Description:
This talk is focused on kidney health in canine and feline patients: The important function kidneys play and how to assess overall kidney health including recognizing the differences acute kidney injury versus chronic kidney disease. SDMA has become widely accepted as an early functional biomarker for chronic kidney disease in pets. However, new data show that a single mild increase in SDMA can be a medical turning point. the talk discusses the role SDMA plays in 5 key patient profiles, and how trending of results can offer preemptive opportunities to address potential changes in kidney function earlier than traditional functional biomarkers.
Date:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Presenter:
Full Name
Andy Plum
Speaker Bio
Dr. Andy Plum earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2001, he established Plum Veterinary Clinic in his hometown of Lebanon, OH, where he practiced small animal medicine and surgery. He has been with IDEXX since 2015, first as a Professional Services Veterinarian, then joining the IDEXX Global Medical Organization supporting various medical franchises including PCR, pathology, microbiology, and oncology. Dr. Plum now serves as a vital member of the IDEXX Corporate Accounts Medical Partnerships team, where he continues to bridge clinical expertise with strategic collaboration to drive veterinary innovation.