Canine osteoarthritis: The RVT's perspective

Presented by Dr. Georgina Beaumont, BVSc (Hons.), MANZCVS (VA&CC), Dip.ECVAA, MRCVS, Veterinary Anaesthesia Specialists, Evie Tummon, RVT and Education Outreach Coordinator, Canine Arthritis Management

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. What is key to running a successful first consultation for osteoarthritis management? *

Following a structured plan

Allowing enough time for explanation and questions

Supporting owners by encouraging note-taking

All of the above

2. True or False. Educating the owner at the time of osteoarthritis diagnosis in their pet leads to greater success because the pet owner is then more likely to act on a treatment plan, feel empowered, and better manage expectations. *

True

False

3. When creating and facilitating an osteoarthritis program: *

Train only 1 technician to avoid wasting your resources

Ensure only veterinarians are trained

Train several technicians in order to provide the best care

Use an outside source to make better use of your valuable time

4. True or False. The pet owner and veterinary technician play complementary roles in supporting patient care and patient success. *

True

False

5. In which of the following areas does a veterinary technician play a key role in creating effective osteoarthritis management programs? *

Therapeutic exercise plans

Payment plans for treatment

Weight management

A + C

6. True or False. We should encourage pet owners to be proactive, reactive and reflective when it comes to exercising their osteoarthritic pet. *

True

False

7. How can veterinary technicians deliver effective osteoarthritis rehabilitation programs to pet owners? *

Creating relationships with local therapists

Providing information on complementary treatment options

Utilizing exercise prescriptions, with gradual introduction

All of the above

8. Which of the following is not recommended when a pet is struggling to continue their walk? *

Shorten the walk

Offer treats to make them walk further

Cool or warm the dog, depending on the ambient temperature

Take a break so that the dog can rest

9. To account for the many variables of both the pet and the pet owner, we should: *

Adhere to 1 plan so that all patient’s and pet owners are treated the same way

Focus only on one variable at the time

Approach patient follow-up and monitoring individually

Establish the shortest treatment plan which is not necessarily according to the needs of the animal

10. True or False. Small percentages of weight loss have no impact on weight-bearing ability in osteoarthritic dogs. *

True

False