From Blockage to Bypass: Managing Feline Ureteral Obstruction in Practice

Live Webinar: Tuesday, December 3, Noon - 1 pm

Feline ureteral obstruction is an increasingly recognized condition that presents both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in general practice. This session will provide a practical overview of how to identify, stabilize, and manage cases with ureteral obstruction. Discussion will include diagnostic approaches, medical management strategies, and when to consider referral for advanced intervention such as subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) placement. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of patient stabilization, postoperative care, and long-term management to optimize outcomes for these often critical cases.

Speaker

Libbey Schmitt, DVM, DACVS-SA
Dr. Libbey Schmitt is a board-certified small animal surgeon at Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University, followed by a small animal rotating internship with BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Michigan. She then completed a surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center before returning to Iowa State for her surgical residency.

Through her extensive training, Dr. Schmitt developed a deep appreciation for how surgery allows veterinarians to directly improve the health and quality of life of their patients. She values the combination of technical skill, anatomical knowledge, and critical thinking that surgery requires, and is particularly passionate about patient care and client education as key components of successful outcomes. Outside of work, Dr. Schmitt enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, children, and their Labradors.

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