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CNYACE In-Person CE Event: Paradigm Shifts in Internal Medicine

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EST)

Topics in Paradigm Shifts in Internal Medicine

Presented by: Heather Kvitko-White, DVM, DACVIM

    Redefining Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): The Microbiome's Crucial Role 

    Explore the paradigm shift in understanding IBD, from diagnosis and management to its very name.  Learn about the microbiome's role in health and disease, the causes and consequences of dysbiosis, and how to effectively communicate these concepts to clients. 

    Optimizing Appetite in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease 

    Go beyond traditional approaches to managing appetite in CKD cats. This lecture explores owner interventions, novel feeding strategies, and dietary manipulations to improve food intake and extend healthspan. Learn how to improve patient outcomes and client satisfaction. 

    Feline Diabetes: Revolutionizing Treatment with Oral Medications 

    Discover how oral glucose-lowering drugs are transforming feline diabetes management. This comprehensive review covers type 2 diabetes and provides practical guidance on implementing these new drugs in your practice, addressing both typical and challenging cases. 

    Registration Options

    Credits Price
    2025 CNYACE Members
    3.00 (Live CEU) FREE
    Just this Event - Veterinarians & Technicians
    Individual ticket for a veterinarian or technician who chooses not to join for the year, but wants to attend a single meeting.
    3.00 (Live CEU) $80.00

    Agenda

    November 4
    6:30 PM - 7:20 PM Lecture
    7:20 PM - 7:30 PM Break
    7:30 PM - 8:20 PM Lecture
    8:20 PM - 8:30 PM Break
    8:30 PM - 9:20 PM Lecture
    9:20 PM - 9:30 PM Final Q&A

    For More Information:

    NYSVMS Staff
    NYSVMS Staff
    New York State Veterinary Medical Society (518)869-8766

    Dr. Heather Kvitko-White is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist and Specialty Services Veterinarian with General Mills. A Columbus native and graduate of The Ohio State University, her professional interests were highly influenced by the mentors and diverse training received there and through her internship at Purdue and residency at Texas A&M Universities.

    With 15 years of practice experience spanning 24-hour specialty/ER, academia, and GP, Dr. Kvitko-White seeks to bridge the gaps between industry, the veterinary healthcare team, pets, and their people. She promotes a solutions-based approach to medicine, proudly highlighting the role of diet in the diagnosis and management of chronic diseases in pets. 

    Dr. Kvitko-White is an ice-skater and hockey player, enjoys yoga and listening to audiobooks, and especially loves traveling and trying new things with her husband and two kids. Their family pack is completed by a Dachshund named Stubbs, and a Sphynx cat named Spike.

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