Introduction: Feline neurobehavioral disorders are frequently misdiagnosed due to a lack of understanding of the species-specific corticolimbic architecture. This session focuses on how the feline brain processes emotional stimuli and the consequences of limbic system dysfunction. Aims: • To provide an in-depth analysis of the feline corticolimbic system and its role in emotional regulation. • To clarify the pathophysiology of common feline neurobehavioral disorders. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: • Recognizeand focus on Hyperestesia, FOPS and more. • Formulate diagnostic plans based on the latest feline neuroscientific research.

Introduction: While "OCD" is a common term in veterinary medicine, true compulsive disorders are rarer than clinical shorthand suggests. This session differentiates between stereotypies, displacement behaviors, and genuine obsessive-compulsive pathologies. Aims: • To establish strict diagnostic criteria for compulsive disorders in cats and dogs. • To explore the genetic, environmental, and neurological triggers that lead to repetitive behaviors. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: • Correctly differentiate between medical differentials and primary behavioral OCD. • Develop targeted therapeutic interventions that address the root cause of compulsive behaviors.  

Introduction: Routine gonadectomy is being increasingly scrutinized within the veterinary community. This session evaluates the behavioral and welfare implications of castration in cats, challenging the "one-size-fits-all" approach to population and individual management. Aims: • To analyze the long-term behavioral effects of Castration/neutering in cats. • To discuss the welfare balance between population control and individual behavioral health. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: • Advise caregivers on the behavioral pros and cons of castration based on individual risk assessments. • Identify specific cases where castration may not be the key.  

Introduction: Feline patients are significantly under-represented in clinical follow-ups, largely due to the stress of transportation and the clinical environment. This session focuses on optimizing the clinic-client-patient interface to ensure continuity of care. Aims: • To provide practical strategies for low-stress feline handling and hospital environment modification. • To improve feline patient retention through enhanced caregiver education and welfare-focused protocols. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: • Implement "Cat-Friendly" protocols in various clinical scenarios, from emergency to routine check-ups. • Communicate effectively with owners to reduce pre-visit stress.

Introduction: The decision to neuter a dog has profound implications for their behavioral development and long-term health. Using an evidence-based approach, this session reviews the latest data on how gonadectomy influences behaviour too. Aims: • To review recent literature regarding the impact of sex hormones on canine neurobiology. • To provide a framework for ethical and clinical decision-making regarding neutering. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: • Evaluate the behavioral risks and benefits of neutering for individual canine patients. • Offer evidence-based alternatives and timing recommendations for surgical or chemical castration.