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Topics in Feline Medicine (MULT309-0724)

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenters: Amy E. Nichelason, DVM, DABVP
Tara Ghormley, DVM, DACVIM
Carl Darby, MA, VETMB
Autumn P. Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Course Open: July 31-September 14, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28, and September 4, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 10
RACE Category: 10 hours Medical


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Tuition: Member $230 ($207 early bird special if enrolled by July 17, 2024)
Non-Member $355 ($319 early bird special if enrolled by July 17, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course focuses on extending the participants’ knowledge of feline medicine, covering a variety of topics including chronic enteropathies, urinary tract infections, steroid use in felines, diagnosis and management of asthma, and feline reproduction.


Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • recognize the signs of feline chronic enteropathies.
  • develop a rational diagnostic plan on a case-by-case basis.
  • institute an appropriate therapeutic and monitoring plan.
  • identify prognostic factors and be able to recognize and manage common comorbidities.
  • identify when it is appropriate to treat bacteriuria.
  • select an appropriate antibiotic for both upper and lower.
  • understand the effects of steroids on the immune system.
  • list the side effects and risks of long term steroid use.
  • identify feline asthma.
  • handle short term management of asthma.
  • handle long term management of asthma.
  • feel comfortable working with cat breeders, managing routine feline reproductive issues such as breeding management, infertility and dystocia.
  • diagnose and manage challenging disorders in feline reproduction, such as the ovarian remnant syndrome, mammary hyperplasia, pyometra and preterm labor.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in interested in extending their knowledge of feline medicine.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 10 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1187930)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session August 7, 2024): Feline Chronic Enteropathies
Presenter: Amy Nichelason, DVM, DABVP

Week 2 (Real Time Session August 14, 2024): Urinary Tract Infection Guidelines
Presenter: Tara Ghormley, DVM, DACVIM

Week 3 (Real Time Session August 21, 2024): Steroid Use in Felines
Presenter: Tara Ghormley, DVM, DACVIM

Week 4 (Real Time Session August 28, 2024): Diagnosis and Management of Asthma in Cats
Presenter: Carl Darby, MA, VETMB

Week 5 (Real Time Session September 4, 2024): Feline Reproduction
Presenter: Autumn P. Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


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Tuition: Member $230 ($207 early bird special if enrolled by July 17, 2024)
Non-Member $355 ($319 early bird special if enrolled by July 17, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on July 31, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357