Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro reviews the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis. She then discusses the diagnosis and treatment of DKA patients, including identifying and treating underlying causes of insulin resistance and nutritional support. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Karyn Bischoff reviews equine feed contamination, including natural contaminants, formulation errors, and adulterations. She also discusses the proper veterinary approach to cases of suspected feed contamination. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Amelia Munsterman reviews the diagnosis and management of esophageal obstruction in horses. She discusses esophageal anatomy and pathophysiology of obstruction, and she also provides tips for managing common sequelae and for preventing recurrence. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney reviews the basics of ferret medicine, including anatomy, behavior, and husbandry. She also discusses ferret handling techniques and their most common disease conditions. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Karyn Bischoff reviews the roles of veterinarians and the FDA in pet food safety. She discusses common types and sources of contamination, including natural contaminants, formulation errors, and adulteration. Course Handout Course Details
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