Introduction: Pet obesity continues to rise, and the health consequences are not always apparent to the pet owner. Communication from clinicians to pet owners plays a key role in weight management success. The Weight Management Consulting Skills Program was designed to address the relevant needs of veterinary practices in Canada and enhance open and effective communication with pet owners. Objectives:
The Weight Management Consulting Skills program is designed to support habit change within veterinary practices and the pet’s home through improved communication strategies, an understanding of the social-psychological dynamics that impede weight loss progress, and a set of practical strategies that support successful execution. In order to immerse participants in the program a complete demo of the curriculum entirety will be presented, followed by specific opportunities to engage with various aspects of the training.
Authors:
Barth, Aaron PhD*1, LaFlamme, Caitlin MScBMC2, Western, Laura MSc3 1. President, Dialectic Solutions, Guelph, Canada 2. Scientific and Corporate Affairs, Royal Canin Canada, Guelph, Canada, 3. Veterinary Division, Royal Canin Canada, Guelph, Canada |