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"Beyond Metronidazole: Smarter Solutions for Acute Diarrhea" presented by Aida I. Vientós-Plotts, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM
~Two Sessions Available~ 1st Session: 6 p.m. PDT/9 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 29 / 2nd Session: 3 p.m. PDT/6 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 15
Earn 1 hour of FREE continuing education credit! Register for this webinar with Aida I. Vientós-Plotts, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM, and learn about options for treating acute diarrhea in dogs and cats.
Aida I. Vientós-Plotts, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM, is an assistant professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Missouri. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The BREATHE Clinic.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This lecture explores alternative strategies for managing acute diarrhea in small animal patients without relying on antibiotics such as metronidazole. With growing concerns about antimicrobila resistance and the self-limiting nature of acute diarrhea, this session will focus on supportive care, dietary managements, microbiome-friendly therapies, and client communication. Attendees will gain practical tools to confidently manage cases while aligning with current antimicrobial stewardship principles.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Learn more about the impact of antibiotics on the gastrointestinal microbiota
• Discuss the role of dietary interventions, including highly digestible and fiber-enriched diets.
• Evaluate the evidence for and against the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation.
• Develop strategies for client communication regarding pets with acute diarrhea
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Originally from Puerto Rico, a graduate of Tuskegee University (DVM), Dr. Aida Vientós-Plotts completed a rotating internship at Auburn University followed by a small animal internal medicine residency, post-doctoral fellowship and PhD at the University of Missouri. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri. In 2022, she co-founded The BREATHE Clinic, a subspecialty clinic that operates under the umbrella of the Internal Medicine Service. BREATHE is an acronym for Bringing Respiration & Aerodigestion Toward Health. The BREATHE Clinic aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of dogs and cats with respiratory and swallowing disorders to allow individualized management and conducting clinical research. Dr. Vientós-Plotts is one of the co-founders and currently serves on the board of directors of a non-profit organization - Veterinarians for Puerto Rico.
