S50B - The Complicated Kitty: Nutritional Management of the Comorbid FLUTD Cat

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Location: Reef E, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

ROYAL CANIN

Presenter(s)

Lindsey E. Bullen, DVM, DACVIM (NUTRITION) (she/her/hers)

Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist
Friendship Hospital for Animals
Apex, NC, United States

Moderator(s)

Adrienne Bautista, DVM, DABVT, PhD

Scientific Communications Veterinarian
ROYAL CANIN
Saint Charles, MO, United States

This course will discuss and review FLUTD in the feline patient. Specifically, we will review pathophysiology/ predisposing conditions and diagnosis. Furthermore, while focusing on obesity and other common comorbidities, developing an appropriate nutritional support based on the individual patient will be discussed. An emphasis is also placed on client communication throughout the entirety of the lecture.

Learning Objectives:

To be able to recognize and diagnosis the various manifestations of LUTD in feline patients
To understand the interaction of different comorbidities and FLUTD
To be able to identify patient’s unique needs and create a tailored nutritional support plan
Client communication strategies