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Nutrition

The Practitioner vs. The Nutritionist: Different Perspectives on Common Cases

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Location: On Demand

CE: 1.0

On-Demand Presenter(s)

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Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), DABVP (Feline Practice), DACVIM (Nutrition) (he/him/his)

Director of Scientific Affairs
Royal Canin USA
Columbia, Missouri, United States

On-Demand Co-Presenter(s)

Mark E. Epstein, DABVP (Canine/Feline)

Medical Director
TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States

Disclosure(s):

Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), DABVP (Feline Practice), DACVIM (Nutrition): No financial relationships to disclose

Mark E. Epstein, DABVP (Canine/Feline): No relevant disclosure to display

PLEASE NOTE-WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR RACE CE Presentation Description / Summary: There are a variety of cases that present to general practitioners and specialists that can be managed with medical therapy (procedures, pharmaceuticals, etc.) and/or nutritional approaches (therapeutic diets, supplements, etc.). In this presentation, participants will listen and follow along with how an experienced ABVP specialist in private practice (Dr. Epstein) deals with case scenarios using medical management followed by how a clinical nutrition specialist (Dr. Datz) handles the same ones using nutrition. Examples include acute and chronic disorders of the GI tract, skin allergies, musculoskeletal and joint disorders, diabetes mellitus, etc.

Learner Outcomes: TBD

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to appreciate how the diagnostic and therapeutic mangement of complex case scenarios are approached by a practitioner specialist and a nutrition specialist. They will be able to use the knowledge gained from following along the cases to better manage their own cases and know when a consultation or referral will benefit their patients and owners.