The Colour of Cases: Practical Solutions for Everyday Medical Challenges
8 hoursPrimary CareInternal Medicine8 CPD hours
Welcome to this engaging and practical online veterinary clinical CPD course designed for veterinary professionals. Originally delivered as a dynamic one-day live event, this course is now available in an on-demand format — bringing you the same insightful content, practical case discussions, and expert-led learning in a flexible, accessible package.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore a wide variety of commonly encountered but often complex medical presentations — covering “all the colours of the rainbow.” Each module is case-based and focuses on practical strategies you can immediately apply in practice, all backed by current literature and evidence-based treatment options.
This course offers 8 hours of CPD and is perfect for those looking to make the most of their CPD time and budget from the comfort of home — while still benefiting from expert insights and a supportive, professional community.
Access to this on-demand course is for 12 months from the date of registration.
Course Content
Lesson 1. ‘The yellow patient’ An approach to liver disease in dogs & cats (Scott Kilpatrick)
1 Quiz
- Consider the reasons for hyperbilirubinemia
- Discuss how bloodwork can help us diagnose liver disease
- Consider what treatment options are available for acute and chronic liver disease
Lesson 2. ‘The green patient’ Approach to gastrointestinal disease in dogs & cats (Scott Kilpatrick)
1 Quiz
- Review the most appropriate treatment for acute vomiting or diarrhoea cases
- Consider the diagnostic challenges of chronic gastrointestinal disorders
- Discuss the most up to date gastrointestinal treatment options
Lesson 3. ‘The blue patient’ Approach to the dyspnoeic dog (Liz Bode)
1 Quiz
- List the possible causes of dyspnoea in dogs
- Describe the various diagnostic tests associated with dyspnoea
- Describe the most appropriate management for the dyspnoeic dog
Lesson 4. Rainbow Review Panel Discussion (Liz Bode & Scott Kilpatrick)
- Consolidate knowledge from previous sessions by revisiting key clinical themes and applying them to real-world small animal practice.
- Identify practical strategies and time-saving tips shared by experienced clinicians for managing common diagnostic and treatment challenges.
- Enhance clinical confidence through expert insights on navigating subtle presentations, client constraints, and non-textbook cases.
Lesson 5. ‘The white patient’ Approach to anaemia in dogs & cats (Scott Kilpatrick)
1 Quiz
- Discussed the diagnostic approach to the anaemic patient
- Learn about the most up-to-date treatment options for patients with IMHA
- What are the options for transfusion in practice … Xenotransfusion?
Lesson 6. ‘The purple patient’ Approach to thromboembolism in cats (Liz Bode)
1 Quiz
- Describe the emergency and long-term management of ATE cases
- List the therapeutic strategies that can be applied to these difficult cases
- Explain recent updates in terms of treatment guidelines
Lesson 7. ‘The red patient’ Approach to coagulopathy disorders in dogs & cats (Scott Kilpatrick)
1 Quiz
- Discuss the logical approach to the bleeding patient
- Understand what coagulopathies commonly affect our small animal patients
- Learn about the treatment options… from transfusion to tranexamic acid
Lesson 8. Rainbow Review Panel Discussion (Liz Bode & Scott Kilpatrick)
- Consolidate knowledge from previous sessions by revisiting key clinical themes and applying them to real-world small animal practice.
- Identify practical strategies and time-saving tips shared by experienced clinicians for managing common diagnostic and treatment challenges.
- Enhance clinical confidence through expert insights on navigating subtle presentations, client constraints, and non-textbook cases.
Meet the speakers
Liz Bode
Director, Cardiology Specialist
Liz graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2006. After spending some time carrying out voluntary work with SPANA, Liz took up a job in mixed practice in East Yorkshire. Shortly after this, Liz completed an internship at the University of Cambridge and solidified her love for all things cardio. She subsequently embarked on a PhD at the University of Manchester looking at cellular calcium handling in heart failure and ageing and was awarded her doctorate in 2013. After another spell in small animal practice Liz completed her residency in cardiology at the University of Edinburgh in 2017. Following her residency she worked at the University of Liverpool as a senior lecturer in small animal cardiology. More recently, she was awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and has taken on the role of Module Co-ordinator for the CertAVP cardiology modules at the University of Liverpool. She currently works at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists in the UK. In 2022 she was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) for her meritorious contribution to clinical practice.
Scott Kilpatrick
Director, Internal Medicine Specialist
Scott graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2007. Initially, he worked for the PDSA, before taking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon position with Vets Now in Edinburgh in 2010. Scott started his residency in internal medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 2012 after completing a year as a Teaching Fellow in Anatomy and Physiology. He completed his residency in 2016 after finishing his Masters in the pathogenesis of canine liver disease and has since been working in referral practice. Interventional radiology is something that really interests Scott, and he spent some time in 2018, working in this area at UC Davis in California. Scott has created and delivered a Post-graduate Certificate in Small Animal Emergency Medicine in association with the University of Chester. In 2023 he was awarded Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) for his meritorious contribution to clinical practice.
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