Dechra Launches Feline Inappetence Webinar

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25th April, 2023 12h33

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Dechra, manufacturer of Mirataz, is launching a new webinar entitled ‘Feline pawsative about feline inappetence?’.

Presented by Sam Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS, the webinar takes place at 8pm on Wednesday 26 April and is free to attend or watch on demand. Sam is an Internal Medicine and Feline Specialist and current ISFM Academy lead. Sam recently chaired and co-authored the ISFM guidelines on the management of the inappetent hospitalised cat.

The webinar aims to highlight the importance of feline inappetence and to better understand the importance of improved nutrition in cats experiencing weight loss from chronic medical conditions. The webinar, which counts for a total of one hour’s CPD, will cover:

• Understanding why inappetence is particularly detrimental in cats
• Why early intervention to improve nutrition is important
• The types of appetite therapeutic and when to use them
• When to place feeding tubes and how to use them

Sarah Musgrave, brand manager for Mirataz at Dechra, comments: “Inappetence is a common reason cats present to veterinary practices and it can be caused by multiple conditions. Management needs to look beyond just treating the underlying disease as factors such as stress, nausea and pain can play a significant role. Untreated inappetence has a substantial negative effect on recovery from illness and surgery, makes medicating cats difficult and may even hasten euthanasia decisions.  The ‘Feline pawsative about feline inappetence?’ webinar will help educate on feline weight loss, why intervention to improve nutrition is important and the practical steps to treating inappetence.”

For further information or to register for the webinar visit https://thewebinarvet.com/webinars/feline-pawsative-about-feline-inappetence.

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