Pet U:
Learning to Care for Pets
Urbana Series
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
1008 W. Hazelwood Dr., Urbana
This series is co-sponsored by the Companion Animal Resource and Education Center.
Download a printable copy of the registration brochure.
| Monday, September 13, 2010 | Feline Wellness:
A Guide to a Lifetime of Wellness for Your Cat Kandice S. Norrell, DVM Surveys show that cats outnumber dogs in U.S. households, yet cats receive significantly less veterinary care. One reason cat owners overlook their cat’s medical needs is that people don’t recognize signs of illness or injury in their feline companion. Luckily, there’s much that you can do to keep your cat healthy and happy from kittenhood through the senior years. This lecture covers understanding behavior and environmental issues, ensuring proper veterinary care, and recognizing common signs of aging and age-related diseases. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
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| Monday, October 11, 2010 | Caring for Your Aging Pet Thomas K. Graves, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, today’s pets are living longer, healthier lives. Dr. Graves will discuss the aging process in dogs and cats, common medical disorders of senior pets, and strategies for keeping your pet healthy for as many years as possible. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
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| Monday, November 8, 2010 | Selecting the Right Pet for You Susan Helmink, MS Kandice S. Norrell, DVM Thinking of adding a dog, cat, or small animal to your family? Discover which type(s) of animal companions best suit your lifestyle and budget. Dogs will receive the most attention given their popularity and great variability, but cats and non-traditional pets will also be explored. You will have the opportunity to complete a lifestyle survey and ask questions regarding your specific needs. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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| Monday, December 13, 2010 | The Basics of the Pet Food Label Kelly S. Swanson, PhD Have you ever had difficulty interpreting or comparing pet food labels? This session will provide a brief overview of the pet food label, including a list of items that are required on all labels and those that are optional. Information on items such as guaranteed analysis, ingredient definitions, feeding guidelines, and nutritional adequacy verification will be provided. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 |
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| Monday, January 10, 2011 | Exercising With Your Pet Jason Heinold, ATC, NASM-PES Kim E. Knap, CVT, CCRP, BS Thinking of starting the new year off right by getting both yourself and Fido on a new exercise regimen? In this session you will learn about some of the factors to consider before lacing up your sneakers and clipping on that leash—both for yourself and Fido. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 |
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| Monday, February 7, 2011 | Pets, Babies, and Toddlers Kitty Yanko Preparing your dogs and cats for a baby ideally begins well before the little one’s arrival, and training for both pets and children should continue as they grow together. Learn how to maximize the bond and minimize the conflicts between pets and young children. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 |
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| Monday, March 14, 2011 |
Communicating With Our Best Friend:
Understanding the Body Language of Dogs Kristen Collins, CPDT Through photos and discussion, you will learn how to identify and interpret dog body postures. This skill is invaluable to communicate more effectively with your own dog and to “read” dogs you encounter outside of the home. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 |
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| Monday, April 11, 2011 |
Dog Parks and Day Care:
Assessing Your Dog and Evaluating Group Dynamics Kristen Collins, CPDT Dog parks and day care facilities can provide dogs with much-needed exercise and stimulation. Although dogs are social animals by nature, they are individuals, each with a unique temperament, past experience, style of play, and tolerance level for other dogs. This session will explain how to assess your dog’s potential for success in a group setting and how to evaluate dog-group behavior so these activities remain fun and safe for all. Video examples will be included. Registrants are strongly encouraged to first attend Communicating With Our Best Friend: Understanding the Body Language of Dogs, which will be held in March. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 |
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| Saturday, May 7, 2011 |
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Kandice S. Norrell, DVM This class is designed for participants to learn how to be prepared for emergencies that involve their cat or dog and how to protect themselves and the animal from further harm, injury, or suffering during emergencies by teaching prompt, effective first aid actions and care. The class will teach the immediate and temporary care for the pet until it can be taken to a veterinarian for attention. Participants will receive their choice of either a cat or dog first aid book and DVD set. The other set can be purchased for an additional fee. Participants will also receive a course certificate, a participant packet, and information about breathing barriers and about pets and disasters. Note: This session will be held on a Saturday morning (8:00 a.m.-Noon) and is approximately 4 hours in length. The registration fee for this session is $35. Early Reg. Deadline: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 To ensure sufficient supplies, registrations cannot be accepted after this date. |
Sessions are held the second Monday of each month, September through May, and are 6:30-8:00 p.m. All sessions will be held at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, which is located at 1008 W. Hazelwood Dr., Urbana. Although Pet U is designed to provide you with information about caring for your pets, these sessions are open to humans only.
The date in italics denotes the early registration deadline for each session.