Introducing Hill’s Derm Complete: The trials and tribulations of treating allergic skin disease in dogs and how nutrition can help

Posted on November 26, 2021

Speaker: Danielle Page, Professional Consulting vet for Hill’s NZ

How do you make the best nutritional choice for itchy dogs?

Want some fresh insights into managing canine atopy and food allergies?

Come and hear what NZ and Australian vets, nurses and dermatologists have to say about this challenging area of dermatology and learn about an innovative new diet that could revolutionise your approach to these patients.

Case-based Approach to Chronic Feline Diarrhoea

Posted on July 05, 2021

Speaker: Pru Galloway, BVSc (distinction), MANZCVS, FANZCVS (feline medicine)

Pru will discuss tips for diagnosis and management of chronic diarrhoea including which faecal tests to run and why which blood tests to run management of some specific infections the importance of managing intercurrent disease nutritional options.

Nutritional Management of Hyperthyroidism

Posted on July 05, 2021

Speaker: Danielle Page, Bachelor of Commerce – Sydney University, Small Animal Veterinarian – Canberra, Australia and Florida, USA, Technical Services Veterinarian – Florida, USA, Clinical Trials Manager – USA

Managing patients with hyperthyroidism can be a challenge, especially if they are difficult to pill or have concurrent kidney disease. Let’s review the nutritional management of hyperthyroidism, the do’s and don’ts and compelling studies that support why it should be one of your go to treatment modalities.

Cats are difficult, so make sure you’ve got the owner on YOUR side!

Posted on July 05, 2021

Speaker: Elizabeth Thrift, BVSc (Hons) FANZCVS (small animal internal medicine) NSW V8427, Registered Australian Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine., Certified Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, Northside Veterinary Specialists – Internal Medicine Department.

I love cats but they can be real jerks! The most common presenting complaints of cats are lethargy, inappetence and weight loss. The most vague of all the clinical signs! So how do we take the owner on a diagnostic and treatment journey and ensure they stay along for the ride?

In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” We will discuss some tips and tricks around effectively communicating some of the challenges in feline medicine as well as helping improve owner compliance with medications and treatment options.

Feline Chronic Kidney Disease: Progress and Pitfalls

Posted on March 09, 2021

Speaker: Sheri Ross, BSc, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Veterinary Specialist, University of CA, VMC-San Diego

Feline CKD continues to be one of the most common reasons for feline veterinary visits. We now have the ability to diagnose kidney disease earlier than ever before and know many factors that can influence the progression of kidney disease before there are obvious clinical signs of disease. This lecture will address some of the newer findings and how they may apply to the standard IRIS diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations.

I’m not fat I’m Fluffy – Tips, tricks and tools to help cats lose weight

Posted on March 09, 2021

Speaker: Delisa Appleton, BVSc (Hons) PhD, Professional Consulting Veterinarian, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Pty Ltd

He’s not fat, he’s fluffy’… is often the response given by an owner when we recommend a cat lose weight. Delisa will share her advice and experience on how to get clients to acknowledge their cat is overweight and commit to taking action. The webinar will also cover how to work out the correct amount to feed for weight loss, as well as troubleshooting when a cat does not lose weight as expected.

From the Clinic to the Bowl- Get clients onboard with your nutritional recommendations

Posted on March 09, 2021

Speaker: Hayley Langford, Cert.VN, Territory Manager

Gaining commitment from clients is essential if we want to have the best health outcome for the pet. Using nutritional examples, join Hayley as she guides you through some simple techniques to get more clients saying ‘yes’ to your recommendations. Hayley will also provide advice on how to deal with common objections and questions that you may get in practice.