Heartworm: Current Trends and Updates on Diagnosis and Prevention
Dr. Lindsay Starkey reviews the diagnosis of heartworm disease, including ways to handle conflicting results. She then discusses treatments and prevention strategies, with some tips for increasing compliance. Course Handout Course Details
Addisonian Crisis Management
April Bays CVT, VTS (ECC), VCC reviews the pathophysiology of hypoadrenocorticism. She then discusses common clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of these patients, with a focus on patients in acute crisis. Course Handout Course Details
The Role of Bovine Colostrum in Dog & Cat Nutritional Health Module 1
This module sponsored by GastroDefense reviews the impact of nutrition on overall health in dogs and cats. Gut health and conditions that are driven by dysbiosis, immune dysregulation, and inflammation are reviewed. Lecture Transcript Course Handout Course Details
The Role of Bovine Colostrum in Dog & Cat Nutritional Health Module 2
This module sponsored by GastroDefense reviews the science behind bovine colostrum and its benefits as a nutritional supplement for dogs and cats. The presenters show how it can be used to bolster and balance the immune system, improve barrier function in the intestines, downregulate inflammation, and serve as an anti-infective agent. Lecture Transcript Course Handout…
The Role of Bovine Colostrum in Dog & Cat Nutritional Health Module 3
This module sponsored by GastroDefense covers strategies for practice building aimed around the major pillars in the digital world. Concepts such as website design, SEO, reputation, and social media presence are reviewed. Lecture Transcript Course Handout Course Details
Advanced Catheterization Techniques
Heidi Reuss-Lamky reviews advanced catheterization techniques that veterinary technicians may be asked to perform. She discusses intraosseous catheters, arterial catheters, central line placement, and nasogastric and esophageal tube placement. Course Handout Course Details
Blood Smear Evaluation: The Basics
Review of blood smear evaluation basics. A discussion of techniques to improve efficiency and common red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet observations. View Course Course Handout Course Details