6th Year prestige Dog Show EPEIROS CUP

16.-17.9.2023 Sunny Lakes Senec, Slovakia

Symposium 2023

PROGRAMME

Registration for the Symposium: Registration link

10:00 Opening

10:05  How a dog’s nutritional requirements change with age

MVDr. Michaela Kučerová – Sibra
・What is worths for junior may not work for senior – and vice versa.
・Sometimes the less is more.
・Can a dog’s lifestyle affect its longevity?

10:40  A healthy gut – a healthy “spirit”!

MVDr. Lucia Ščepková
・How the gut microbiome affects the dog’s overall medical condition.
・Symptoms of GIT disease are not only vomiting and loss of appetite… What else can signalize that the digestive system is harmed?
・Can we do more for a healthy gut?

11:15  Rehabilitation – when YES and when NO? 

MVDr. Katarína Garajová – GajaVet
・When is rehabilitative treatment beneficial?
・Can physiotherapy harm the dog?
・Rehabilitative treatment on our own or under the guidance of an expert?

11:55 Break

12:10 Panel discussion

Does your dog live in a suitable environment?
Moderator of the panel discussion: MUDr. Zita Kerak Lukáčová
Participants: MVDr. Lucia Ščepková,
MVDr. Katarína Garajová,
Mgr. Viera Staviarska – breeder and judge,
Zuzana Stanová – Animal Welfare Ombudsman

  • The dog does not choose where and in what environment it lives. It is often exposed to an “invisible burden” that affects its quality of life and health. Are we aware of these hidden risks? Some facts may surprise you.
  • Competences and authority of the animal welfare ombudsman. Ar we aware how to use this institute?


13:10 Closing

Important information
The symposium is organized by the Epeiros cup 2023 team, with the support of the Union of Cynological Clubs and Landseer Club SK.
Discussion will be held after each lecture.
The symposium is free of charge. Refreshments are provided during the symposium.
Your registration will help us prepare appropriate technical and administrative security. Let us know your interest!
Organizing committee:
MUDr. Zita Kerak Lukáčová, Mgr. Viera Staviarska, Alexandra Hurajtová
Have question? Send message to [email protected]

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!