S04A - HOT TOPICs from the Experts - Highlights Through Case Presentations. Updated Feline Lifestage Guidelines - Why They Are Important to you and your Feline Patients

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside D, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

ZOETIS

Presenter(s)

Annette Litster, FANZCVSC (FELINE MEDICINE), MMEDSCI (CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY), BVSc, PhD (she/her/hers)

Senior Veterinary Specialist
ZOETIS PETCARE
Parsippany, NJ, United States

Moderator(s)

Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc

Veterinary Medical Lead – Dermatology (Apoquel and Cytopoint)
ZOETIS
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

This case-based presentation on feline wellness will take you through the life of a cat named Riley — from young adult to senior. The ideal feline wellness visit will be discussed, including how to how to make the experience more pleasant for your feline patients and their owners. Learn the unique components of a wellness diagnostics at different life stages, and how to maximize quality of life through preventive care and appropriate diagnostic methods.

Learning Objectives:

Appropriate diagnostics individualized to feline patient needs will be presented
Attendees will learn sensitive new methods for identifying feline pain based on behavioral indicators
Attendees will learn how to optimize feline wellness consultations for cats and their owners
Attendees will be able to identify feline life-stage guidelines from the 2021 AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines.