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
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews splenectomy in dogs and cats. He discusses the most common indications for splenectomy and the different surgical techniques and tools required. He also reviews postoperative patient management and prognosis following splenectomy. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Kerry Rolph reviews feline aging and steps for assessing geriatric patients suspected of having cognitive dysfunction. She discusses the pathophysiology behind cognitive decline and provides information on managing these patients to slow that rate of decline. Course Handout Course Details
Heidi Reuss-Lamky reviews common anesthesia mistakes that can affect veterinary patients. She discusses various areas of concern and provides instruction on utilizing surgical checklists to avoid errors. Course Handout Course Details
The session sponsored by PetDx will review data from the CANcer Detection in Dogs study that validates PetDx’s “liquid biopsy” technology for cancer detection in dogs. Dr. Andi Flory will review the clinical applications of this innovative cell-free DNA-based technology and provide initial laboratory experience showing how this test is being used in veterinary practices…
This program will explore the basics of equine ophthalmology. Steps of ophthalmic examination and normal variances will be reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment of corneal ulcerations, neoplasia, and equine recurrent uveitis will be discussed. Course Handout Course Details
This lecture provides a general overview of the evaluation and intervention of sick neonatal and pediatric patients with emphasis on review of the physiologic differences between neonatal, pediatric, and adult canines and felines. History collection, physical examination, and sample collection techniques are discussed. Normal vital parameters, laboratory reference ranges, fluid therapy and nutritional calculations are…
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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