Course Title: Canine Obesity - 307
Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.
Course Description:
This course is an in-depth examination of obesity in dogs. It explores the different types of obesity, its causes and some of the ways in which veterinarians determine obesity. It also explores the use of food records and discusses the importance of family participation in weight reduction programs. This course also explains the calculations used to determine caloric requirements for a successful weight loss program and why it is important to prevent obesity in puppies and juveniles.
Students should emerge from this course with able to analyze and discuss the following topic areas:
- Defining obesity
- Understanding the difference between RBW and BCS
- Causes of obesity
- Supplements for obesity
- Methods of weight loss
- Roles of the veterinarian
- Caloric requirements for weight loss and maintenance
- Breed propensity
- Risk factors
- Nutrient requirements
- Tips for encouraging safe weight loss
Required Resources:
- Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th Edition by Hand. (Enrolled students are eligible for a significant discount on this book through the Mark Morris Institute. Students can request a discount code from their instructor for this.)
Prerequisites:
Canine Nutrition Certificate