You will learn about the main bacterial infections affecting cats and their different clinical signs depending on the system or apparatus that is affected" 

Worldwide globalization is one of the most influential factors in the continuous appearance of new microorganisms or strains thereof. Thus, depending on the etiologic agent or the antigenic variant that acts, one clinical picture or another may be triggered. Therefore, having a complete list of differential diagnoses and recognizing the clinical signs of each is essential to reach a definitive diagnosis.  

This diploma course provides an in-depth study of the new techniques described by the scientific community for the clinical and laboratory diagnosis of the most relevant and frequent infectious pathologies in domestic felines. We have also compiled the latest therapeutic alternatives published in studies and established their efficacy in each case.  

It is the responsibility of the clinical veterinarian to keep up to date and be able to provide the most appropriate care to each patient, reach a definitive diagnosis whenever possible and determine the treatment that offers the best guarantee of cure or survival for each cat.  

As it is an online program, the specialists are not conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their work or personal life with their academic life. 

Thanks to this intensive program you will approach feline patients with infectious diseases in the most effective and up-to-date way’’ 

This postgraduate certificate in Feline Infectious Diseases contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Feline Medicine and Clinic 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Developments in Feline Medicine and Clinic 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in feline medicine and clinical practice
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Choose where, when and how to study. The unique format of this program gives you the flexibility that your professional and personal demands require"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

An increasing number of feline owners are seeking a veterinarian who specializes in infectious diseases"

It clearly recognizes the manifestations of bacterial infections in cats and applies the most up-to-date and effective treatments"

TECH offers a program with fully up-to-date information and in which you can find the latest practices. A unique postgraduate certificate with which the veterinarian will be able to specialize in a sector with high professional demand and achieve success. 

This program will help you acquire the skills you need to excel in your daily work" 

General Objectives

• Approach feline patients with infectious diseases in the most effective and up to date way 
• Expand the list of differential diagnoses of a feline patient with clinical signs compatible with an infectious pathology
• Determine the appropriate diagnostic protocol for infectious pathologies with higher incidence in felines and discern when it is indicated to perform one analytical technique or another and know how to interpret it
• Establish the new therapeutic alternatives applied to infectious diseases in cats based on the latest scientific evidence  

Specific Objectives

• Develop the diagnostic techniques used in feline infectious pathology
• Understand the concepts of sensitivity, specificity, prevalence and predictive value 
• Diagnose and appropriately treat a kitten with panleukopenia 
• Recognize the major clinical stages of feline leukemia and how to treat it 
• Understand feline immunodeficiency-associated diseases 
• Use the most reliable diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of any symptomatic picture of feline infectious peritonitis
• Clarify the current knowledge about new therapeutics for patients with feline infectious peritonitis
• Analyze the main pathogens responsible for upper respiratory tract disease
• Elaborate an adequate diagnostic protocol for upper respiratory tract disease in acute and chronic cases
• Responsible use of antibiotics in bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract 
• Establish an appropriate diagnostic protocol for kittens with infectious diarrhea, as well as methods of specimen collection 
• Determine how SARS-Cov2 virus affects felines based on current scientific evidence
• Know the pulmonary parasites that can affect the cat, diagnose them and treat them appropriately

Take the step to get up to date on the most relevant aspects in Feline Infectious Diseases"