Some days it feels like commercial products are one size fits no one as we are trying to figure out how to treat our patients when we struggle to get an accurate dosage and struggle to get that dosage into the patient reliably. This is when we can reach for compounded medications that are made…
Compounded medications are essential to provide effective therapy in many cases; however, they aren’t without their risks. There are some dosage forms or drugs that are lower risk than others, but in reality, any dosage form and medication combo could be made to a very high-quality standard or a very low-quality standard. Some dosage forms,…
This presentation will provide general practitioners with a practical, step-wise approach to the assessment and stabilization of small animal emergency cases. Considerations for patient transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital as well as communication tips with emergency clinicians will be discussed. A case-based approach will be used to discuss common case presentations including trauma, respiratory distress,…
This course will begin with the pathophysiology associated with normal appetite regulation. Following, we will discuss common causes of anorexia and dysrexia, with a focus on helpful therapies. An emphasis is also placed on client communication throughout the entirety of the lecture. Date & Time Tuesday, April 25, 20236:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note…
This session will discuss sample collection and processing of samples for cytological evaluation including tissues, lesions, fluid samples, washes, and mass aspirates. Preliminary testing and slide preparation techniques will be discussed along with packaging samples for send outs. Date & Time Wednesday, May 24, 20236:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the…
Within the last several years cognition and affect researchers have tried to understand the animal state better. Some studies show a more human like perception to pain with an emotional state, while others refute this conclusion. We will learn how to interpret our patients based on the evidence we have from measured behavioral and biological…
