Date 8th December 2008
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutors
Tim Gruffydd-Jones BVetMed PhD DipECVIM MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine
University of Bristol
Samantha Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM MRCVS
University of Bristol
Course outline
During this module we will focus on GI disease and anaemia in cats. Major GI signs, particularly vomiting and diarrhoea, are a common presentation that you will see in practice. We will discuss a practical approach that you can follow for the investigation and management of these signs, using case histories as examples. New ideas on treatment will also be covered.
Anaemia is a particular problem in cats. Whilst anaemia is a common feature of many feline disorders, anaemia sometimes represents the main problem and is often severe at first presentation. You will learn a practical approach to investigating, diagnosing and treating anaemic cats that present in your consulting room, using extensive case examples.
Specific areas to be covered include:
• Characterisation and identification of different types and causes of anaemia in cats
• Update on haemoplasmas – (agents responsible for feline infectious anaemia)
• Supportive treatment for anaemia including blood transfusion and importance of blood groups
• Investigation of chronic vomiting
• Investigation of chronic diarrhoea
• When to scope and when to do surgery
• Treatment of small and large bowel disease
• Case studies in feline gastroenterology
Course fee
£290.00 + Vat (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch