Get ready to ‘rock out’ with ISFM in lively and historic Dublin, as an all-star line-up of international veterinary experts explore urolithiasis and urinary tract disease like you’ve never seen before! Combining practical and cutting-edge lectures in an engaging format, including interactive discussion panels and case-based teaching, the extensive scientific programme gives you access all areas from internal medicine and emergency & critical care to surgery and interventional radiology.
MEET OUR VETERINARY ROCK STARS!
Søren Boysen – emergency and critical care
Serge Chalhoub – internal medicine
Laura Owen – soft tissue surgery
And a special virtual guest appearance by Allyson Berent – non-invasive surgery
Cats are commonly affected by urinary tract disease and the prevalence of urolithiasis is increasing. Managing these conditions means using all our skills in imaging, medicine, surgery, nutrition and, of course, cat friendly patient care. Featuring an all-star line-up of international veterinary experts, the Dublin Congress presents both practical and cutting-edge lectures in an engaging format, including interactive discussion panels and case-based teaching.
Access all areas with an extensive scientific programme that covers the complete package:
So, no matter your experience, you will leave with up-to-date knowledge, practical tips and tricks, plus a newfound confidence when caring for your next feline patient!
The congress event will feature a mixture of traditional lectures, joint lectures, interactive panel discussions and in-depth masterclasses. Covering practical case management, plus the opportunity to ‘ask the expert’ in an open and supportive learning environment.
And for the first time, customise your ISFM congress experience with two unique feline streams, one exploring the latest in cutting-edge science, the other focusing on practical tips and tricks for you to use in practice.
MAIN STAGE
| 08.30–08.45 | Opening | |
| 08.45–09.45 | Diagnosis of upper urinary tract disease: more than azotaemia | Soren Boysen and Serge Chalhoub |
| 09.45–10.30 | Management of acute kidney injury: just fluids and furosemide? | Soren Boysen and Serge Chalhoub |
| 10.30–11.15 | Coffee | |
| 11.15–12.00 | Pathophysiology of feline urolithiasis; those pesky rocks: why do they form in the first place?
Sponsored by Zoetis |
Myles McKenna |
| 12.00–13.00 | ZOETIS SYMPOSIUM – Feline Arthritis: Easing the Pain – 2 years experience with Solensia
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Dr. Martha Cannon |
| 13.00–14.00 | Lunch | |
| 14.00–15.00 | Imaging of the upper urinary tract: ultrasound and beyond | Tom Maddox |
| 15.00–16.00 | State of the art: Dialysis for AKI, where are we with advanced renal medicine? | Serge Chalhoub |
| 16.00–16.45 | Coffee | |
| 16.45–17.45 | Panel discussion: The severely azotemic cat presenting at midnight on a busy shift, oh and the owner has no money! | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub, Myles McKenna |
| 17.45–18.45 | HILLS SYMPOSIUM – Urolithiasis: The amazing things nutrition can do.
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Jody Lulich |
| 18.45 | Welcome reception |
| 08.00–09.00 | The role of diet in preventing and managing urolithiasis
Sponsored by Purina Pro Plan
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Cecilia Villaverde |
| 09.00–10.00 | Hypercalcaemia in cats and its role in urolithiasis
Sponsored by Zoetis |
Myles McKenna |
| 10.00–10.45 | Coffee | |
| 10.45–11.45 | Diagnosis of feline urolithiasis: those pesky rocks, how do I find them? | Serge Chalhoub |
| 11.45–12.45 | BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM SYMPOSIUM – From acute and visible to chronic and hidden : the benefits of early management for cat’s kidneys
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Thierry Francey, Teresa Rehme, Roswitha Dorsch |
| 12.45-13.00 | ABCD Awards – Young Scientist Award | |
| 13.00–14.00 | Lunch | |
| 14.00–15.00 | Feline ureteral obstructions – diagnosis and management | Allyson Berent
Joining us live virtually from New York |
| 15.00–16.00 | SUBs 101 – technical aspects and trouble shooting | Laura Owen |
| 16.00–16.30 | Coffee | |
| 16.30–17.30 | CEVA SYMPOSIUM – Use of antimicrobial in the managing of urinary tract infections.
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Roswitha Dorsch |
| 17.30–18.30 | Panel discussion Urolithiasis in cats: those pesky rocks, ongoing treatment and management |
Serge Chalhoub, Goncalo Da Graça Pereira, Laura Jones, Myles McKenna, Cecilia Villaverde |
| 18.30 | Drinks |
| 08.30–09.30 | Panel discussion Ethics of advanced procedures in cats: just because we can, does it mean we should? |
Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub, Karen Hiestand, Laura Jones |
| 09.30–10.30 | ROYAL CANIN SYMPOSIUM – A Success Story: How to Recruit and Retain Staff as Well as Clients Through a Cat Friendly Approach.
