As with older humans, dogs can develop a variety of problems associated with old age. The onset of arthritis may make them less active or less able to groom themselves; their drinking and eating habits may change due to dental, renal or thyroid diseases; and they may either gain or lose weight!
It is essential for owners to treat their aging dogs with special care and provide a suitable and loving environment for them to enjoy life to the full. Many of the problems they may encounter can be alleviated or their progression slowed if the issues are identified early and treated with special diets and medications.
This two-hour course will cover a range of topics including senior dog nutrition, comfort, behaviour and the common medical problems they face such as stiffness, loss of muscle mass and organ failure e.g. kidney disease.
We run separate sessions covering both older cat and dog care. Fees are HK$450 per person for Members and HK$550 for all others. All proceeds from this and all of our training courses help support our animal welfare initiatives
*A certificate will be presented to each participant upon completion.
We are currently preparing the course, and the schedule has not yet been finalized. Please stay tuned to our webpage for updates.
For enquiries
please contact:
2232 5574
or email:
training@spca.org.hk
Course Instructor
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), University of Sydney, Australia.