Tashikin

The Feline CKD Mastery Pathway

A guided, step-by-step curriculum designed to empower you with the confidence to master every stage of Chronic Kidney Disease in your feline patients.

Your Journey to Becoming a Feline CKD Expert

Managing feline Chronic Kidney Disease is one of the most common yet challenging aspects of small animal practice. This Mastery Pathway is a structured, self-paced learning journey that organizes our collective knowledge into a clear curriculum. Progress through the modules to build your skills systematically, from amplifying the earliest signals to managing complex, late-stage cases.

1

The Foundation: The Power of Early Detection

To master the art of identifying early-stage CKD using advanced biomarkers and subtle clinical signals, long before azotemia appears.

  1. Case Study 15 min read

    1.1 Uncovering Early Stage CKD in a Geriatric Feline

    Walk through a real-world case where traditional markers were ambiguous and see how amplifying key signals uncovered the truth.
  2. Webinar 50 min watch

    1.2 Interpreting SDMA Beyond the Numbers

    Take a deep dive with a specialist on how to integrate SDMA into your diagnostic thinking to build a complete clinical picture.
2

The Framework: Confident Diagnosis & Staging

To implement a systematic, evidence-based protocol for confirming a CKD diagnosis and accurately staging it according to the latest IRIS guidelines.

  1. Protocol 20 min read

    2.1 The Tashikin Protocol for a Core Renal Panel Workup

    A step-by-step guide to ensure every diagnostic marker, from UPC to blood pressure, is correctly gathered and interpreted for accurate IRIS staging.
  2. Platform Guide 10 min read

    2.2 The NomoFlow™ Platform: Your Diagnostic Hub

    Learn about the technology that powers your diagnostics, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for key renal biomarkers.
3

The Application: Proactive Management & Monitoring

To develop and communicate effective, long-term management plans that slow disease progression and enhance patient quality of life.

  1. Whitepaper 25 min read

    3.1 Renal Physiology Revisited: A Foundation for Management

    An evidence-based review of core renal principles that inform effective, modern therapeutic strategies for CKD patients.
  2. Report 15 min read

    3.2 Industry Data: Feline Kidney Disease Trends Report

    Learn from large-scale data how CKD is diagnosed and managed, helping you benchmark your monitoring protocols against current trends.
4

The Cutting Edge: Advanced Topics & Co-Morbidities

To confidently manage complex cases where CKD intersects with other common feline diseases.

  1. Knowledge Hub Ongoing

    4.1 Explore the Pancreas-Kidney Axis Hub

    A specialist discussion on the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of managing these two frequently co-existing diseases.
  2. Product 5 min read

    4.2 Using fPL to Rule Out Pancreatitis

    Understand the clinical utility of the Feline Pancreatic Lipase (fPL) test in the context of a CKD workup.