It’s not just puppy fat! Let’s tackle rising pet obesity

One hour of online CPD!

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Speakers:

Anna Ewers Clark

Anna is a vet and Veterinary Evidence and Content Manager at PDSA. Since graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2015 she has worked in small animal practice in the charity, rehoming and private sectors. She has a degree in Animal Behaviour & Welfare and a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. She is a champion for quality-of-life assessment in veterinary contexts, and strong advocate for evidence-based, pragmatic clinical decision making.  In her current role she is responsible for overseeing the creation of impactful veterinary materials, managing and coordinating research, and ensuring that policies are robust, evidence-led and welfare-centred.

Rob Galvin-Bays

Rob has worked in rescue for over a decade, dedicating most of his career to animal behaviour and improving the lives of rescue pets both in the UK and internationally. Rob is passionate about behaviour science and continues to develop his knowledge through accredited learning and development opportunities, working towards an MSc in applied behaviour. Having now been in behaviour roles in Battersea for the last 9 years, Rob knows first hand the challenges that both owners and pets face in modern society and firmly believes that successful sector collaboration is key to tackling the challenges in the animal welfare industry today.

Lecture Synopsis:

In 2024 49% of vets reported an increase in overweight and obese animals. It’s no secret that obesity causes a whole host of health problems in humans, but pet carers often fail to see the implications of a few extra pounds on their beloved animals.

We are a group of UK animal charities that are passionate about changing this narrative, and are collaborating to “ trim the fat” on the nations pets. Together we hope to raise awareness, educate, and reduce the weight of our furry friends. We want to see healthier animals, with happier hearts, improved mobility, reduced risk of disease….and fitting in to smaller harnesses and collars!

Join us so we can all stop feeding the problem and start feeding the solution.

Learning Points:

• Gain practical tips and confidence for discussing obesity with caregivers in a way that inspires positive change
• Learn from both veterinary and behaviour perspectives to strengthen your approach to obesity management
• Work through thought-provoking case examples that bring the challenges of obesity in clinical and rehoming settings to life

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