NAVTA Sponsored Webinar

Event Description: This lecture will help general practitioners identify subtle signs of chronic pain, build confidence in diagnosis, and implement practical, multimodal treatment strategies that fit into everyday practice. Through real cases, tools, and client communication tips, attendees will walk away ready to improve comfort and quality of life for their senior patients.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the common but subtle behavioral and physical signs of chronic pain in geriatric dogs. 
2. Utilize effective pain assessment tools and owner questionnaires to support chronic pain diagnoses. 
3. Develop realistic, multimodal treatment plans using medications, supplements, and home strategies. 
4. Communicate the importance of chronic pain management to clients in a way that builds trust and compliance. 
5. Distinguish when chronic pain becomes a quality-of-life concern and how to approach end-of-life discussions compassionately.

Presented by Monica Tarantino, DVM, MBA

Sponsored by Elanco

*RACE-approval pending