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From the ‘ADR’ cat to chronic kidney disease, new grads quickly learn that feline medicine is a world of its own. This engaging, case-based session breaks down the top 10 feline cases you’re guaranteed to encounter in your first week on the job. Packed with practical tips, diagnostic pearls, and real-world examples, this presentation will help you build confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and set the foundation for a lifetime of Cat Friendly care.
Learning Objectives
After attending this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Identify and prioritize the most common feline cases seen in general practice.
- Recognize subtle clinical signs unique to cats, including pain, stress, and early systemic illness.
- Develop practical diagnostic and treatment approaches for common conditions such as upper respiratory infections, CKD, LUTD, and hypertension.
- Apply Cat Friendly handling and communication techniques to improve patient care and caregiver trust.
- Integrate preventive strategies to support long-term feline health and wellbeing.
Speaker Bios
Ashlie Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Dr. Ashlie Saffire is a graduate of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and is board-certified in feline practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. She is a published author, serves as the immediate past president of the Feline Veterinary Medical Association, and is a tutor for the University of Sydney’s Feline Distance Education Program. She has earned her Cat Friendly Veterinarian Certificate and is the owner of the Faithful Friend Veterinary Clinic and Cat Specialty Center, an AAHA-accredited and Gold Level Cat Friendly Practice in Dublin, Ohio.
RACE Credits
This program does not offer RACE-approved continuing education credit.