Canine skin diseases with scales and crusts. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis There are many cutaneous and systemic diseases manifesting as extensive scaling and/or crusting. A careful consideration of the history, a detailed systemic examination, a careful dermatologic examination paying particular attention to the distribution of the skin lesions, and carefully selected diagnostic tests that may […]
Hemoabdomen Hemoabdomen can be caused by different diseases. In this case-based webinar we will discuss the most common causes and revisit the clinical signs and diagnostic workup. We will specifically discuss the different indications of antihaemorrhagic therapies as well as indications for surgery vs nonsurgical treatment. We will formulate appropriate treatment plans, including stabilization techniques […]
Collapse in the dog Management of a collapsed dog may be a challenge. This webinar will take you through different cases of acute collapse and discuss appropriate diagnostic workup based on presenting clinical signs followed by effective stabilization protocols including appropriate fluid therapy tailored to the patient’s specific needs and emergency procedures when indicated. Learning […]
Blistering (pustular) and erosive skin diseases in dogs and cats. – Dr. Chiara Noli Erosive, blistering lesions are rare in dogs and cats, most typically due to autoimmune or immune mediated diseases, such as pemphigus vulgaris, vesicular diseases of the basal membrane or erythema multiforme. These diseases target the epidermis in their immunological reaction, and […]
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 […]
Navigating skin cytology: clinical case studies The skin is the organ often affected by pathological processes and is frequently sampled for cytological examination. In this webinar, several cytological entities of varying difficulty will be discussed. Learning Outcomes: After the webinar, participants will be able to approach skin cytology, draft a comprehensive cytology report and will […]
Skin and haircoat depigmentation in dogs. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis Loss of skin and haircoat pigmentation can be congenital or acquired, can be caused by lack of melanocytes, inability of melanocytes to produce melanin, destruction of melanocytes, or loss of melanin from the epidermis into the dermis. These diseases may be indolent and involve only […]
Tackling the complexity of lymphoid system cytology: clinical case studies Lymph nodes and lymphoid organs in general are often involved in various pathological processes, in particular lymphoma. Cytological evaluation is essential for diagnosis and can often be performed in-house. In this webinar, a series of cytology cases of variable difficulty related to lymphoid tissues will […]
Azotemia and Uremia Join us for a focused webinar on the workup of azotemia in dogs and cats. This session will guide participants through the essential diagnostic steps for identifying the underlying causes of azotemia. We will cover key laboratory tests, interpretative strategies, and clinical considerations critical for effective diagnosis and management. Based on cases, […]
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 […]
Beyond Ageing – Understanding Behavioural Changes in Senior Pets Age-related behavioural changes in companion animals are often misattributed to simple ageing. However, cognitive, sensory, emotional, and physical decline may manifest as subtle or overt behavioural shifts, requiring careful clinical evaluation. Aims: • To challenge assumptions about behavioural changes in ageing pets. • To introduce the […]
Head tumors: highlighting the often-overlooked cytological cases Tumors of the head often pose a diagnostic challenge and include some uncommon conditions whose cytological appearances are not always well described or familiar to many. In this webinar, we will analyse several cases of both common and rare head tumors in dogs and cats, aiming to assess […]