Chronic Kidney Disease, Nutrition
Dottie Laflamme, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
When it comes to cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), veterinary professionals need to feed the cat, not just the kidneys. Explore the functions of diet for cats with CKD, key nutrients of concern and supporting evidence. Dr. Dottie Laflamme outlines important considerations when selecting a diet for geriatric cats with CKD.
30-60 minutes
Anxiety, Gut-Brain Axis, Probiotics
Ragen T. S. McGowan, PhD
Anxiety-related behavioral issues are a top reason why pet owners relinquish dogs to shelters. Learn about anxiety prevalence, its signs, contributing factors and methods for modification. Dr. McGowan details the research that supports the roles of nutrition, the gut-brain axis and a novel dietary intervention in behavioral modification of anxious dogs.
30-60 minutes
Nutrition
Lizzie Parker, PhD
A significant evolution in nutritional science has occurred during the past 20 years. Learn about science-based nutritional interventions for dogs and cats that demonstrate the true power of nutrition.
Less than 30 minutes
Cat Allergens
Antonella Muraro, MD, PhD
Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD
What if the simple act of feeding a cat provided more options for your cat-allergic patients? Learn about an innovative approach that neutralizes the major cat allergen at its source in the cat’s saliva.
This innovation reduces the major cat allergen while keeping the cat in its loving home – allowing you to reframe your conversations with cat-allergic patients.
Less than 30 minutes
Cat Allergens
Andrew Sparkes, BVetMEd, PhD, DECVIM, MANZCS, MRCVS
What do veterinarians need to know about human allergies to cats? Get a brief overview of the condition, including its prevalence, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and management. Since human allergies to cats impact cat welfare and the human-animal bond, veterinary professionals may be able to help clients reduce their exposure to cat allergens as part of allergy management.
Less than 30 minutes
Cat Allergens
Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD
Allergy to cats is one of the most common animal-origin allergies in humans and affects as many as one in five adults worldwide. Cat allergies have significant consequences for humans and cats. A novel, simple solution safely reduces cat allergens, offering an opportunity to bring cats and people closer together and benefitting pets and their owners. Explore the science behind the innovation and the research that supports its efficacy and safety.
30-60 minutes
Cat Allergens
Andrew Sparkes, BVetMEd, PhD, DECVIM, MANZCS, MRCVS
Many factors can affect and alter the bond between owner and cat. The human-animal bond, including why people choose to own or not own a pet, is briefly reviewed. Discover what research reveals about the reasons pets, particularly cats, are relinquished.
Less than 30 minutes