Dr. Krystle Reagan is an associate professor of small animal internal medicine and assistant director of research and innovation in the Center of Companion Animal Studies at Colorado State University. She obtained her veterinary degree and PhD in microbiology at Colorado State University. Upon graduating, she completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital followed by a small animal internal medicine residency at UC Davis and became board-certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She then completed a fellowship in companion animal infectious diseases and is an ACVIM Fellow of Infectious Disease. Her areas of research include the development of novel infectious disease diagnostics and therapeutics and the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning in clinical decision-making.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzzword. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to go through a typical day without encountering some form of AI-powered technology. For veterinary professionals, a growing number of AI-driven tools are being introduced with promises to improve quality of life, increase efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes. But how should we use these tools most effectively? How can we implement them safely? And how do we ensure they perform as intended?
In this keynote session, we will explore the current landscape of AI in veterinary medicine, unpack complex questions, and learn how we can safely and most effectively steward this new technology into the future.
Small Animal Medicine 1
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1:55 PM–2:55 PM
FIP or Not FIP? Navigating One of Feline Medicine’s Toughest Diagnoses
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) can pose a diagnostic challenge in some cases. In this session, we will discuss the most common and uncommon presentations of FIP and how to navigate a diagnostic approach.
3:05 PM–4:05 PM
From Impossible to Treatable: The New Era of FIP Therapy
New antiviral treatments have hit the market for FIP. We will discuss which treatments to choose and how to monitor your patients during therapy.
4:15 PM–5:30 PM
Sniffles and Squints: Practical Management of Feline URIs
In this session, we will discuss the most common agents that cause feline infectious upper respiratory infections and create diagnostic and treatment plans for the most common presentations.
Friday, June 19, 2026
8:00 AM–9:15 AM
Fun Feline Fever Mystery Cases
Vague clinical signs, lethargy, ADR, febrile? We will work through a diagnostic approach to investigating the cause of feline fevers.
9:25 AM–10:25 AM
UTIs in 2026: What’s Changed and What Still Works
In this session, we will review the most up-to-date literature and treatment guidelines for urinary infections, from simple UTIs to complex cases.
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Culture Confusion No More: Interpreting Results with Confidence
Together we will review best practices in interpreting your clinical bacterial culture results to provide the best outcomes for your patients while being good stewards of antimicrobials.