VII. year of the prestigious cynological event EPEIROS CUP

13.-14.09.2025 Sunny Lakes Senec, Slovakia

Symposium

September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM (Aprox time 3 hours)

Hotel Dolphin, Senecké jazerá

Education is the foundation of quality care for our four-legged companions. Every dog owner and breeder has the responsibility for their dog’s health, and knowledge is the key to preventing serious illnesses. Epeiros Symposium offers you the opportunity to expand your horizons, engage in discussions with experts, and gain valuable insights that can improve your dog’s quality of life-or even save it.

This educational event is an integral part of Epeiros Cup, a prestigious dog show that now brings together 20 breeds, offering a unique chance to deepen your expertise in canine health.

This year, we will focus on cardiovascular diseases in dogs—their causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

Why Attend?

✔️ Expert lectures from top veterinary specialists

✔️ Practical insights for both breeders and dog owners

 ✔️ Certificate of participation to validate your knowledge

 ✔️ Networking with professionals, experienced breeders, and canine enthusiasts

Epeiros Cup 2025 Symposium

Cardiovascular Diseases in Dogs

September 13, 2025, 9:00 AM, Hotel Delfín, Slnečné Lakes North, Senec
9:00 AM Registration of Participants

Speakers:
MVDr. Carlos F. Agudelo Ramirez, PhD., Sibra Veterinary Clinic, specialization: Cardiology
MVDr. Milan Švihran, Jarovce Veterinary Polyclinic, specialization: Internal Medicine
MVDr. Mária Horská, Nitra Veterinary Clinic

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

09:30 Opening of the Symposium

09:40 – 10:15 Silent Danger: Heart Parasitic Diseases
Parasitic heart diseases, routes of infection, clinical course, consequences, treatment, and prevention options.
Speaker: MVDr. Milan Švihran and MVDr. Mária Horská

10:20 – 11:00 Secrets of Canine Hearts: What the Ear Detects, the Eye Cannot See
The most common congenital heart defects in dogs, their clinical presentation, diagnostic and treatment options.
Speaker: MVDr. Mária Horská

11:05 – 11:45 Heart Puzzles: From Diagnosis to Responsible Breeding
Interesting case studies of selected congenital heart diseases in dogs, heart defects related to breeding, and ways to regulate the occurrence of widespread hereditary heart defects.
Speaker: MVDr. Carlos F. Agudelo Ramirez, PhD.

11:50 – 12:30 Panel Discussion
12:30 Closing of the Symposium

An open discussion for breeders’ suggestions and questions is welcome throughout the symposium. Interested in the topic and have a question for the experts? Don’t hesitate — send your suggestions to [email protected] today, and we will include them in the lectures or discussion session.

We look forward to seeing you!
The Epeiros Team

Organisational information

Participation fee: €20
(includes venue rental, administration and print materials and a small coffee break)

Payment details:
Bank: Tatra banka
Account name: Shar-pei klub Slovensko
Account number: 2620761491/1100
SWIFT CODE: TATR SK BX
IBAN: SK35 1100 0000 0026 20761491


Important Notes:

Registration:

Uploading proof of payment is required for registration—applications without payment confirmation will not be accepted.  Include your name in the payment reference to ensure correct processing.

Application
Please fill out thecapplication. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM COMPLETED. Please remember that the application includes uploading a proof of payment. Prepare a proof in JPG or PDF format no larger than 500KB. Please note, that you can cancel your application up to and including September 1. After this date, your money for a cancelled application will not be refunded.

We look forward to welcoming you to Epeiros Symposium 2025!