FIC: Treating the Risk Factors that Matter Most
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) is a complex disease process impacted by many factors. The role of stress as a factor in FIC is abundantly clear. As a result, a deep dive into the patient’s history and environment is essential to understanding and managing their disease. This seminar will review and highlight the importance of the 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment in the management of FIC, guiding participants on how to identify and correct deficiencies in the 5 pillars. Other factors impacting FIC including diet will be explored.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognize major contributing factors in FIC
- Understand the 5 pillars of a healthy feline environment
- Identify deficiencies in the 5 pillars as part of FIC management
- Create a treatment plan that addresses these deficiencies
- Assess the need for additional changes including dietary
Kelly Ann St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice)
Dr. St. Denis is a practicing feline specialist, author and international speaker. In her early career she trained in molecular biology and immunology, working in the field of cancer research. She has co-authored a number of practice guidelines including the recent 2022 AAFP/ISFM Cat Friendly Interactions and the 2022 AAFP/ISFM Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines. Dr. St. Denis is medical co-editor of the AAFP Feline Practitioner Magazine with Dr. Jessica Quimby and has recently joined Drs. Margie Scherk and Andy Sparkes as a co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.
This program has been approved for 0.5 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This activity is funded by Royal Canin.
