IS17 - Transforming Cat-itude to Gratitude when Approaching the Infirmed Feline

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside D, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

This session has reached capacity

Sponsored By

ZOETIS

Presenter(s)

W. Mark Cousins, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Feline), CVA (he/him/his)

Partner
The Cat Practice
Metairie, LA, United States

Moderator(s)

DE

Daniel Edge, DVM

Cats, like snowflakes, are unique in their needs with regards to veterinary visits, work ups, and hospitalization. In this presentations, feline expert Dr. Mark Cousins, will provide practical pearls for maximizing success when approaching the infirmed feline, turning cat-itude to grat-itude

Learning Objectives:

In the feline vet visit continuum of care, the journey to success begins at home which requires rethinking pre-visit protocols to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress associated with travel to the veterinary clinic
Once in the vet clinic, learn helpful tips to cultivate a cat friendly experience for patient, client, and vet team members
We can purr-fect our patient's journey back to home, rounding out the feline visit continuum of care to create a pleasant experience as to overcome return visit apprehension.
Learn the different presentations of pancreatic disease in the cat.
Learn the different diagnostic modalities of pancreatic disease.
Learn the necessity of adjuncive therapies for feline pancreatic disease.