Protein-losing Enteropathy in Dogs
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a serious condition in which affected dogs lose abnormal amounts of protein from their gastrointestinal (GI) tract. PLE can be caused by a number of different gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, and approximately 20% of dogs with chronic GI disease go on to develop PLE. The condition is an important cause of morbidity and mortality - only ~50% of dogs with PLE survive.
Join us in our upcoming program in which we will hear from Dr. Sara Jablonski - a veterinary internal medicine specialist and PLE researcher at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jablonski will be sharing her expertise and insights into what we know regarding the causes, signs and symptoms, important clinical parameters, and treatments to help dogs with PLE live their best lives.
Presenter:
Sara Jablonski, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Program Details:
Session 1: Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs - Making the diagnosis and how that impacts therapeutic decisions
Available for viewing On Demand
We kick off this program by creating an understanding of the syndrome and the differentiating characteristics of PLE from other types of chronic enteropathies in dogs. Her discussion will include:
- Tests necessary to diagnose the syndrome in dogs
- How to best select and implement a diagnostic plan centered around specific patient and client factors
- Important considerations regarding diagnostic plans and how those may influence decisions around therapies and patient management
- An overview of therapeutic management options for individual dogs diagnosed with PLE
Session 2: Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs - Therapeutic managment and the crucial role of nutrition
Available for viewing On Demand
In this second session Dr. Jablonski continues the discussion on patient management and therapeutic strategies including:
- The crucial importance of nutritional choices for managing PLE
- Various factors that go into selecting a specific diet for an individual dog with PLE
- How to feel confident in selecting specific diets and implementing nutritional plans for dogs with PLE
Registration includes:
- Admission (On Demand access to video recordings*)
- Digital packet with helpful information and resources
REGISTRATION FEE (FREE for VetVine Premium Membership subscribers):
VETERINARIAN & VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (2 sessions)
- $50 - Non-CE credit eligible or
- $75 - CE credit option - earn up to 2.5 hrs of RACE-approved CE credit**
NON-VETERINARIANS (2 sessions - non-CE credit eligible) = $30
* On Demand access will be permitted for 45 days;
- VetVine Premium Membership subscribers will have ongoing access with an active subscription
**This Program is approved for 2.5 hours of CE credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians by AAVSB RACE, NY State, and the NJVMA.
