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
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
Dr. Brook Niemiec discusses surgical dental extractions in dogs and cats. He reviews flap creation, alveolar bone removal, and sectioning of teeth. He then discusses closure techniques and complications, including oronasal fistulas, retained root tips, and iatrogenic fractures. 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
Dr. Brook Niemiec reviews the equipment necessary for dental extractions. He then discusses regional anesthesia and closed extraction techniques, as well as sectioning of multi-rooted teeth. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Sagi Denenberg discusses recognizing and managing anxiety and fear in dogs and cats in a clinic setting to benefit the veterinary team, patients, and clients. He discusses the emotional and neurochemical basis for fear and anxiety and provides tips for recognizing these behaviors. He also provides instruction on short and long-term best management practices…
Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Life Coach Julie Squires provides a foundational look at compassion fatigue. She explores its impact on individuals and practices, and she discusses how to build resilience in veterinary medicine. She also provides information on self-care and adopting a positive mindset. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jill Narak reviews diagnostic steps for neuroanatomic localization in the neurologic patient. She then reviews diagnostic steps for neuroanatomic localization in the neurologic patient. She then covers diagnosis and management of commons diseases and injuries, including seizures, brain and spinal trauma, and paralysis. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro describes her diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the small animal trauma patient. She discusses maximizing oxygen delivery with stabilization of respiratory injuries, fluid/blood component therapy, and specific diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for a variety of conditions associated with trauma, including rib fractures, pneumothorax, sucking chest wounds, uroabdomen and spinal trauma. Course Handout…
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews the diagnosis and management of separation anxiety in dogs. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews puppy and kitten behavioral stages and body language. She then discusses the most common behavioral problems in puppies and kittens and useful strategies for preventing them. She includes tips for healthy socialization and choosing a trainer. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Todd Marlo reviews common ophthalmic emergencies encountered in small animal practice, including corneal ulcers, foreign bodies, uveitis, glaucoma, retrobulbar abscesses, and proptosis. He covers diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical treatment of each condition and provides advice on when to refer to a specialist. Course Handout Course Details