In this webinar Acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs and cats will be covered. The webinar will focus on understanding how we define AKI (hospital versus community acquired), underlying causes, making an early diagnosis of AKI and will look in depth at how we can best manage these patients in the hospital environment with facilities that are available to everyone. At the end of the webinar however, the role that renal replacement therapy (dialysis) can play in these patients with AKI and consider which patients are appropriate for dialysis and what impact this can have on their management and outcome is discussed.

At what level does an increased ALT or ALP unequivocally indicate liver disease? When are bile acids useful and when are they not? Do the results mean the same in dogs and cats – if not, why not?

This webinar aims to increase your knowledge and understanding of the most common hepatobiliary diseases in dogs and cats.

Pancreatitis is common in both dogs and cats and there have been significant advances made in diagnosis and treatment in recent years

This webinar focuses on the most common injuries in athlete and working dogs, including joint pathologies (such as medial shoulder instability or elbow dysplasia) and tendinopathies (such as supraspinatus tendinopathy, iliopsoas strain or gracillis muscle contracture)

Nodular skin lesions are a common presenting sign in the horse and may manifest as papules, nodules, wheals, masses or ulceration. Definitive diagnosis is essential in order to select an appropriate treatment and provide an accurate diagnosis. This webinar will cover the diagnostic approach to nodular skin disease and focus on the treatment of common diseases that may be encountered in practice, including novel treatments for sarcoids and melanomas.

Early recognition and management of the sick neonatal foal is critical for a successful outcome. This webinar will focus on recognizing the sick neonatal foal, resuscitation and administering effective first aid in the field prior to further management and/or referral to a dedicated neonatal intensive care unit.

Are we doing all we can for our chronic kidney cats?

Meticillin-resistant staphylococci have emerged as important small animal pathogens. Although some cases may present as uncomplicated skin or wound infections that resolve with minimal veterinary attention, most require a fully informed approach for successful therapy and a comprehensive owner education. This lecture provides key facts on the epidemiology of MRSA and MRSP, explain appropriate diagnostic tests and discuss management options. It will outline tips for prevention of nosocomial infection and highlight zoonotic and ethical consideration relevant for patient management and owner awareness.

AKI vs CKD - what's the difference and how to manage them optimally?