Friday 15 May 2009
Upper Lecture Theatre
Easter Bush Veterinary Centre (opposite the Hospital for Small Animals)
University of Edinburgh
‘Smitten with Kittens’
This year’s FAB Study Day will provide practical information for anyone involved in the care of kittens. Members of the Dick vet Feline and Surgery Teams will join forces to present lectures on a number of important kitten topics such as Fading Kitten Syndrome, FIP, Early Neutering and many more. In addition there will be a presentation with top tips on safe introductions of kittens to existing cats and the emotional needs of the new kitten.
Programme
9.30-10.30
FIP - how can I reduce the risk for my kittens
Kerry Simpson, FAB Lecturer in Feline Medicine and Head of the Feline Clinic, R(D)SVS
10.30-11.30
Vaccination- What's new?
Anita Schwartz, FAB Senior Clinical Training Scholar in feline internal medicine, R(D) SVS
11.30-11.45
Coffee Break
11.45-12.45
Kitten catastrophies and how to avoid them
Vicky Halls, Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Consellors
12.45-14.00
Lunch
14.00-14.45
Fading kitten syndrome
Prof Danielle Gunn-Moore, Professor in Feline Medicine, R(D)SVS
14.45-15.30
Early neutering - fact or fiction?
Ana Marques, Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery, R(D)SVS
15.30-16.00
Tea Break
16.00-16.45
T. Foetus and other bugs in the bowel
Prof Danielle Gunn-Moore, Professor in Feline Medicine, R(D)SVS
Level:
The meeting is open to all members of FAB and interested members of the public, including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, cat breeders, cattery proprietors, those involved in cat rescue and cat owners.
Cost of attending: £40.00 (inclusive of lunch, tea & coffee)
FAB members can redeem one educational voucher against this course
*If you are using an educational vouchers, please return this with your booking form and deduct the amount from the total (faxed vouchers are also accepted)
The venue
R(D)SVS Hospital for Small Animals
Lower Lecture Theatre
Easter Bush Veterinary Centre
University of Edinburgh