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Small Animal Virtual Summer CE Program 2 hours CE 
The Blocked Tom: 
Practical Management of Feline Urethral Obstruction with Dr. Mark Besancol

Livestream Thursday August 13, 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
On-Demand Available Following the Livestream

About Dr. Besancol:

Dr. Besancol began his college education studying bioengineering at Texas A&M University–Kingsville, focusing on orthotics and implant design before pursuing veterinary medicine. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Texas A&M University in 2005 and returned to his hometown of Beeville to begin his career in mixed animal practice. Driven by a lifelong passion for innovation and engineering, Dr. Mark founded Besançon Innovations in 2018 to develop practical solutions that improve veterinary medicine. In 2022, he launched DrMark.Vet, bringing together advanced clinical practice, product development, consulting, and continuing education under a single brand dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Mark serves as a consultant, Key Opinion Leader (KOL), and national speaker for multiple veterinary industry partners. He presents continuing education programs at national conferences, state veterinary associations, webinars, and industry meetings. In 2025, he earned RACE approval for his presentation on the Blocked Tom

Program Overview:

Feline urethral obstruction (FUO) is one of the most common urologic emergencies encountered in small animal practice. Most obstructions result from a combination of urethral inflammation, urethral plugs, crystalluria, and the naturally narrow distal penile urethra. Appropriate catheter selection may influence patient comfort, bladder irritation, and successful urinary drainage. Traditional tomcat catheters typically extend throughout the bladder; however, shorter catheter designs that terminate within the proximal urethra may reduce bladder irritation while maintaining adequate urinary diversion in selected patients. This talk will address outcomes associated with catheter length in a prospective pilot clinical study performed at a single veterinary hospital. Although additional studies with larger case numbers are warranted, these preliminary findings suggest that catheter design may influence urinary crystal clearance and could contribute to improved clinical management of feline urethral obstruction. The program will also address successful treatment which extends beyond catheter placement. 

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