Dr. Charlotte Lacroix discusses the principles of using performance management programs (PMPs) to maximize team performance. She reviews the components of successful PMPS and provides tips for performance reviews and performance goal development. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Lenore Bacek discusses the management of cats with urinary obstruction. She reviews clinical signs and physical exam findings that indicate potential obstruction. She then provides instruction on initial stabilization, unblocking, and aftercare. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Sarah Cavanaugh addresses three common causes of canine cardiac emergencies: congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and pericardial effusion. She discusses causes, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for each, with attention to effective and compassionate client communication throughout. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jessica Meekins provides a detailed review of intraocular causes of a “red eye” in cats, including uveitis, glaucoma, hyphema. She discusses clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of each condition with emphasis on what can be managed in a primary care setting vs. when to refer to an ophthalmology specialist. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jessica Meekins provides a detailed review of surface ocular causes of a “red eye” in cats, including feline herpesvirus-1, bacterial causes, and neoplasia. She reviews clinical signs, diagnostic workup, and treatment, with emphasis placed on what can be managed in a primary care setting vs. when to refer to an ophthalmology specialist. Course Handout…
Dr. Amy Rankin reviews intraocular causes for a dog to present to a veterinarian with the complaint of a “red eye,” including glaucoma, anterior uveitis, and hyphema. She describes etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of each condition and provides helpful client communication advice. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Amy Rankin describes differentials for common external causes for a dog to present to a veterinarian with the complaint of a “red eye.” She reviews diagnostic tests, treatment options, and prognosis for different disease conditions and provides practical client communication tips. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Kerry Rolph discusses the different forms of auscultable cardiac abnormalities, addresses their significance, and gives some practical guidance on workup. She also provides client communication tips and advice on when to refer these cases. Course Handout Course Details
Examination of a dyspneic cat can be challenging and can lead to decompensation. Dr. Kerry Rolph describes how to minimize stress and perform a full evaluation of the cardiorespiratory system, while identifying differentials and working toward a diagnosis in these challenging cases. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Sarah Cavanaugh discusses heart murmurs in puppies and adult dogs. She reviews murmur grades, innocent/non-pathologic murmurs, and her flow chart for the diagnostic work-up. She then provides multiple case studies. Course Handout Course Details