Elanco Elura (10/23/22)
Join Dr. Natalie Marks in this live webinar that will look at the prevalence and risk factors for chronic kidney disease in today’s feline patients. Dr. Marks will review the function of the kidneys and share the 7 key points to manage and monitor in CKD patients. Diagnostics, interpretation of clinical pathology, and treatment options will be discussed, with a deeper dive into the role of weight management, avoidance of weight loss, maintenance of appetite, and effective, new treatment strategies. Resources for practitioners will also be shared, particularly regarding the concept of weight and nutritional assessment and the roles they play in the longevity of these patients.
What You'll Learn
- The risk factors for development of earlier chronic kidney disease in cats
- A quick and practical mnemonic to stay thorough and detailed in the examination room with feline CKD patients
- 7 quick sections about different aspects of feline CKD to identify, manage, and treat
- The role weight loss has in the progression of disease
- Appetite stimulation, including early use and safe choices for cats
Join Dr. Natalie Marks in this live webinar that will look at the prevalence and risk factors for chronic kidney disease in today’s feline patients. Dr. Marks will review the function of the kidneys and share the 7 key points to manage and monitor in CKD patients. Diagnostics, interpretation of clinical pathology, and treatment options will be discussed, with a deeper dive into the role of weight management, avoidance of weight loss, maintenance of appetite, and effective, new treatment strategies. Resources for practitioners will also be shared, particularly regarding the concept of weight and nutritional assessment and the roles they play in the longevity of these patients.
What You'll Learn
- The risk factors for development of earlier chronic kidney disease in cats
- A quick and practical mnemonic to stay thorough and detailed in the examination room with feline CKD patients
- 7 quick sections about different aspects of feline CKD to identify, manage, and treat
- The role weight loss has in the progression of disease
- Appetite stimulation, including early use and safe choices for cats