This program has been RACE-approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval
What You’ll Learn in This Webinar
Some of the most common emergencies that present a diagnostic or therapeutic challenge to general practitioners are:
urinary obstruction
hypoadrenocorticism
anaphylaxis
With diagnostic tips, treatment guidelines, and clinical examples, attendees will leave this lecture with practical clinical takeaways to implement right away in practice.
Urinary Obstruction in Cats
Recognize clinical presentation and diagnostic findings of urethral obstruction in cats.
Understand the pathophysiology and clinical implications of hyperkalemia associated with obstruction.
Learn a prioritized stabilization approach for obstructed cats before catheterization.
Identify diagnostic imaging and monitoring strategies to evaluate complications.
Recognize and manage post-obstructive complications.
Anaphylaxis & Anaphylactic Hemoperitoneum
Recognize clinical presentation of canine anaphylaxis, including atypical presentations.
Identify key diagnostic findings using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
Understand treatment priorities and drug selection.
Differentiate mild, moderate, and severe anaphylaxis.
Hypoadrenocorticism
Identify clinical clues and laboratory findings suggestive of hypoadrenocorticism.
Understand screening and confirmatory diagnostic testing.
Learn emergency stabilization protocols for Addisonian crises.
Review long-term management and discharge planning.
About the Speaker
Kristin Welch, DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Kristin Welch is a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist and the founder of DVM STAT Consulting, a 24/7/365 teleconsultation service that helps veterinarians access board-certified expertise anytime, anywhere.
After earning her DVM from Michigan State University in 2005, she completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania and a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Tufts University. Her years leading and co-founding specialty hospitals showed her how financial and logistical barriers can limit access to advanced care—an experience that inspired her to launch DVM STAT in 2019.
Kristin is passionate about supporting veterinarians at every career stage, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners, through clinical coaching and collaborative case support. She lives on the South Carolina coast with her family and loves traveling, staying active, and spending time outdoors.