137. Updates on Management of Feline CKD
Whats new in feline CKD? New research is constantly becoming available! In this session, attendees will review common complications of CKD; learn updates on medical management, including BP and proteinuria; discuss use of gabapentin in feline CKD; and hear updates on how to approach feline glomerular disease.
Sponsored By:
Jessica Quimby
DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM
Associate Professor | The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Quimby is an associate professor at The Ohio State University and is board certified in small animal internal medicine. Previous to her current position, she completed a Ph.D. studying feline chronic kidney disease and was faculty at Colorado State University. Dr. Quimby is a recipient of the International Renal Interest Society Award and the AVMF/Winn Feline Foundation Research Award for her contributions to nephrology and feline medicine. Her current research areas include renal pathophysiology, novel treatment strategies, and feline clinical pharmacology focusing on improving supportive care and quality of life in cats with CKD.