CPD Events
From Sniffles to Sneezes: Rational Approach to Diagnostics and Treatments in Chronically Snuffling Cats
Date : Thursday 3rd October 2024
Venue : Huthard Room II & Presidents Room, 3/F South Tower, YMCA, Hong Kong
Time : Registration & Buffet: 7:00pm~8:00pm; Seminar: 8:00pm~10:30pm
Speaker : Dr. Lawren Durocher-Babek
Early Bird Registration :(before 11:30pm of 2 Oct 2024)
- Include Dinner
- Members : $480
- Non-Members : $750
- CPD Hours : 2.5
- Include Dinner
- Members : $1000
- Non-Members : $1000
- CPD Hours : 2.5
Chronic nasal congestion is a common issue in feline patients that can have a variety of underlying causes. This lecture will provide an overview of the rational diagnostic and treatment options for cats with chronic nasal congestion. We will discuss when further workup is warranted beyond the initial clinical evaluation, including when advanced imaging like CT scans may be indicated, and what role nasal biopsies and flushes can play in the diagnostic process. The pros and cons of testing that can be done at the general practice level versus requiring specialty referral will be explored.
Treatment options will be covered with an emphasis on balancing the benefits, risks, and costs of different approaches to develop a thoughtful, evidence-based plan for each patient. By the end of the lecture, attendees will have a better understanding of how to systematically evaluate and treat cats with chronic nasal congestion in their practice, knowing when to pursue further diagnostics or specialist consultation. Improved management of these challenging cases can lead to better outcomes and quality of life for our affected feline patients.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Lawren Durocher-Babek
DVM MS DACVIM CHPV
Dr. Lawren Durocher-Babek is board certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). She earned her DVM from the University of Georgia. After graduation she completed a small-animal rotating internship at Ontario Veterinary College, followed by a small-animal internal medicine residency at the Ohio State University. During her residency, she received a national research award from the ACVIM for her work in diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs. She is a diplomate of ACVIM and a hospice and palliative care veterinarian certified through the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. She also served as a contributing reviewer to the American Animal Hospital Association guidelines on diabetes management in 2018. Her areas of special interest include hospice and palliative care, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and endocrinopathies.
Hope to see you there.
Howie Wong
HKVA CPD Coordinators
For enquiries please email secretariat@medcom.com.hk