Course Title: Orthopedic Disorders - 321
Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.
Course Description:
This is a two part course that explores orthopedic disorders. Part one examines developmental disease and the disorders that fall under the umbrella of this category. It also looks at risk factors and ways to decrease the likely hood of developmental disorders. This part also explores the importance of certain vitamins and minerals to growing puppies. Part two takes a look at osteoarthritis. This part explores the signs and risk factors of osteoarthritis and how supplements can help ease the discomfort of the disorder.
Students should emerge from this course with able to analyze and discuss the following topic areas:
- hip dysplasia
- osteochondrosis
- elbow dysplasia
- risk factors
- Calcium : Phosphorus ratio
- vitamin and mineral requirements
- osteoarthritis
- fatty acids
- glucosamine/chondroitin
- various other supplements
Course Resources:
- Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th Edition by Hand. (Enrolled students are eligible for a significant discount that comes to approximately $50 on this book through the Mark Morris Institute. Students can request a discount code from their instructor for this.)
- Course notes are also included.
Prerequisites:
Canine Nutrition Certificate