A Multidisciplinary Approach to Copper-Associated Liver Disease: Internal Medicine and Nutrition Perspectives

This session will provide an integrated overview of copper-associated liver disease in dogs, combining internal medicine and nutritional perspectives to guide comprehensive case management. The internal medicine component will review current understanding of pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies, biopsy interpretation, and medical treatment options. The nutrition component will focus on designing and implementing therapeutic diets, monitoring dietary copper intake, and addressing challenges in long-term nutritional management. Through a multidisciplinary lens, attendees will gain practical, evidence-based tools for optimizing outcomes in patients with copper-associated hepatopathy.