Successfully Managing Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease: Managing the Two A's
1.0 CE Credit Hours | Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Marks will start with a quick review of how one of our most common feline patients present – for weight loss and poor quality of life. We will then talk about some of the important foundation diagnostics for chronic kidney disease as well as some of the other differential disease states. Then, we will review and clarify the different stages of CKD as determined by the IRIS staging system and other associated diseases. The final sections of this presentation will focus on treatment in the two areas critical to improving quality of life: appetite and anemia. This will include specific therapy guidance and monitoring, as well as other supportive strategies for chronic kidney disease patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Review and understanding of the presentation and workup for a suspect chronic kidney disease patient.
- Understanding of the foundational diagnostics and other differential diagnosis.
- Review of the IRIS staging system for CKD in cats.
- Introduce and understand specific guidance around diagnostics, treatment, and monitoring for anemic and inappetent cats.
- Discuss ancillary diagnostics performed in response to key CBC changes
Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, FFCP-Elite
Dr. Natalie Marks is an internationally renowned veterinarian and veterinary educator and the co-founder of Top Vets Talk Pets. After running the largest small animal practice in Chicago for over 10 years, Dr. Marks is dedicated to helping pet owners and veterinarians work as a team to ensure the health and happiness of our beloved furry family members. Dr. Natalie Marks obtained her bachelor’s degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and then proceeded to obtain a Masters in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marks received the prestigious Dr. Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a veterinarian that has contributed the most to organized veterinary medicine in his or her first decade of practice. In 2012, Dr. Marks was awarded Petplan’s nationally-recognized Veterinarian of the Year. Additionally, she was awarded America’s Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation in 2015. When Dr. Marks is not working, she treasures her time with her family and her three wonderful children: Sophia, Evan and Madeline. Dr. Marks loves traveling, scuba diving, cooking and spending time outdoors, especially anywhere there is a beach!
This program is RACE-approved for 1.0 hour(s) of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.
