session October 3, 2023): Meeting the Special Nutritional Needs of Senior Cats
This session will explore the physiological changes in aging cats and how they impact their nutritional requirements. Participants will learn about specific nutrients and dietary considerations crucial for optimal health in senior cats. Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate. Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
Enrollment is closed. |
Tuition: $44 ($40 early bird special if enrolled by September 12, 2023) |
- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext.792 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 792
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357