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Key Information
CPD Hours: 1 hours
Course Length: One hour
Course Format: Recorded webinar with a copy of the webinar slides provided
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Course Information
- Tortoise health screening
- Hibernation processes
- Tortoise inpatient care
Debunk hibernation myths surrounding garden kept tortoises
Tortoises are common pets but often suffer poor welfare due to bad husbandry. When winter comes tortoises slow down for the hibernation process - do we know how to see them through this process safely?
This webinar we will go through pre-hibernation health screening in tortoises, helping identify issues which could make hibernation unsafe for pet tortoises. It explores methods on how to safely hibernate tortoises, helping you advise owners on safe best practice with their pets at this time of year. There will also be a brief overview on common post-hibernation issues and how to support the tortoise inpatient through these conditions.
Why do this course?
This webinar aims to build confidence in tortoise care with the overall aim to educate owners on safe hibernation practice to improve animal welfare.
Our extensive library of recorded webinars are great value for busy practitioners seeking quality CPD at a time of their choice and without leaving home. Participants gain access to the webinar for two weeks which allows them to view it at their leisure and convenience as well as review aspects as needed to enhance learning. Participants will receive an electronic copy of the slides to support their viewing session and a CPD certificate.
Members of the BVA Young Vets Network receive a 50% discount on our recorded webinars (subject to availability – ten discounted places available per webinar per year).
Please note: Our anytime Recorded Webinars and Recorded Webinar Plus CPD are regularly reviewed to ensure they are still providing the most up-to-date information. Please therefore activate the webinar within 3 months of purchase as we cannot guarantee availability after this time period. Any recorded webinars that are removed from sale during the 3 month time period we will offer a free replacement.
Kelly Deane, FdSC RVN CertVNES
Veterinary Nurse (Exotics)
Acorn House Veterinary Hospital, RVC