The course will take the form of structured lectures and interactive case presentations where there will be the opportunity for in depth discussion with the tutor. The lectures will consider the classification of arthritis, synovial fluid collection and examination, osteoarthritis in the dog and cat, immune-based arthritis and infective arthritis. The case presentations will illustrate the diagnostic approach to arthritic cases and the decision making in selecting appropriate treatment.

Who should attend; 

Veterinary graduates who wish to improve their knowledge of arthritic diseases affecting dogs and cats.

What the course will help the attendees to do;

• Be able to distinguish different forms of arthritis, based on clinical, radiographical and laboratory features
• Be able to collect synovial fluid and interpret its laboratory examination
• Select the appropriate treatment for individual cases of arthritis and know its limitations
• Have a better understanding of the pathogenesis and pathology of arthritis

Learning objectives 

By the end of this course delegates should have a thorough understanding of:

• The classification of arthritis
• The diagnostic approach to identifying different forms of arthritis
• Osteoarthritis in the dog and cat and how it differs between the two species
• Joint infections and their treatment
• Immune-based arthritis and its treatment