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Small Animal Internal Medicine

In Person Only

Approach to the Patient with Oral Mucosal Disease

Friday, June 12, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Presentation Description / Summary: This lecture provides a practical, case-based framework for evaluating dogs and cats presenting with chronic orofacial inflammation, ulceration, and mucosal lesions. The session emphasizes a structured approach to diagnosing and managing non-dental oral conditions, such as feline chronic gingivostomatitis, eosinophilic ulcerative disease, auto-immune and immune-mediated mucosal disorders. Participants will learn to recognize subtle and overt oral signs, interpret relevant diagnostic findings—including histopathology and imaging—and formulate evidence-based treatment plans. Emphasis will be placed on long-term management, client communication, and monitoring treatment response to improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to develop a systematic diagnostic approach to oral mucosal diseases in small animals, integrating clinical behavior, lesion characterization, imaging, and histopathologic findings.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to Identify key features and diagnostic differentials for common oral medicine presentations in cats and dogs.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to formulate individualized treatment plans that address underlying pathology and incorporate evidence-based medical and surgical interventions.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to anticipate and manage challenges in long-term care, including recurrence and client communication.