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  • Upcoming Events


    • Thursday
      22
      June

      'Gut feeling' Part 1: diagnostic approach to feline chronic enteropathy - Open Access webinar with D

      Jun 22, 18:00 - 20:00 (BST)
      Join ISFM & Idexx for a FREE webinar on feline enteropathies. Gut feeling part 1: diagnostic approach to feline chronic enteropathy - with Dr Fabio Procoli. In the first of two talks dedicated to all aspects of feline chronic enteropathy (FCE), we will review the pathogenesis of this complex multifactorial syndrome and the recommended diagnostic approach to cats presenting with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) signs thanks to a combination of relevant scientific evidence and personal clinical experience. In particular, the role of intestinal dysbiosis in the development of FCE and the importance of thorough clinical staging of cats with chronic GI signs will be discussed.  Learning objectives Understanding the complex pathogenesis of FCE Understanding the role played by intestinal dysbiosis in the development of FCE Understanding the importance of a thorough clinical staging of cats with FCE Understanding when and how treatment trials should be used in the diagnostic approach   Understanding how to diagnose intestinal dysbiosis   Understanding advantages and pitfalls of intestinal histopathology 

    • Tuesday
      27
      June

      Feline compliant? How to help clients medicate their cats - Open Access webinar with Dr Sam Taylor

      Jun 27, 12:30 - 13:00 (BST)
      Bova and ISFM are excited to present a series of short webinars on important feline topics to watch over your lunch break (don’t worry they will be recorded, we know lunch breaks can be hard to come by!). Join us for our third session on Tuesday 27th Jun (12.30pm UK time) when Dr Sam Taylor will discuss all things compliance.

    • Tuesday
      11
      July

      'Gut feeling' Part 2: management of feline chronic enteropathy - Open Access webinar with Dr Fabio P

      Jul 11, 19:00 - 20:00 (BST)
      Join ISFM and Idexx for the second talk on feline chronic enteropathy with Dr. Fabio Procoli. We will review the available treatment strategies, known and new, for cats with FCE and the supporting scientific evidence. In particular, the central role of diet in the management of chronic GI signs in cats will be discussed as well as the emerging role for microbiome-based treatments all with the aid of real case examples.  Learning objectives: Understand the central role of therapeutic diets in the management of FCE Understand pros and cons of each diet type Understand the detrimental effects of antibiotics on the intestinal microbiota and the lack of scientific evidence supporting their routine use Understand the role of immunosuppressive drugs in the management of FCE Understand the basic concepts of microbiome-based treatments for cats Understand how to choose between a sequential vs multimodal treatment approach for cats with FCE