CANINE ARTHRITIS
TELEGUIDANCE

Interested in accessing the Canine Arthritis Teleguidance service but would like to know more? Please take the opportunity to speak with Evie in this introductory FREE 10 minute call.

The Canine Arthritis Teleguidance nurse consultation is ideal for you if your dog has recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Discuss the condition in greater detail with an experienced veterinary nurse from the comfort and convenience of your own home, at a time that suits you best.

This 30 minute personalised consultation offers opportunities to ask questions and access resources that will ensure that you are offering your dog the best possible care.

Through preceding questionnaires and an extended online consultation our vets can provide you game-changing guidance for your dog’s ongoing care.

Once your appointment has been confirmed you will receive an email with a digital pack of materials that will require completion 24 hours before your consultation (this includes uploading videos and photos). Within your digital pack are many resources that you will be instructed on how to use which you will continue to use after the session.

You will attend a 1 hour online session dedicated to your concerns.

Please be ready and on time. Ensure you have good internet connection, there is minimal distraction and background noise, and that you are well lit for the video call. Have questions and concerns ready because an hour can pass quickly.

You will receive a post session report with the conclusions of the discussion that will also be forwarded to your veterinary practice.

A comprehensive review of your dog’s clinical history, your observations and concerns collected through CAM questionnaires, analysis of submitted videos and photos, access to the CAM essentials course, online access to a veterinary professional, access to the CAM Member Zone for a year and synopsis reports for you and your vet, plus further resources.

• Greater understanding of canine osteoarthritis so you will feel better equipped to pursue further investigations and implement appropriate management plans with the support of your own vet.
• Discussion and objective use of the clinical signs your dog presents encouraging accurate diagnosis, appropriate intervention selection, treatment ambitions and ability to long term monitor.
• Education and guidance surrounding the confusing and forever changing multimodal approach to chronic pain management. This will include pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical pain relieving and disease modifying interventions, as well as often overlooked essential strategies such as lifestyle, weight control, nutrition and exercise.
• Cutting through the noise of a huge array of publicised interventions through reviewing current, evidence based approaches to manage osteoarthritis. This will equip you to make effective decisions in line with recognised veterinary practice.
• Identifying activities suitable for the dog’s capabilities with the intention of reducing incident-related acute flares of the condition.
• Greater understanding of the pressures placed upon you, the caregiver, and discussions on contextual care plans that work for the client and their companion.
• Awareness of the importance of shared decision making when working with your vet, minimising miscommunication, encouraging engagement with available resources within your veterinary practice.
• A concluding document and resources pack that you can use to grow your working relationship with your veterinary team.

• Emergency advisory services. If a case is considered an emergency, we would encourage you to contact your established veterinary practice/veterinary services provider.
• A 24/7 emergency consultation service. CAM Teleguidance is a “Limited Service Provider” under RCVS regulations and can only be booked by appointment through Joii at no further cost to the CAM Teleguidance fee.
• Facilities for a face-to-face consultation service. CAM teleguidance is solely a remote support provider.
• Diagnostic or prescription services. We work with your established veterinary care provider who are responsible for further investigations and prescribing appropriate medications.
• A consultation service as a replacement for your current veterinary care provider. You will remain under the care of your established veterinary care provider and CAM will communicate discussions and conclusions with them.
• The CAM Teleguidance service provides support regarding osteoarthritis and chronic pain management only and will suggest further consultations with your established practice regarding other concerning topics.