Feline geriatric clinic help

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

Karen Lea — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:56:45 GMT

[quote user="caroline bromley"]

[quote user="karen lea"] I am running a BVNA regional CPD event on how to set up and run senior/geriatric clinics on October 22nd[/quote]

I am not in the area unfortunately, a real shame as I would love to go. I dont know if this is a cheeky request - I am a BVNA member and do attend my regional meetings - is there anyway of being sent the lecture notes????!!

So sorry - I really feel cheeky asking!!

Caroline xx

[/quote] Get in touch with me nearer the time and I will see what I can do! X

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

caroline bromley — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:11:31 GMT

[quote user="karen lea"] I am running a BVNA regional CPD event on how to set up and run senior/geriatric clinics on October 22nd[/quote]

So sorry - I really feel cheeky asking!!

Caroline xx

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

caroline bromley — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:06:17 GMT

Hello All!

Thank you so much for all your interest! I am pleased about how much interest there is out there in the development in the area. Therefore....! I have decided now, to look into this and put into practice these clinics for my DipAVN research project - So I will keep you posted with things I come across etc that I feel may be helpful to all. Could I ask that you keep your eyes and ears peeled as obviously, being in one practice that has a slightly varied relationship with drug companies I only get to hear or speak to certain companies. Thank you for your suggestions - I will get on the phone tomorrow and get the ball rolling.

I will keep this thread as active as I can to keep you up to date :-)

Thanks again, Caroline xx

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

Jill Macdonald — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:33:53 GMT

There is so much that can be done with senior clinics!

I think that there is the 'generic' geriatric check-ups, so looking at weight, diet, teeth, coat condition (mats), nail clips etc, but I also think there's a LOT of scope for nurses to run clinics in more specific medical areas, such as diabetes, renal disease, hypertensive cats, hyperthyroid cats etc. We discussed this area a lot in a recent run of a course that ONCORE do on this topic.

Whilst of course we can't step outside of our remit, there is still lots and lots we can do to help these clients monitor and care for their cats, inbetween the vet check-ups. Use of handouts, and leaflets personalised to the patient also help, (so fill in weight, any issue noted, any recommendations etc) as they give the client something to take away with them.

I think it is all too often that cats get brought in that were diagnosed with, eg renal insufficiency, and there has been no follow up, and the cat is now presented 10% dehydrated for palliative drip or euthanasia. Nurses can do a lot to try and step in, providing preventative advice and care to try and encourage better compliance.

Really good to see that many of you are also keen to work on this area!

Jill

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

Karen Lea — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 20:16:02 GMT

If you are in the north west area near Preston, I am running a BVNA regional CPD event on how to set up and run senior/geriatric clinics on October 22nd! If anyone is interested email me on Karen.learvn@hotmail.co.uk. Mail shots will be on the way to any North West members this week and will be posted on the events page soon!

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

Elerrina — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:41:34 GMT

Our practice runs geriatric clinics and we have a questionnaire we give to clients whilst they wait. and then during the clinic they get a health check and a blood pressure check.

We have a lot of success with it and the nurse running it will get 2-3 appointments a week

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

GremlinNurse — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:34:18 GMT

I'm really interested in this area too so will be keeping my eye on this thread! I think older cats are often neglected due to lack of education but once you mention the potential probs to owners they often are really surprised and are quite often willing to do lots for their cat.

I'd love to start these clinics, I think having the vets(or even just one who loves old mogs!) and receptionists on board really helps as they can direct clients towards you.

HTH x

Re: Feline geriatric clinic help

WTF_dinosaur — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:32:02 GMT

Hello,

I too am looking at setting up geriatric clinics, i know when i spoke to Royal Canin they were really supportive and were going to send out loads of literature, posters, senior diary's etc etc, and i know they have just done a free online CPD on senior clinics :)