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WEBINAR DETAILS
Help aging cats regain muscle mass
Are you missing the subtle signs of muscle loss and pain in your senior feline patients? In this free, one credit-hour session, FVMA past-president, Dr. Ashlie Saffire delves into the science of maintaining muscle mass in aging cats. Learn how to differentiate between disease-associated cachexia, age-related sarcopenia, and frailty; and get realistic and easy-to-implement tips for slowing and preventing muscle wasting.
- Incorporate Muscle Condition Scoring into every exam
- Implement environmental updates, nutritional changes, and simple mobility exercises to support and maintain muscle
- See how a supplement long used in human medicine is now proving successful in cats, to inhibit muscle atrophy
Join us September 13th, to learn new ways to keep your feline patients stronger for longer!
THE DETAILS
Date: September 13, 2026
Time: 1pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rates: FREE!
CE: 1 hour RACE-Approved CE
Location: Anywhere!
Find a cozy spot with reliable internet and join us online for this live and interactive learning event!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Use easy scoring systems at every exam to track muscle condition over time
- Understand how to differentiate between sarcopenia and cachexia, and discover how each impacts your patient’s health differently
- Get realistic advice for environmental modifications, nutritional support, and structured exercise routines to help patients regain and maintain muscle mass
- Explore the evidence behind an innovative supplement to inhibit muscle atrophy in cats
AT EVERY INTROVET WORKSHOP, YOU CAN COUNT ON:
- Friendly, conversational format - we never skip a question
- Immediate tech support throughout the workshop
- Digital course notes provided in advance
- Session Recordings: catch up or re-watch your favorite parts for 30 days following the workshop
- Raffles!
MEET OUR SPEAKER
We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Ashlie Saffire!
Ashlie Saffire
DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Dr. Saffire is a graduate of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and is board certified in feline practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. She is a published author, serves as president of the Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA), and is a tutor for the University of Sydney's Feline Distance Education Program. She is both Cat Friendly and Fear Free Certified and owner of the Faithful Friends Veterinary Clinic and Cat Specialty Center, an AAHA accredited and Gold Level Cat Friendly Practice in Dublin, Ohio. As an invited speaker, Dr. Saffire hopes to share her clinical experience and expertise in feline medicine with the veterinary profession.
Upon attending each of the LIVE sessions, you’ll earn 1 hour of RACE-approved CE.
BENEFITS
Earn 1 hour RACE-approved CE*
A friendly, small group format, where conversation is easy and every question will be answered!
Complete digital course notes and CE certificate delivered by email
The flexibility to learn from anywhere! We’ll meet online on Zoom.
Plus, after course completion, you will have access to recorded sessions for 30 days following the workshop**
*This program is pending approval by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 1 CE Credit, with a maximum of 1 CE Credit being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: medical program, using the delivery method of interactive-distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE Course Number: 20-1388719
IntroVet® is also an NYSED Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
**Please note that this program will be RACE Approved for LIVE viewing only. Attendees must log on during a live session to receive a CE Certificate, but can utilize recordings to catch up and re-watch sessions.
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