Wednesday January 20, 2027
Part of the broader OVMA (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association) True North Veterinary Conference.
3rd Annual Meeting
An afternoon of evidence and clinical perspectives on canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD).
20
January 2027
Wednesday
TIME
13:00 – 17:00
VENUE
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
MTCC
MEETING ROOM
Room 602B
600 Level
Introduction
About the Meeting
This year’s meeting focuses on the two most common acquired cardiac diseases in dogs: dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). Evidence in DCM, MVD, and diet-associated DCM will be reviewed, including updates from ongoing epidemiologic and clinical studies, and how evidence translates into clinical practice.
Guest Speaker
Professor Sonya Gordon
Cardiology · Texas A&M University
We are particularly pleased to welcome Professor Sonya Gordon as a guest speaker.
PROGRAMME
Meeting Agenda
13:00-13:10
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Welcome
Dr Fonfara
13:10-13:40
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DCM – how to diagnose, when to treat
Dr Raheb
13:40-14:10
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DCM – diet associated
Speaker to be confirmed (TBD)
14:10-14:30
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Coffee break
14:30-15:05
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Spectrum of Care in Canine MMVD: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach
Dr Gordon
15:05-15:45
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Pimobendan in Preclinical MMVD and DCM: New Evidence, Current Recommendations, and Lessons Learned
Dr Gordon
15:45-16:00
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Coffee break
16:00-16:30
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ACE-inhibitors – pros and cons
Dr Colpitts, Dr Kuningas
16:30-17:00
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DCM/MMVD: evidence based vs real world
Panel: Drs. Gordon, Raheb, Colpitts, Kuningas, Pires, Chong, and Fonfara
17:00-17:05
Closing remarks
Dr Fonfara
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