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Mastering IMHA in Dogs - Part I: Approaches to Diagnosis and Standard Management

CE Event Information

  • Description:
    Join us in this webinar - the first of a two part series - in which we will learn about immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) in dogs. This is a disease that greatly impacts their wellbeing and is an important cause of mortality in affected dogs.

    This program will serve to empower our audience to make informed decisions regarding the care and management of dogs diagnosed with IMHA. In this first segment the discussion includes:

    - How to recognize possible IMHA and properly diagnose the disease
    - How to differentiate important types of IMHA and how this can affect making the diagnosis and treatment recommendations for affected patients
    - Standard therapy for treating IMHA with glucocorticoids
    - Transfusion medicine for managing anemic patients

    Running time: 1 hr 28 mins (including 15 mins of Q and A)

    Fee: FREE for VetVine Premium Membership subscribers
  • Sponsor: VetVine
  • Presenter(s): John Loftus, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM and Nutrition), Jethro Forbes, DVM, DACVECC
  • Fee (Basic Membership): $40