Nutrition for Life
Tracking # 20-1293787
Course overview
This online course for veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians will cover life stage nutrition in our canine and feline patients. From birth, correct nutrition is vital for a puppy or kitten's health and survival, shaping their well-being throughout their entire life. This course explores the evolving nutritional needs at each life stage, providing an in-depth understanding of key dietary considerations. Participants will gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make tailored, dynamic nutritional recommendations for pets of all ages. Additionally, the course covers essential strategies for preventing overfeeding, guiding pet owners in maintaining a healthy weight for their pets, and teaching participants fundamental clinical examination techniques needed to identify health concerns. This is an on-demand six module course with unlimited lifetime access, where each module consists of a tutorial, quiz and further reading. Module 1: From Conception to Weaning Module 2: Growth Module 3: Adult Maintenance Module 4: Senior Pets Module 5: Diet Choices Module 6: Maintaining an Ideal Weight
Subject areas
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