Veterinary technicians often develop a strong rapport and trusting relationship with pet owners. This uniquely positions them for effective discussions with owners of cats with diabetes mellitus. However, technicians must first be prepared to identify risk factors and signs of diabetes mellitus in cats. Join Fear Free Certified veterinarian, Dr. Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Professor Emerita, University of Georgia, to discuss strategies veterinary technicians can use to talk to cat owners about preventing and recognizing diabetes.
Dr. Cynthia Ward received her VMD and PhD degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed residency training at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania in small animal internal medicine and a reproductive endocrinology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She was on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Georgia and is currently Professor Emerita at the University of Georgia. Dr. Ward is the founder of the UGA Veterinary Diabetes Clinic. She has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. Dr. Ward is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine).
