Morning sessions will provide state-of-the-art updates on the current outbreak of feline infectious peritonitis in Europe, and the potential risk of spread further afield. The role of diagnostics, and importance of diagnostics in this disease, and the current treatment options-how these are progressing and the outlook for a newly diagnosed case. The panel discussion will include experts from the United Kingdom and the United States, discussing the global impact of this disease, the variations in treatments offered and sharing their experiences in treating this disease. During the afternoon, the focus will be on growing evidence for infectious causes of neoplasia in cats, with sessions focused on both viral and bacterial causes of neoplasia. These will be followed by a panel discussion with experts from around the world, discussing potential considerations in cases of neoplasia, when diagnostics and treatment for infectious diseases should be considered and the implications to the cat.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the use of diagnostics and treatment options in case of suspected FIP.
- Understand the potential risk of the new outbreak of FIP in Europe.
- Develop a greater understanding of the potential role of infectious organisms in feline neoplasia. Appreciate how to diagnose and treat infections in cases of neoplasia in cats.