Feline Medicine Medley
A four week online tutored CPD course with Beth Thomas
Week 1
Feline Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- Common cardiomyopathies affecting cats
- Treatment of feline cardiomyopathies
- The owner's role in monitoring cardiomyopathies
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Describe the normal physiology of the heart
- Describe common disease processes which affect the feline heart
- Understand the role of diet within feline cardiomyopathies
- Discuss various treatment options available for feline cardiomyopathies
- Understand the role nurses and owners can play in monitoring these cases
Week 2
Feline Triaditis
- Brief review of gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatic anatomy and physiology
- Pathophysiology of triaditis in the cat (inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis and cholangitis)
- Advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques
- Treatment options available both as an inpatient and an outpatient
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Discuss the disease process of triaditis including the associated clinical signs
- Understand how nurses can support patients through advanced imaging (flexible endoscopy / abdominal ultrasound)
- Understand how to assist with the collection of pathological samples in these cases
- Discuss the long term management of triaditis and the potential for ongoing disease
Week 3
Feline Asthma
- Overview of respiratory anatomy and physiology
- Predisposed breeds
- Computed tomography and bronchoscopy
- Treatment of feline asthma
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Describe the clinical pathological changes associated with feline asthma
- Discuss advanced imaging techniques that can be utilised in the work up of these cases
- Confidently and competently support the general anaesthesia of a cat with respiratory disease
- Discharge a patient to owners and confidently discuss the treatment of asthmatic cats
Week 4
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
- The pathophysiology of FIP including both ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ forms
- Transmission of FIP
- Treatment options available for FIP
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the predisposing factors for the development of FIP
- Discuss the clinical signs associated with FIP
- Indicate the importance of infection control
- Identify treatment options and protocols currently available
- Advise owners how to limit the potential for disease transmission within households
Feline Medicine Medley
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