CKD Therapy - Beyond Diet and Fluids
with Jennifer Vitucci, DVM, CCRT
Prefer to join us live? Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with experts in real-time on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 8 PM EST to earn live CE credit! Gain valuable insights, ask questions, and walk away with actionable strategies to enhance your veterinary practice. Secure your spot now!
1 Hour RACE-Approved CE Credit
CKD Therapy - Beyond Diet and Fluids
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs and cats requires more than just dietary adjustments and fluid therapy. This course explores practical approaches to managing CKD that go beyond the basics. You’ll review IRIS staging and treatment guidelines, then dive into therapeutic strategies for hypertension, proteinuria, and gastrointestinal complications.
We’ll explore the gut-kidney axis, dysbiosis, and the potential role of probiotics, as well as the critical importance of phosphate control. Learn how to incorporate FGF-23 testing in feline patients, evaluate phosphate binding options, and address hypokalemia management. By the end of this session, you’ll gain tools to better support CKD patients and enhance their quality of life.
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What You'll Take Away From This Lecture:
01
IRIS Staging Review
Get a concise overview of IRIS diagnosis and staging to set the foundation for effective CKD treatment decisions.
02
Managing Hypertension & Proteinuria
Review IRIS recommendations for addressing hypertension and proteinuria in dogs and cats with CKD.
03
Gut-Kidney Axis & Probiotics
Discover how dysbiosis affects CKD progression and learn the role of prebiotics, probiotics, and symbiotics in supporting kidney health.
04
Phosphate Control & FGF-23
Learn the importance of phosphate management, FGF-23 testing in cats, and diet vs. binder options.
05
Hypokalemia Management
Explore treatment strategies to recognize and manage hypokalemia in CKD patients.
Meet Your Teacher
Webinar Host Jennifer Vitucci, DVM, CCRT
Dr. Jennifer Vitucci grew up outside of Cleveland, OH and graduated from John Carroll University with a degree in Biology. She then obtained her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2007. After graduation, Dr. Vitucci moved to the St. Louis, MO area and practiced at a small animal general practice for 2 years, before purchasing County Animal Hospital with her husband in October 2009. After owning their practice for 12 years, Dr. Vitucci and her husband decided to sell their practice and move to Florida for a new job opportunity. She then spent 3 years as a professional services veterinarian at Zomedica and joined the Vetoquinol Technical services team in early 2024. Dr. Vitucci and her husband have one 13-year-old son Anthony, as well as a Bernese mountain dog, a cockatoo named Pickles, and a new kitten.