On-Demand AVAG Webinar | Food Therapy in the management of early stage kidney disease in cats | Dr Barbara Royal
3 September, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 3 September, 2027 @ 8:30 pm AEST
Free - $50.00
A practical approach to evaluate the efficacy, palatability, benefits and side effects of using certain ingredients, macronutrient and micronutrient balance in therapeutic foods formulated to support cats with early-stage renal disease. Includes brief discussion of available food-based supplements.
Who should attend
Veterinarians
Learning outcomes
Identify early CKD indicators — Recognise the early renal changes and biomarkers that signal when nutritional intervention should begin.
Apply core dietary strategies — Understand the essential nutrition principles that support kidney function and slow disease progression.
Develop practical feeding plans — Create simple, effective feeding approaches that improve compliance and outcomes for cats with early CKD.
Further details
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If you previously registered for the live webinar held on the 3rd September 2026, please follow the steps below to access the on demand recording on My Learning:
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Our speakers
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- Name
- Dr Barbara Royal
- Biography
Dr. Barbara Royal, is a Chicago-based integrative veterinarian, IVAS certified acupuncturist, author, and educator with extensive experience in veterinary care, including a zoo, marine, and wildlife animals, nutrition, acupuncture, emergency medicine, pathology, conventional practices, herbal remedies, physical rehabilitation techniques, and alternative treatments.
Her uniquely practical and open-minded veterinary approach to pet health has been informed by her unique experiences over the years. These include treating a room-sized grouper named Bubba at the Chicago Shedd Aquarium, rehabbing a wide array of wildlife patients, and, at the Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, she became the first veterinarian to perform acupuncture on a zebra.
With her multi-faceted knowledge and her individually-tailored practice, Dr. Royal provides comprehensive care for her many patients.The author of three books, including The Royal Treatment; A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, she has been featured in the film documentary “Pet Fooled,” and other films, books, television, print, and online media publications and is Oprah Winfrey’s “go-to” veterinarian.
