NAVTA Sponsored Webinar

This presentation will equip veterinary technicians with the knowledge and skills to educate pet owners about diabetes mellitus (DM), including new treatment and management options for cats and dogs. By combining background on the disease, risk factors, and pain points with technical information on treatment and management, this presentation will provide veterinary technicians with a solid foundation of how DM can affect canine and feline patients. Technicians will leave with communication tools and strategies to help pet owners feel confident caring for their diabetic pets.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the classification of diabetes mellitus (DM) and the key differences between canine and feline DM.
• Learn about the impact of a DM diagnosis on pets and pet owners.
• Explore the latest treatment and management options for DM in cats and dogs.
• Recognize the crucial role of effective communication with pet owners in achieving successful diabetes management, emphasizing the importance of clear and empathetic discussions.
• Examine strategies to address serious complications associated with DM or its treatment within a critical care setting.

Presented by Kara Burns MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

LIVE session is RACE-Approved for 1 hour of CE