Watch our series of educational videos for pet owners
Experts from within the XLVets Pets community of independently owned veterinary practices and beyond, have come together to share their expertise, to put on a series of live educational webinars for their clients. Pet owners can now view the recordings here:
Arthritis: What your dog wants you to know - Watch Now
Speaker: Catherine Henstridge – or ‘Cat the Vet’ as she is known through her online blog, is a veterinary surgeon who has been working in small animal practice for almost 20 years. She developed an interest in pet owner education early in her career and has written and blogged extensively on all kinds of animal health-related subjects ever since. You may have seen her on the CBBC show ‘The Pets Factor,’ heard her on the radio or spotted one of her informative social media posts online.
You will learn more about Arthritis in your Dog, including:
● What is Osteoarthritis (OA) and what causes it?
● What should I look out for?
● What are the treatment options?
● How can I help to successfully manage Arthritis in my dog, including pain management, hydrotherapy, lifestyle changes and much more. . .
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First Aid for your Pet - Watch Now
Speakers: Lynne Gaskarth BVSc CertSAM MRCVS, an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine and Director at Drove Veterinary Hospital and Dan Lewis BVSc CertAVP MRCVS Director at Capontree Veterinary Centre.
You will learn more about what to do in an emergency, including:
● How to manage wounds
● Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs)
● Common poisons and toxins
● Shock / Seizures
● Heatstroke
● Stings and Bites
● Breathing difficulties and Choking
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Understanding Arthritis in your Dog - Watch Now
Speaker: Tim Hutchinson BVSc CertSAS MRCVS, an RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Small Animal Surgery) of Larkmead Veterinary Group.
You will learn more about what to do in an emergency, including:
● What is Osteoarthritis?
● Why do so many dogs get Arthritis?
● Anatomy of a Joint
● Diagnosis
● Treatment
● I have an arthritic dog, what can I do?