ABSTRACT: As a start to our series in the VNJ discussing obesity and what we as nurses can do about it, here is an insight into a debate, which was held at BVNA Congress’s Fringe event by the Animal Welfare Foundation in October 2019.

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Josephine Oakden FdSc RVN ISFMCertFN CertCFVHNut

Josephine graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2008 and worked in a variety of small animal and mixed practices in Norfolk, Essex, London, Wales and the Midlands. Josephine currently works as a locum RVN allowing her to fully engage with her role on the BVNA Council. Since graduating, Josephine has undertaken further certificates in Canine and Feline Clinical Nutrition, Feline Nursing and End of Life Care with Compassion Understood. Josephine also provides talks to primary school children about caring for animals and what working in a vets involves. She currently lives in Leicestershire with her husband, two children and a menagerie of animals from dogs to a horse; in any spare time she runs CaniCross with her collie and terrier:

Email: jo.oakden@aol.com

Keywords: obesity, disease, malnutrition prevention

To cite this article: VOL 35 (02) • February 2020 • Veterinary Nursing Journal pp46-48

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