Dechra Veterinary Products is to host a series of free webinars about how to manage cases successfully during the coronavirus outbreak.

The weekly sessions will offer practical guidance for veterinary surgeons and nurses about how they can manage chronic cases in line with guidelines issued by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and the government.

Dechra’s Veterinary Technical Advisor Emily Casey BVM&S MRCVS will present the first webinar tackling Addison’s disease on Thursday April 2 from 1pm to 2pm and again from 7pm to 8pm. It will be available to watch again or download via the Dechra Academy.

It will include advice on how to stabilise patients and administer Zycortal while respecting government guidelines, including prioritisation of blood testing, use of telemedicine and provision of additional owner support. Each webinar represents one hour of CPD.

Dechra’s Technical Services Manager Jamie Walker said: “Since the outbreak of coronavirus began, we have received a large number of calls from practices wanting advice and guidance on how they should be managing chronic cases at this time.

"Our case management webinars will offer practical advice on a number of common small animal issues and aim to provide reassurance and support to veterinary professionals at this challenging time."

Further webinars will be held each Wednesday in April.

• April 8 at 1pm and 7pm COVID-19 Case Management: Cushing’s disease and Vetoryl, with Dechra Veterinary Technical Advisor Emily Casey BVM&S MRCVS.
• April 15 at 1pm and 7pm COVID-19 Case Management: Canine and feline thyroid disease, with Dechra Veterinary Technical Advisor Geoff Duncan BVSc MRCVS.
• April 22 at 1pm and 7pm COVID-19 Case Management: Canine epilepsy, Phenoleptil and Libromide, with Dechra Technical Services Manager Jamie Walker MA VetMB MRCVS.
• April 29 at 1pm and 7pm COVID-19 Case Management: Otitis externa, with Dechra Veterinary Technical Advisor Anya Thurgood BVM&S MRCVS.

To register for the free webinars visit www.dechra.co.uk/events.

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