Cushing’s syndrome in the dog –management strategies in 2019 and beyond (2019)
Overview
This seminar will focus on practical strategies for managing canine Cushing’s syndrome from a general practice perspective.
Key topics will include:
- How to reliably diagnose the disease
- Which diagnostic tests offer poor clinical value
- Whether it’s truly necessary to differentiate underlying aetiologies
- The core principles of successful long-term management
The session will also highlight the significant impact of Cushing’s syndrome on both the animal’s and the owner’s quality of life, ensuring a holistic, patient-centred approach to care.
Presenters
Professor David Church BVSc PhD MACVSc FHEA MRCVS
Professor David Church is a Professor of Small Animal Studies at the Royal Veterinary College and has over 30 years of experience in small animal specialist practice.
An internationally recognised expert in companion animal endocrinology and small animal medicine, David has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed publications. He is a strong advocate for integrating logical clinical reasoning with pattern recognition to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
As a co-founder of VetCompass, he is also deeply committed to using real-world data to better define common disorders seen in general practice and improve their long-term management.
