Cracking the Case of Anaemia – Diagnosis, IMHA, and Transfusion Therapy in Small Animal Practice

Internal Medicine | ECC | 70 mins

Anaemia is a common yet often complex presentation in small animal medicine. This session provides a structured approach to diagnosing and managing anaemia in dogs and cats, combining practical in-clinic tools with up-to-date therapeutic options.

Through discussion of real cases, we’ll explore how to interpret haematology results, make the most of blood smears, and identify key clues that differentiate causes of anaemia. Special focus will be given to the challenges of diagnosing and managing immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA), including treatment protocols and monitoring strategies.

We’ll also cover transfusion medicine — from patient selection to blood product choice, crossmatching, and the latest guidance on xenotransfusions — to help you deliver safe, evidence-based care when every drop counts.

Meet the speakers

Scott Kilpatrick

Director, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Scott graduated from the University of Edinburgh Veterinary School in 2007. He initially worked for the PDSA before taking up a Senior Veterinary Surgeon position with Vets Now in Edinburgh in 2010. In 2012, Scott began his residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, following a year as a Teaching Fellow in Anatomy and Physiology. He completed his residency in 2016 alongside a Master’s degree focused on the pathogenesis of canine liver disease and has since worked exclusively in referral-level clinical practice. Scott is currently based in Canada and undertakes his clinical work at Westcoast Animal Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital on Vancouver Island, where he sees internal medicine referral cases. In addition to his clinical work, Scott has created and delivered a Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Emergency Medicine in association with the University of Chester. In 2023, he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) in recognition of his meritorious contribution to clinical practice.

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