Dr. Jennifer Bentley discusses three of the four types of allergies encountered in general practice: flea allergy, food allergy, and contact allergy. She reviews the clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of each condition and provides tips for communicating with owners and managing their expectations throughout the process. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jennifer Bentley reviews skin cytology, skin scrapes, fungal testing, bacterial cultures, and skin biopsy. She also discusses antibiotic selection and resistance trends and provides tips for client communication and setting expectations. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jennifer Bentley describes her step-by-step approach to allergic patients, focusing on tools relevant to general practice. She addresses setting owner expectations, getting the patient comfortable, and important rule-outs. Common therapeutics are discussed in detail, including Apoquel, Cytopoint, and glucocorticoids. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews soft palate resection and correction of stenotic nares in dogs with brachycephalic airway syndrome. He reviews common techniques for each procedure and provides narrated surgical videos of his preferred techniques. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews the diagnosis and management of separation anxiety in dogs. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews puppy and kitten behavioral stages and body language. She then discusses the most common behavioral problems in puppies and kittens and useful strategies for preventing them. She includes tips for healthy socialization and choosing a trainer. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides step-by-step instruction on how to diagnose and repair bladder rupture in dogs and cats. He includes a narrated video of repair of a ruptured bladder in a cat, and he discusses postoperative care as well. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides step-by-step instruction on how to perform a perineal urethrostomy in a cat with lower urinary tract obstruction. His narrated surgical video shows the entire procedure from start to finish. He also provides tips and trick for avoiding and repairing surgical complications. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews principles of mass excision in dogs and cats, with emphasis on removal of soft tissue sarcomas and mast cell tumors. He discusses debulking, surgical margins, and open wound management. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews placement of tracheostomy tubes in dogs and cats, including a step-by-step surgical video. He discusses indications for tracheostomy tube placement, emergency versus controlled tracheostomy procedures, and stoma care. Course Handout Course Details