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The KLIVET 2025 Spring Congress brought together a wide array of professionals from across the veterinary and animal health sectors, marking a meaningful and influential gathering for the field in Turkiye.
Committed to Excellence: Boehringer Ingelheim’s Continued Support for Veterinary Medicine in Turkiye
Przemek Zielinski, General Manager of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Turkiye, attended the congress and shared his insights on the company’s role in supporting the veterinary community. “Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to be a strong partner for veterinarians,” he stated. “Since the beginning of my tenure in Turkiye, I have made it a point to attend many of the events organized within the veterinary sector. Klivet’s events stand out with their level of professionalism and their commitment to excellence — qualities that contribute significantly to the advancement of the veterinary profession in Turkiye.”
At the KLIVET Spring Congress, TheAnimalEconomics had the opportunity to speak with Ayca Erkol, Country Manager of Nestlé Purina Pet Care Turkiye.
“I went through a lot of trial and error,” she explained. Early on, she explored other fields — including internships at human hospitals, with dietitians and pediatricians — before realizing that veterinary medicine was the one profession that genuinely inspired her. “It was the only one that made me excited to wake up early and stay late,” she said.
The recent KLIVET Spring Congress offered more than just scientific discussion — it provided a rare, global lens into the future of veterinary medicine. For Ayla Ceren Tokgoz, a veterinary student and active member of the International Association of Veterinary Students – Turkiye (IAT), the congress held a particularly meaningful place.
“KLIVET is truly unique to me. It offers a rare opportunity to observe how veterinary medicine is approached in different countries, giving me a global perspective on the profession,” Tokgoz shared. This international dimension has become increasingly important as veterinary education and practice rapidly evolve worldwide.
Aslı Celikkol, the Country Manager of Royal Canin Turkiye, shares her perspective on why Royal Canin is a trusted name among veterinarians, the company’s role in advancing pet nutrition, and the importance of participating in key scientific events such as the KLIVET Congress. In this exclusive conversation with The Animal Economics, she highlights Royal Canin’s science-driven mission and its commitment to both veterinary professionals and pet owners.
Among the highlights of KLIVET was a presentation by Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, a renowned veterinary dermatologist from the United States. In her session, Dr. Bourgeois encouraged veterinary professionals to “think like a dermatologist” when approaching skin-related cases. She focused on the increasing prevalence of food-related allergies and allergic dermatitis, offering practical advice on diagnosis, case management, and client communication. Her insights were particularly relevant within the broader context of the congress theme, as she touched on how obesity can complicate dermatological conditions in companion animals.
At the 2025 KLIVET Spring Congress in Istanbul, veterinary surgeon Dr. Mike Farrell, DipECVS, MRCVS, delivered a series of expert insights focused on one of the most pressing health issues in companion animals today: obesity and its orthopedic consequences. Speaking to a room of clinical veterinarians from across Turkiye and abroad, Farrell explored the growing clinical burden of obesity in cats and dogs, with a particular focus on its role in joint disease and mobility impairment.
At the KLIVET Spring Congress 2025 in Istanbul, renowned veterinary specialist Prof. Dr. Alexander James German from the University of Liverpool joined the scientific program as an invited speaker. Following his presentation, The Animal Economics had the opportunity to sit down with Prof. German to discuss a topic that’s becoming increasingly important in clinical nutrition: why senior cats require special dietary care.
One of the most respected voices in veterinary internal medicine, Prof. Dr. Michael Lappin, was among the headline speakers at the Klivet Spring Congress 2025 in İstanbul. Invited as a distinguished guest, Dr. Lappin shared decades of clinical insight with Turkiye’s veterinary community, offering in-depth sessions on gastrointestinal diseases, with a focus on chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and lymphoma.
At the KLIVET Spring Congress 2025 in Istanbul, Candioli — a long-established name in European animal health — celebrated a milestone: 10 years of presence in the Turkish pet health market. As part of the congress, The Animal Economics sat down with Dr. Amanda Testa, Candioli’s Import Manager and a veterinarian by training, to discuss the company’s vision, values, and future in Turkiye.
One of the most thought-provoking speakers at KLIVET Spring Congress 2025 in Istanbul was Dr. Goran Cvetkovic, who addressed a topic that’s gaining urgent relevance across the veterinary world: the business side of clinical practice. As economic conditions continue to challenge veterinary professionals globally, Dr. Cvetkovic offered key insights into maintaining clinic profitability and avoiding common financial and managerial pitfalls.
Renowned for his expertise in emergency and critical care for companion animals, Dr. Luis Tello returned to Klivet Spring Congress 2025 in İstanbul, once again earning the admiration of Turkiye’s veterinary professionals. Known for his practical, case-based approach, Dr. Tello focused his presentations on urgent care protocols in cats and dogs, with a special emphasis on obese patients and multiple trauma cases.
Against the backdrop of enchanting Istanbul, one of Turkiye’s most influential veterinary congresses tackled the growing challenge of pet obesity and its clinical impact. This spring, the KLIVET Spring Congress returned to the veterinary spotlight, attracting over 1,300 veterinary professionals from across Turkiye and beyond for a deep and dynamic two-day event. Hosted in the heart of Istanbul, the congress served as a vital forum to address one of today’s most pressing issues in companion animal health: obesity in cats and dogs and its wide-ranging clinical consequences.
