This session will cover history, pathophysiology, and presentation of feline hyperthyroidism. Additionally, diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring will be addressed. Caregiver communication will be touched on briefly, as well as resources available from Dechra to support caregiver communication and patient management.
Speaker Bios
Kathy Engler, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline)
Dr. Kathy Engler received her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Following graduation she worked as a small animal clinician in a progressive general practice in Federal Way, Washington, for five years before joining Banfield in 1996. Dr. Engler became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in 2001 and recertified in 2011. During her 18 year career with Banfield, she was a practicing clinician and Chief of Staff in the greater Seattle area; Medical Advisor consulting with doctors across the country on on-going cases and reviewing adverse case outcomes, as well as building medical education for the practice; served on the Medical Standards Board; held the position of Sr. Director of Veterinary Career Development building veterinary on-boarding and development programs; and supported the Oregon/Southwest Washington market of 14–26 hospitals as the Medical Director for six years. Dr. Engler joined Dechra in September 2014 as a field-based Professional Services Veterinarian. Dr. Engler enjoys biking, downhill skiing, and volunteers as a sled dog race vet for the Kuskokwim 300 out of Bethel, Alaska.
RACE Credits
This program 249-44275 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 1.00 CE Credits (1.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 1.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (1.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of: Medical using the delivery method(s) of: Non-Interactive Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.