Dimedium Winter Academy 2025: A Deep Dive into Senior Pet Health

Recently, Estonian veterinarians gathered for the 9th annual Dimedium Winter Academy—a beloved tradition where veterinarians tackle the most pressing topics in veterinary medicine. This year, we focused on the health challenges of senior pets.

Over two intensive days, we explored:

•  The most common age-related diseases in animals
•  Best practices for geriatric check-ups—what to look for and how to approach them
•  Mental health issues in elderly pets and how to support them
•  Nutrition dilemmas when multiple health conditions require different feeding strategies
•  Managing senior pet conditions like cancer, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular & respiratory issues

The sessions were case-based and discussion-driven, providing practical insights for our daily work. The event culminated in a thought-provoking panel discussion: “How to Handle This?”, where we discussed how to better support aging pets and their owners.

A huge thank you to our incredible lecturers, dedicated participants, and our inspiring host, Tiina Toomet—together, we created something truly special!