Case management made easy – It can be simple if you know how! This introductory session will give you a thorough overview on the problem oriented work-up of feline medicine cases. Based on several case examples we will learn how to approach problems relevant to felines in a structured manner that will help to ease […]
The vomiting cat There are so many differentials. How to work through them and find the diagnosis? Based on the very first session we will find a problem oriented structured approach to this. We will learn how to read laboratory results and ultrasound findings with a focus. The better we have done our homework the […]
Feline endocrinology secrets unravelled – Part 1: Feline hyperthyroidism, feline hyperaldosteronism One of the most important feline endocrinopathies undoubtedly is feline hyperthyroidism. Usually, it is not the diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism itself that poses a problem, it is more about the co-morbiditis. Learn how to deal with concurrent chronic kidney disease, gain awareness about […]
FIP – What`s new? What`s hot? Since treatment options for feline infectious peritonitis have been introduced we certainly see and treat more feline patients with FIP. Even in countries where medication is not readily available. But what about the diagnosis? Is it that simple? How efficient are new PCR tests and how to interpret test […]
Talking about kidney disease It is probably the most important disease in cats: chronic kidney disease? But is it always renal disease if you detect azotaemia on the blood work? And when can we classify a renal azotaemia as chronic kidney disease. How to differentiate from acute disease? And what about acute on chronic? Let`s […]
Feline endocrinology secrets unravelled – Part 2: D. mellitus, acromegaly, Cushing`s syndrome Diagnosing diabetes mellitus is not causing a problem in most cases. It usually gets difficult if the treatment response is not exactly what we would have wished it to be. We will look into monitoring of diabetic patients and possible reasons for insufficient […]
Feline lower urinary tract disease – a never ending story… A common presentation in daily praxis. The cat with idiopathic cystitis – or shall we better say „stress induced feline lower urinary tract syndrome“? Aren`t thea all stress-induced? Even those with crystalluria, urolthiasis and secondary bacterial infection? Let`s talk about the different presentations of FLUTD […]
Dyspnoea – a challenge that can be managed! The dyspnoeic cat presents a real challenge in clinical practice — and things can easily go wrong. This session explores how blood tests and other diagnostic strategies can help avoid frustration and improve outcomes. Learning Objectives: – Understand how recognizing breathing patterns can help identify the type […]