Nutrition

This interactive workshop explores the essential role of nutrition in the care and recovery of critically ill patients. Participants will gain a deep understanding of key nutritional considerations, including the impact of malnutrition on patient outcomes and strategies for effective nutritional support. The session will cover the indications for assisted feeding, when to initiate tube feeding, and the selection of appropriate feeding tube types based on patient needs. Through case studies and discussions, attendees will learn to evaluate the benefits and limitations of different feeding methods, ensuring optimal clinical decision-making. This workshop is designed for veterinary professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in critical care nutrition.

  Alexander J German and Richard Barrett-Jolley from the Institute of Life Course and Medical Science at the University of Liverpool have recently published some research results which take a closer look at vegan diets for dogs.

The nurses role in managing nutrition in the patient with GI disease

• GI conditions causing malnutrition
• Which diet should you chose and how do you decide on the best diet?
• The nurses role in supporting the client and pet with chronic GI disease

Dietary dangers and dilemmas: the vet’s point of view

• In the context of current trends and choices being made by caregivers, understand how caregivers’ nutritional choices can impact patient’s physical and emotional health
• Consider the communication skills needed to keep clients with you, so as to maintain positive influences on the patient’s wellbeing
• Apply the principles of dog friendly interactions in the context patient nutrition

Dietary dangers and dilemmas: the nurse’s point of view

• In the context of current trends and choices being made by caregivers, understand how caregivers’ nutritional choices can impact patient’s physical and emotional health
• Consider the communication skills needed to keep clients with you, so as to maintain positive influences on the patient’s wellbeing
• Apply the principles of dog friendly interactions in the context patient nutrition

Dogs in the UK are getting the first taste of a novel foodstuff that is likely to appear with increasing frequency on their owners’ dinner plates over the next few years. Insect protein may have to become a regular part of our diet if we are to feed an ever-growing global population without destroying the planet. John Bonner reports…

This webinar will help you better understand pet food sustainability in the UK.

We look at the impact the industry has on climate change and potential environmental effects, while discussing sustainable ingredients sourcing.

This one-hour webinar was first broadcast as part of BSAVA's Learn@Lunch series. Learn@Lunch broadcasts are available to BSAVA members only and are free to attend - visit the education page of the BSAVA website for details of future Learn@Lunch webinars. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

Pain Relief, Fluid Therapy, Nutritional Support & Euthanasia for Exotics - Key Points for 1st Aid and Emergency Treatment. This webinar will be aimed primarily at general practitioners in small animal practice, particularly those that cover OOH for clinics where they may see exotics as part of their caseload and will help to ensure that the basic knowledge for the provision of emergency treatment and first aid in common exotic species is understood. Regions Now sessions are free to BSAVA members and available for non-members to book - visit the Regions page of the BSAVA website for details of future Regions Now events. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

Dogs are often considered to be omnivores, meaning that they will eat both plants and animals; however, they do have some nutritional limitations. This chapter considers nutritional assessment, life-stage feeding, choosing a food and obesity.