Reticulocytes Count: Why They Are More Important Than Just Classifying Anemia

 Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

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Description: The absolute reticulocyte count measures bone marrow response to demand for red blood cells. The quality of the reticulocyte provides insight into relatively common diseases with or without anemia. Case material will be used as a foundation for discussion on why reticulocytes count.

Kari Mundschenk, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice)

Dr. Mundschenk graduated from Washington State University. Her career experience includes 16 years in mixed- and small-animal practice, leading to 10 years of feline-exclusive practice. She is a past director of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and is coauthor of the 2014 AAFP Feline Inappropriate Elimination Guidelines. In 2017, she was certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in feline practice. Though she enjoys learning and teaching about all species, her special interest is feline internal medicine, particularly hyperthyroidism, renal disease, oncology, and the role stress plays in the expression of behavior and disease.