OPTIMIZING FELINE MUSCLE HEALTH: Targeting Muscle Atrophy with Ursolic Acid
(11:00 am CST/ 12:00 pm EST)
02/12/2026

Date: Thursday, February 12th
Time: 11:00 am CST/ 12:00 pm EST
Join us for one dynamic session with Dr. Mike Kirkpatrick, our Senior Technical Services Veterinarian at Virbac. He spent 9 years in private practice in the Chicago suburbs before joining Virbac in 2011. Dr. Kirkpatrick currently provides technical support and education on Virbac products throughout the United States.
What You'll Learn:
Muscle atrophy often occurs as part of the normal aging process, as well as with many chronic disease processes in our feline patients. During this program, we will review the causes of feline muscle atrophy in cats and the consequences on feline health. We will discuss methods used for assessing muscle condition and health along with current treatment and management approaches. This session will also examine the discovery of ursolic acid and supporting scientific efficacy data, while exploring its role in supporting muscle strength, function and mobility in cats.
This program has been approved for 0.5 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Virbac is NYSED approved as a New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or anyone on the healthcare team, this session offers real-world tools to elevate patient care and strengthen client trust.








