It Sucks
Getting Old

RACE-APPROVED – 1 HOUR CE COURSE

It Sucks
Getting Old

RACE-APPROVED – 1 HOUR CE COURSE

Course Overview

As our pets age, many of the health problems that become more common, also have associated behavioral changes. Some behavioral problems due to conditions such as canine cognitive decline, can be challenging to differentiate from primary medical conditions. This course will prepare attendees to recognize the behavioral signs of medical conditions common to the aging pet. The diagnosis of canine cognitive decline will be covered in some detail. Finally, the variety of different interventions available for improving the health and welfare of our senior pets will be detailed.

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Course Overview

As our pets age, many of the health problems that become more common, also have associated behavioral changes. Some behavioral problems due to conditions such as canine cognitive decline, can be challenging to differentiate from primary medical conditions. This course will prepare attendees to recognize the behavioral signs of medical conditions common to the aging pet. The diagnosis of canine cognitive decline will be covered in some detail. Finally, the variety of different interventions available for improving the health and welfare of our senior pets will be detailed.

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About the Author

Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is currently Immediate Past President of the College. She is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. Her special interests are the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets and zoo animals. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the country and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist but continues to provide consulting services to zoos.

About the Author

Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is currently Immediate Past President of the College. She is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. Her special interests are the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets and zoo animals. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the country and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist but continues to provide consulting services to zoos.

It Sucks Getting Old

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