Inappetence: From Picky Patients to Pets that Won’t Eat
Inappetence can be the first, and maybe the only sign, that a pet is ill.
A pet that will not eat is so frustrating to manage for both pet owners and veterinary professionals. For owners, appetite can be a crucial element for perceived quality-of-life evaluation of their pet. Owners often recognize the poor appetite early indicating their pet is not well. Inappetence can be the first, and maybe the only sign, that a pet is ill. Often these pets have some degree of inappetence or changes in appetite which can then lead to weight loss.
In recent years, more effective anti-emetics and inappetence medications have become available for both dogs and cats but identifying and treating inappetence remains a challenge veterinary medicine. This lecture will review the causes and consequences of inappetence and will distinguish it from nausea and vomiting. We will review the new and current medications, along with my tips and tricks for preventing inappetence, so we can get our patients eating again. Case examples will be presented.
This lecture is approved for 1 hour of RACE CE credit.
Review nausea and inappetence in dogs and cats including causes and challenges with identifying and distinguishing the two
Review the physiology of appetite regulation
Discuss treatment of inappetence, nausea, and vomiting in dogs and cats
Case studies will be presented
Inappetence: From Picky Patients to Pets that Won’t Eat (CE Course)
Quiz: Inappetence: From Picky Patients to Pets that Won’t Eat (Required for RACE Credit)