Dr. Diane Carle reviews periodontal disease in dogs and cats. She provides a brief anatomy refresher and then discusses etiology, predisposing factors, and consequences. She then describes her step-by-step diagnostic approach to these cases and treatment options available in general practice and referral facilities. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Diane Carle provides a review of dental anatomy, correct radiographic technique, and common mistakes and how to correct them. She then discusses radiographic signs of endodontic disease, periodontal disease, and tooth resorption, with attention to both significant and insignificant findings. She presents multiple case examples as well. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Diane Carle provides tips for communicating effectively with owners in the context of veterinary dentistry. She reviews evidence-based communication principles from both human health care and veterinary settings. She then discusses team-based communication, owner education methods, and addressing the fear of anesthesia. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Diane Carle reviews tooth resorption and stomatitis in felines. She defines both conditions and covers prevalence, symptoms, etiology, and methods of diagnosis. She then addresses current and emerging treatments options. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jennifer Bentley reviews the diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis. She describes the most common medications used for atopic dermatitis and discusses allergy testing and immunotherapy. She also provides tips for communicating with owners and managing their expectations throughout the process. Course Handout Course Details
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