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DEALING WITH FELINE DIARRHEA Craig Webb PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 10:30 AM 11:20 AM | Ballroom B Chronic enteropathy – what’s in a name? A fair bit of confusion, that’s what. We will try to organize an approach to the cat with diarrhea, starting from the bottom up (pun intended), that helps in developing an efficient and effective strategy for these cases. THE YELLOW CAT Craig Webb PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 11:30 AM 12:20 PM | Ballroom B Hyperbilirubinemia is, at first glance, an obvious clinical sign. This presentation will look below the yellow surface and into the cat in search of the etiology behind this colorful transformation. Cases will illustrate the different shades of yellow found in feline patients. VOMITING AND REGURGITATION IN CATS Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Ballroom B Many clients, and even clinicians, erroneously believe that vomiting is normal in cats, when this is not the case. Distinguishing whether a feline patient is vomiting or regurgitating is important, as it allows the clinician to organize a differentials list that is thoughtful, rational and has a high degree of success in delineating the underlying pathology. This presentation will provide an overview of the pathophysiology of vomiting and regurgitation, will discuss common and uncommon differentials for each, and will discuss further diagnostics and targeted treatments. WHEN THINGS DON'T GO GENTLY: FELINE CONSTIPATION AND MEGACOLON Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Ballroom B Feline patients who present with constipation are challenging and frustrating to manage. For those who develop megacolon, treatment alternatives are typically limited to surgical intervention. In this presentation, we will discuss the anatomy of the large intestines, the
THE ANEMIC CAT Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Ballroom B
pathophysiology of constipation and megacolon, and when to use dietary and other interventions in the management of these diseases. THEY'RE NOT SMALL DOGS: CATS ARE WONDERFULLY WEIRD We have all heard the adage that cats are not small dogs and this is true not only for the obvious. Feline patients can differ markedly from canines and other small animal patients in a variety of ways. In this presentation we will discuss a variety of ways in which cats have unique needs and presentations. We will discuss the special features of feline anatomy, physiology, metabolism and how that impacts various disease states. Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Ballroom B SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 _______________________________________ FMT: WHAT'S COMING DOWN THE PIPELINE Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Ballroom B It’s all the rage, and clients will be wanting it, so we might as well get ready. We will have to draw on some K9 experiences while the feline in-roads continue to expand. From theory to recipe, you can hope to leave prepped and prepared. THE HISTORY, MYSTERY, AND BEMOANING OF FELINE TRIADITIS Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Ballroom B Believe it or not, this terminology dates back to an English philosopher from the 1300s and serves of the foundation of medical training for human docs. We will see how the cat has interjected itself into this classic and critical discussion of comorbidities.
Anemia in cats is just as distinct from anemia in dogs as is everything else about being a cat. Case studies will be used to highlight important aspects in the interpretation, diagnosis, and treatment of anemic cats. THE COUGHING CAT Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Ballroom B Starting with the difficulty in actually trying to determine if a cat is coughing (beg the cat to perform in the exam room, ask the owner to imitate, hope the owner is an expert videographer…) and ending the effort with a diagnosis and appropriate treatment can be challenging. This will all be highlighted by a case presentation. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 _______________________________________ GETTING NUTRITION INTO A CAT Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Ballroom B Nutrition is critical to the health, well-being, and treatment of most any sick cat. The first thing a sick cat does is either stop eating, or hide under the bed. Because cats are not labrador retrievers, anorexia is not only not an option, it very quickly becomes a problem in and of itself (hepatic lipidosis is a feline phenomenon). We will discuss most every strategy we (or Dr. Google) can think of to get nutrition into a cat. GETTING CRAP OUT OF A CAT Craig Webb PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 9:00 AM 9:50 AM | Ballroom B Constipation is a pain in the ass for most of us, but for a cat it can actually be a death sentence. The veterinary profession struggles with moving the GI tract, we have limited tools of limited effectiveness, and when it comes to cats, physiologically uncooperative patients. But we must try!
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