Focus On – Feline Medicine
23/10/2026 - 25/10/2026 Palma / Spain
Focus On – Feline Medicine
Advanced Clinical Challenges
Principal Course Master(s):
Course Master(s):
Dr. Silke Salavati-Schmitz, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (UK)
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 – Dealing with chronic GI issues in cats
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 Salavati-Schmitz
10:30 – 11:15 Feline chronic enteropathy or lymphoma – Does it matter? Salavati-Schmitz
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:30 Cobalamin and other biomarkers of GI disease in cats von Luckner
12:30 – 13:15 Feline specific approach to pancreatic diseases von Luckner
13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:00 Microbiota modulation in cats – from probiotics to FMT Salavati-Schmitz
15:00 – 15:45 Interesting and challenging feline GI cases von Luckner
15:45 – 16:30 Shared case work-up Salavati-S. / von Luckner
Saturday, 24 October 2026 – Feline endocrinology
09:00 – 09:45 Pitfalls in diagnosing hyperthyroidism Salavati-Schmitz
09:45 – 10:30 Managing complications of hyperthyroidism – including assessment for permanent treatment Salavati-Schmitz
10:30 – 11:15 Shared case work-up Salavati-S. / von Luckner
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:30 Monitoring diabetes mellitus – from traditional to modern tools von Luckner
12:30 – 13:15 Treating diabetes mellitus – from traditional to modern options von Luckner
13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:00 Cases of challenging diabetic control: interpreting glucose curves correctly von Luckner
15:00 – 15:30 Feline acromegaly – how to spot, diagnose and manage it von Luckner
15:30 – 16:15 The big “Conn” – Increasing clinical suspicions for hyperaldosteronism in cats von Luckner
Sunday, 25 October 2026 – Feline hepatobiliary diseases including all things novel around FIP
09:00 – 09:45 Clinical approach to jaundice in cats von Luckner
09:45 – 10:30 Diagnosing and managing feline cholangitis syndrome Salavati-Schmitz
10:30 – 11:15 Shared case work-up Salavati-S. / von Luckner
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:30 Novel aspects of diagnosing FIP von Luckner
12:30 – 13:15 GS-441524 and other FIP drug monitoring and complications Salavati-Schmitz
13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:00 Unusual clinical presentations of FIP von Luckner
15:00 – 15:30 Introduction to homework (how to prepare SOPs)
Focus On – Feline Medicine
Date:
23/10/2026 - 25/10/2026Location:
Palma / Spain
23/10/2026 - 25/10/2026Location:
Palma / Spain
Tuition fee*:
EUR 2.100.-
Early registration fee*:
EUR 2.000.-
Early registration deadline:
01/06/2026
Disdcount resident fee:
EUR 1.890.-
Total hours:
TBA
ATF hours (AU, DE, LU, CH):
TBA
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate):
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee