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Cyril Berg, Marc-Antoine Rappart, Clémentine Doucet |
| 10.30–11.15 | Coffee | |
| 11.15–12.00 | Beyond the bladder 1: an update on urethral obstruction | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub |
| 12.00–12.45 | Beyond the bladder 2, urethral obstruction – managing the aftermath | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub |
| 12.45–13.00 | Beyond the bladder Q&A | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub |
| 13.00–14.00 | OTA: Minimally invasive management of stone disease in cats | Allyson Berent
Joining us live virtually from New York |
| AFTERNOON OFF |
| 08.30–09.30 | Urinary tract surgery in general practice: tips and tricks from a busy referral practice to take back to your clinic | Laura Owen |
| 09.30–10.30 | Panel discussion Euthanasia decision making: when is enough enough when we could do more? |
Nathalie Dowgray, Sam Taylor, Karen Hiestand |
| 10.30–11.30 | NORBROOK SYMPOSIUM – Drugs and Cats – When are they small dogs and when are they not?
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Jill Maddison |
| 11.30–12.00 | Coffee | |
| 12.00–14.00 | Hocus POCUS, the role of ultrasound in the critical feline patient, anyone can learn these magic techniques… | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub |
| 14.00 | CONGRESS CLOSES |
OTHER STAGES
| MASTER CLASS – Additional Registration Required
MEETING ROOM 1 |
MASTER CLASS – Additional Registration Required
MEETING ROOM 2 |
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| 09.00 – 10.30 | Advanced surgery of the urinary tract | Laura Owen | Understanding feline body language in the clinic, what are these cats trying to tell us? | Goncalo Da Graça Pereira |
| 11.15–12.00 | Abstract presentation | Yaiza Gomez-Mejias | ||
| CLINICAL PRACTICE STREAM- MEETING ROOMS 1 & 2 | ||||
| 14.00–14.30 | Fluids and CRIs for felines: making the maths easy | Laura Jones | ||
| 14.30–15.00 | Behavioural considerations to reduce the risk of urinary disease | Goncalo Da Graça Pereira | ||
| 15.00–15.30 | Post discharge: at home management of complex cases | Laura Jones | ||
| 15.30-16.00 | Hospitalisation and post discharge: behavioural considerations for cats | Goncalo Da Graça Pereira | ||
| 16.45-17.45 | Abstract presentation | Nathalie Dowgray | ||
| MASTER CLASS – Additional Registration Required
MEETING ROOM 1 |
MASTER CLASS – Additional Registration Required
MEETING ROOM 2 |
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| 08.30 – 10.00 | Practical emergency tricks and tips for feline upper urinary cases: the good, the bad and the squashed | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub | Cat friendly interactions – practical cat handling for the clinic | Goncalo Da Graça Pereira, Alex Taylor |
| 10.45-11.45 | Abstract presentation | Samantha Taylor | IDEXX Masterclass – Islands in the Stream? Urinary crystals, casts and more.
This is a free masterclass sponsored and hosted by IDEXX. Space is limited to 40 people and seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. |
Yvonne McGrotty |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE STREAM – MEETING ROOMS 1 & 2 | ||||
| 14.00–15.00 | What tube and when? Feeding tube management and care | Cecilia Villaverde | ||
| 15.00–16.00 | Critical care aspects of managing an acute renal injury | Laura Jones | ||
| CLINICAL PRACTICE STREAM – MEETING ROOMS 1 & 2 | ||||
| 07.15-08.15 | Wake up to inappetence, practical solutions for the cat that won’t eat both in the clinic and at home.
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Sam Taylor | ||
| 11.00-12.00 | Nutritional intervention case studies: when food makes a big difference | Cecilia Villaverde | ||
| 12.00–12.45 | Tubes everywhere! Practical management of SUBS, catheters and urine bags! | Laura Jones | ||
| MASTER CLASS – Additional Registration Required
MEETING ROOM 1 |
MASTER CLASS – Additional Registration Required
MEETING ROOM 2 |
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| 08.30–9.55 | Ultrasound in critical cat cases: POCUS and more master class | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub | 08.30–10.30 | Nutrition masterclass | Cecilia Villaverde |
| 10.05-11.30 | Ultrasound in critical cat cases: POCUS and more master class | Soren Boysen, Serge Chalhoub | |||
