The International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) has developed the IRIS staging for chronic kidney disease. Is it useful? We will discuss how to use it in a clinical setting to help with our disease management.

Following closed head trauma traumatic brain injury is relatively common. It is seen most often in cats hit by cars and in young animals that are accidentally stood on. Key aims of management are to minimise the consequences of the primary injury. And to maximise the chances of the patient making a good recovery. In this webinar you will learn what to prioritise and focus on when treating traumatic brain injury. You will also hear about some of the more contentious aspects around its management.

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat. It is a true one-health crisis, as human and veterinary healthcare face the same clinical problems, share closely related bacteria and use similar antibiotics. The resistance genes, moreover, are often identical. Inappropriate use of broad-spectrum systemic antibiotics is the single biggest factor selecting for resistance. Responsible use can reduce antibiotic use and the prevalence of resistance without affecting clinical outcomes. However, this requires that veterinarians and animal owners act together. We will look at some of the drivers behind antibiotic use and discuss how to address these. Common reasons for systemic antimicrobial use in dogs and cats include dermatitis, respiratory disease, urinary tract infections, and gastrointestinal problems. Most infections involve a dysbiosis of the resident microbiome rather than a primary infection. Failure to manage this appropriately drives repeated antibiotic use and selection for resistance. We’ll discuss how to reduce antibiotic use without compromising clinical outcomes using canine pyoderma as an example.