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Focus On – Feline Medicine

Focus On – Feline Medicine

Name: Focus On – Feline Medicine
Start: 2026-10-23T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-25T23:59:59+01:00
Location: Palma / Spain

Advanced Clinical Challenges

Principal Course Master(s):

Dr. Jennifer von Luckner, Dipl. ECVM – CA

Course Overview

Join us for three days of intensive learning in the beautiful and warm city of Palma de Mallorca. This immersive seminar brings together leading experts in feline medicine to explore cutting-edge diagnostics, treatment approaches, and case-based problem solving in gastroenterology, endocrinology, hepatobiliary diseases and of feline patients. In addition, there will be a focus on new developments in FIP diagnostics and treatment.

Our mornings are dedicated to highly focused lectures and interactive sessions, while afternoons are free for leisure activities, ensuring time to enjoy Mallorca’s vibrant atmosphere. A colorful social program and excellent accommodation will make your stay both enriching and memorable – scientifically and personally.

What to expect

Expert-led lectures covering the latest developments in feline gastroenterology, endocrinology, hepatobiliary diseases and FIP.
Case-based discussions designed to apply theory directly to real-life clinical scenarios.
A balanced schedule: intensive morning sessions, free afternoons for networking, leisure, and social activities.
A stimulating learning environment in a warm and inspiring Mediterranean setting.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Apply structured diagnostic approaches to chronic gastrointestinal signs, endocrine disorders, and hepatobiliary diseases in cats.
Know about the latest developments in FIP diagnostics and treatment
Differentiate and manage complex feline conditions, including chronic enteropathy vs. lymphoma, hyperthyroidism complications, diabetes monitoring, and FIP-associated syndromes.
Interpret and integrate biomarkers and advanced diagnostic tools into everyday practice.
Critically evaluate novel treatment options, such as microbiota modulation, permanent endocrine therapies, and antiviral agents for FIP.
Improve clinical decision-making through case-based learning, ensuring practical take-home messages for challenging feline patients.

Course Program (Subject to change)

Friday, 23 October 2026

09:00 – 09:45 – Introductory session for and with everyone (who are we, who are you, what to expect, what do you expect)
09:45 – 10:30 – The diagnostic approach to chronic GI signs in cats
10:30 – 11:15 – Feline chronic enteropathy or lymphoma – Does it matter?
11:15 – 11:45 coffee break
11:45 – 12:30 – Cobalamin and other biomarkers of GI disease in cats
12:30 – 13:15 – Feline specific approach to pancreatic diseases
13:15 – 14:15 lunch break
14:15 – 15:00 – Microbiota modulation in cats – from probiotics to FMT
15:00 – 15:45 – Interesting and challenging feline GI cases
15:45 – 16:30 – Shared case work-up (you can bring your own cases) on feline chronic diarrhoea + pancreaatitis)
From 16:30 free time

Saturday, 24 October 2026

09:00 – 09:45 – Pitfalls in diagnosing hyperthyroidism
09:45 – 10:30 – Managing complications of hyperthyroidism – including assessment for permanent treatment
10:30 – 11.15 – Shared case work-up (you can bring your own cases) on feline hyperthyroidism (we will have some prepared for work-up if they don`t bring any – we can do this outside as well which might be attractive)
11:15 – 11:45 coffee break
11:45 – 12:30 – Monitoring diabetes mellitus – from traditional to modern tools
12:30 – 13:15 – Treating diabetes mellitus – from traditional to modern options
13:15 – 14:15 lunch break
14:15 – 15:00 –Cases of challenging diabetic control: interpreting glucose curves correctly
15:00 – 15:30 – Feline acromegaly – how to spot, diagnose and manage it
15:30 – 16:00 – The big “Conn” – Increasing clinical suspicions for hyperaldosteronism in cats
From 16:00 free time

Sunday, 25 October 2026

09:00 – 09:45 – Clinical approach to jaundice in cats
09:45 – 10:30 – Diagnosing and managing feline cholangitis syndrome
10:30 – 11.15 – Shared case work-up (you can bring your own cases) on feline hepatobiliary diseases (we will have some prepared for work-up if they don`t bring any – we can do this outside as well which might be attractive)
11:15 – 11:45 coffee break
11:45 – 12:30 – Novel aspects of diagnosing FIP
12:30 – 13:15 – GS-441524 and other FIP drug monitoring and complications
13:15 – 14:15 Mittagspause
14:15 – 15:00 – Unusual clinical presentations of FIP
15:00 – 15:30 – Introduction to Homework

Homework Cases 2 hours preparation time
Catch up session 2 hours