6 Free Gastroenterology Webinars for Veterinary Professionals by Vet and Tech
In veterinary practice, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and appetite changes can point to dozens of different underlying conditions. Because the GI tract interacts so closely with the immune system, the microbiome, and nutrient absorption, gastroenterology touches nearly every organ system in the body.
A missed or delayed GI diagnosis can mean prolonged patient discomfort and frustrated pet owners. This is why staying updated on gastroenterology has become necessary for veterinary professionals.
Continuing education webinars offer a practical way to stay up-to-date with new diagnostic tools, treatment approaches, and therapies through focused sessions.
Vet and Tech brings research and real-world experience together through free, RACE-approved CE webinars on gastroenterology.
Here are 6 GI-focused on-demand webinars available to watch and earn CE credits at your convenience.
1. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: Why, When, and How
Air Date: Jun 25, 2025
RACE-Approved CE: 1
Instructor: Dr. Frederic P. Gaschen (Dr. Med. Vet., Dr. Habil)
Details: Could FMT have a place in your practice? Learn donor selection, fecal slurry preparation, and practical administration techniques for dogs and cats through this webinar. The session reviews recent evidence, potential uses, and possible side effects, so you can decide when FMT makes sense for a patient.
Watch Now: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: Why, When, and How
2. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
Air Date: May 28, 2025
RACE-Approved CE: 1
Instructor: Dr. Frederic P. Gaschen (Dr. Med. Vet., Dr. Habil)
Details: Acute pancreatitis can present with more than the usual GI signs. This webinar takes a closer look at pancreatitis-associated bile duct obstruction, ileus, and pancreatic carcinoma while reviewing the diagnostic workup and current treatment options, including fuzapladib.
Watch Now: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
3. Navigating Feline Chronic Enteropathy
Air Date: Mar 26, 2025
RACE-Approved CE: 1
Instructor: Dr. Katie Tolbert (DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVN)
Details: Vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, and weight loss can have several causes in cats. Through real cases, this session shows how to separate chronic enteropathy from pancreatic and hepatobiliary disease and covers imaging, biopsy, and treatment options for food-responsive disease, IBD, and low-grade intestinal lymphoma.
Watch Now: Navigating Feline Chronic Enteropathy
4. Efficacious Use of Acid Suppressants in General Practice
Air Date: Feb 21, 2024
RACE-Approved CE: 1
Instructor: Dr. Emily Gould (DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD)
Details: Which acid suppressant fits which patient? This session compares H2 receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors while covering indications, dosing, treatment duration, drug interactions, and the differences between cats and dogs. Recent literature helps put these choices into clinical context.
Watch Now: Efficacious Use of Acid Suppressants in General Practice
5. Cats in the Cradle: Or Is It? Management of Weight Loss and Appetite Changes in the Aging Feline
Air Date: Jan 24, 2024
RACE-Approved CE: 1
Instructor: Dr. Emily Gould (DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD)
Details: A senior cat eating less or losing weight may be showing more than a normal aging change. Dr. Emily Gould explores conditions such as cognitive dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and GI disease, with practical ways to recognize red flags and distinguish issues such as inflammatory bowel disease from small-cell lymphoma.
Watch Now: Management of Weight Loss and Appetite Changes in the Aging Feline
6. Dietary Management of Chronic Enteropathies
Air Date: Sep 13, 2023
RACE-Approved CE: 1
Instructor: Dr. Emily Gould (DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD)
Details: Diet can play a big role in managing chronic enteropathies. This webinar compares commercial and home-cooked diets and looks at how fat, fiber, and protein fit into patient care. It also covers novel, hydrolyzed, and elemental diets plus key micronutrients such as B12, folate, vitamin D, magnesium, and calcium.
Watch Now: Dietary Management of Chronic Enteropathies
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