Boehringer Ingelheim continues to lead in animal health innovation with the launch of Pexion, a groundbreaking treatment for canine idiopathic epilepsy, introduced at a scientific event in Istanbul on February 13th. Bringing together veterinary neurologists and clinicians, the event showcased Pexion, a novel therapy designed to manage epilepsy in dogs. Featuring expert insights from Prof. Dr. Holger Volk of the Royal Veterinary College and Dr. Philip Watson, Clinical Research Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim, the launch offered a deep dive into the latest developments in veterinary epilepsy care.
The active ingredient in Pexion, imepitoin, not only helps reduce seizure frequency but also improves quality of life through its anxiolytic properties. This dual benefit sets it apart from conventional antiepileptic treatments.
Opening the event, Orkun Bürün, Head of Boehringer Ingelheim Turkiye’s Pet Business Unit, emphasized the significance of this innovation: “With this launch, we are entering a new era in veterinary neurology. We’ve chosen to align this initiative with International Epilepsy Day in February to raise awareness about epilepsy in animals as well.”
Virbac Turkiye focused on the subject of parasitology in cats and dogs at its 360° parasite control meeting held in Istanbul. The meeting, attended by 280 Turkish veterinarians, had a congress-like atmosphere. Virbac Turkiye Manager Alican İngeç, who made the opening speech of the program, talked about the synergy arising from the combination of trust and quality. ’As you all know, we have been serving you, our valuable veterinarians, as Mopsan veterinary products in the sector for over 30 years.
The clinical manifestations of erythrocytosis are due to hyperviscosity caused by increased RBC mass, and symptoms may vary depending on the degree and duration of the increase in hematocrit. Erythrocytosis, or polycythemia, refers to an increase in the number of erythrocytes in the peripheral blood and is characterized by an increase in hematocrit, hemoglobin, and RBC concentration. Erythrocytosis can be relative or absolute.
Cutaneous adverse food reactions are a lifelong disorder, but when diagnosed correctly they can be easily managed through diet. The concept of elimination is relatively simple, but can be very challenging due to the cost of prescription foods and the length of time it takes to trial the diet. Food allergies, known as cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR), are immunologic reactions to food allergens. CAFR is thought to affect approximately 20 percent of dogs and 13 percent of cats with allergic skin disease. Proteins such as beef, chicken, dairy, soy, fish, and eggs are common allergens thought to trigger food allergies in dogs and cats.
Common symptoms
The most common symptoms associated with cutaneous adverse food reactions include: nonseasonal pruritus, usually on the face and neck, perianal pruritus, anal sacculitis, otitis externa, and recurrent secondary infections. In some cases, concurrent noncutaneous symptoms of a food allergy may include: gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, conjunctivitis, respiratory signs, urticaria, seizures, and behavioral problems.
Veterinarian Pinar Yalim Kulekci from Clubvet Animal Hospital shares her knowledge on kidney diseases and nutrition with us. Kulekci draws attention to the critical role of nutrition in the treatment process of kidney diseases and emphasizes how treatment success can be achieved with proper nutrition. Yalim Kulekci also discusses in detail the success of nutritional solutions for cats with loss of appetite due to kidney diseases and how choosing the right food contributes to treatment. In this interview, we will discover how nutrition makes a difference in the management of kidney diseases from the perspective of a veterinarian.
Bovine colostrum may help stimulate the immune response in dogs and cats while maintaining a healthier gut microbiota throughout life. Colostrum is the milk produced by cows in the first few days after birth. It is a combination of mammary gland secretions and proteins transferred from the bloodstream. Scientific research has shown that the active ingredients in bovine colostrum can resist digestion in the stomach and reach the intestines unchanged. According to research, colostrum contains oligosaccharides, which have a prebiotic effect, lactoferrin, which supports the intestinal microbiota and immune system, and growth factors that control inflammation and help repair.
The shortening of the time spent searching for food causes the survival skills and problem-solving abilities of dogs and cats to weaken. Normally, dogs and cats living in nature spend at least 6-8 hours of the day searching for food. With domestication, dogs and cats living with humans now search for food for a very short time of the day and spend the rest of the day sleeping, resting or doing other activities.
Under normal conditions, after the food taken into the mouth is swallowed, it is advanced caudally by the movement of the muscles in the esophagus and enters the stomach by the relaxation of the sphincter at the end of the esophagus (at the entrance to the stomach). Megaesophagus is a complicated condition related to the dilatation and hypomotility of the esophagus. This dilatation can often be diffuse, and rarely focal. The most common symptom is regurgitation. If left untreated, the mortality rate recorded within 3 months is unfortunately around 74%.
The pet industry has become a rapidly growing and diversifying area in Turkiye in recent years. Increasing urbanization, changes in lifestyles and increasing awareness of pet ownership are among the fundamental dynamics shaping the future of this industry.
The cutting-edge Purina® PRO PLAN® Symposium will bring together leading experts from across Europe to explore the latest integrative approaches to gastrointestinal health in companion animals. Held in collaboration with the EuroGut Society, the hybrid event will take place on 2nd April from 09.00 to 17.30 (CEST), 08:00 – 16:30 (BST) and is available to join free online.
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