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MONITORING TRILOSTANE THERAPY Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Hemisfair Ballroom 3
CRYOTHERAPY AND CO2 LASER THERAPY IN VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY
“OTHER” FELINE ENDOCRINOPATHIES Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 214 D We will discuss diagnosis and treatment of feline hyperadrenocorticism, hyperaldosteronism, and acromegaly. Sponsor: HYPOTHYROIDISM Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 214 D In this hour, we’ll discuss current recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring hypothyroidism. Sponsor: THE VOMITING CAT: IS CHRONIC VOMITING REALLY ABNORMAL? PART 1 Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Hemisfair Ballroom 2 Chronic vomiting is so common in cats that we have made excuses to explain that it must be normal, or at least acceptable. However, vomiting twice per month or more is definitely not normal, no matter how common. This session, Part I, examines the typical history of cats with chronic small bowel disease noting that chronic vomiting, chronic diarrhea, and weight loss are all signs. Once these cats are identified, they should go to ultrasound for measurement of the thickness of the small bowel wall. If abnormal, the next step is to differentiate the two main causes, inflammatory bowel disease and lymphoma, with full-thickness biopsies in the correct locations. This leads to a laparotomy to biopsy the small bowel (all three sections), liver, and pancreas. The steps in this surgery will be explained in detail with the expectation that a practitioner with reasonable surgical skills can perform them. THE VOMITING CAT: IS CHRONIC VOMITING REALLY ABNORMAL? PART 2 Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Hemisfair Ballroom 2 Chronic vomiting is so common in cats that we have made excuses to explain that it must be normal, or at least acceptable. However, vomiting twice per month or more is definitely not normal, no matter how common. This session, Part II, discusses practical treatment options for both inflammatory bowel disease and lymphoma. It is Dr. Norsworthy’s belief that competent practitioners are capable of treating both, so very specific instructions are given for both. Dr. Norsworthy’s feline practice has averaged two plus laparotomies per week for the past five years; they have operated over 700 cats in the past 10 years. This session discusses how to convince clients that this approach is the correct one and one that is workable for 80% of affected cats, even though it is invasive. Dr. Norsworthy will tell you what to say and what not to say. He will also discuss treatment when biopsies are not feasible on cats with clinical signs and ultrasound findings of small bowel disease. TAKING THE FRUSTRATIONS OUT OF TREATING DIABETES IN CATS, PART 1 Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Hemisfair Ballroom 2 The diabetic cat is a source of extreme frustration for many practitioners. However, it does not have to be that way. Dr. Norsworthy will discuss how to diagnose the simple and complex cases. This discussion will include what tests to perform and which ones are really not important. In this session, Part i, he will discuss insulin choices and begin a discussion of the three treatment options: tight-control, traditional-control, and loose-control. TAKING THE FRUSTRATIONS OUT OF TREATING DIABETES IN CATS, PART 2 Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Hemisfair Ballroom 2 The diabetic cat is a source of extreme frustration for many practitioners. However, it does not have to be that way. Dr. Norsworthy will discuss how to diagnose the simple and complex cases. This discussion will include what tests to perform and which ones are really not important. In this session, Part II, Dr. Norsworthy will complete a discussion of the three treatment options: tight-control, traditional-control, and loose-control.
Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 214 D
This session will cover an overview of the goals of medical management of canine Cushing’s disease. The emphasis of this session will be on the use of trilostane, including dosing and appropriate monitoring. Sponsor: ADDISON’S UPDATE--CASE-BASED APPROACH Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Hemisfair Ballroom 3 In this lecture, we will discuss different presentations of Addison’s disease, using cases. We’ll also cover treatment updates. Sponsor: Oral disease is exceedingly common in small animal patients. In addition, there is a very wide variety of pathologies that are encountered within the oral cavity. The most common pathologies are presented in graphic form, and the etiology, clinical signs, recommended diagnostic tests, and treatment options are discussed. Pathologies that are covered include: malocclusions, persistent deciduous teeth, fractured teeth, intrinsically stained teeth, feline tooth resorption, oral neoplasia, caudal stomatitis, enamel hypoplasia, and “missing” teeth. DENTAL RADIOLOGY TECHNIQUES AND INTERPRETATION Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Hemisfair Ballroom 1 Dental radiology is critical to the proper performance of veterinary dentistry. However, it is typically not covered in veterinary school. This lecture will initiate with a discussion of the various types of dental radiology units. Following this, techniques for exposing full mouth radiographs in the dog and cat will be presented. Utilizing the “simplified” technique, will make exposing diagnostic images easy. Following the techniques discussion, we will introduce dental radiograph interpretation using real cases. DENTAL EXTRACTIONS MADE EASIER Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Hemisfair Ballroom 1 Take the frustration out of extractions. Utilizing a minimally invasive 9-step approach, we will guide you through closed extractions. Following this, sectioning of multi-rooted teeth will be presented. Following sectioning, multirooted teeth are treated as single-root extractions. Finally, some extractions (especially canine and carnassial teeth as well as teeth with ankylosis) are better performed after the creation of gingival flaps and removal of bone to ease the extraction process. This lecture will be presented with the aid of high-quality videos. MANAGEMENT OF ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT CANINE PYODERMA ORAL PATHOLOGY Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Hemisfair Ballroom 1 Antibiotic-resistant superficial bacterial folliculitis (pyoderma) is on the rise. This lecture will focus on the causes of antibiotic- resistance and updated recommendations for management of these complicated cases. Objectives include learning to recognize and appropriately treat antibiotic-resistant skin infections, and following guidelines to avoid contributing to antibiotic resistance. We will discuss how to avoid antibiotic use and implement alternative antibiotic-free therapies for treating superficial bacterial folliculitis. Sponsor: WHAT IS THAT? MYSTERY CASES IN DERMATOLOGY – NOT ALWAYS SO MYSTERIOUS Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 214 D We all have been stumped with some strange skin cases! Sometimes these cases are impossible to diagnose, but most of the time a stepwise approach will get you an accurate diagnosis. Have fun as we explore some odd case presentations and work together to reach a diagnosis. Sponsor: Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 214 D
Cryotherapy and CO2 surgical LASER therapy usage is growing in popularity in general practice and veterinary dermatology. Clients are looking for safer, newer surgical modalities for treatment of skin disease in their pets. We will discuss the pros and cons of these therapeutic modalities, as well as demonstrate ways to implement these therapies for dermatological disorders. Sponsor: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE PART 1 Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 214 A Some of the most rewarding work in veterinary medicine happens as pets near the end of their lives. We have the ability to ease pain not only for our patients, but for their owners as well. In this course, you will learn the basics of hospice and palliative care: what it is and what it isn’t. We will also discuss the most common symptoms in pets and how to palliate them. Finally, we will talk about how to bring the pet owner into the circle of care and support them through the hardest part of having a pet. GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE PART 2 Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 214 A Some of the most rewarding work in veterinary medicine happens as pets near the end of their lives. We have the ability to ease pain not only for our patients, but for their owners as well. In this course, you will learn the basics of hospice and palliative care: what it is and what it isn’t. We will also discuss the most common symptoms in pets and how to palliate them. Finally, we will talk about how to bring the pet owner into the circle of care and support them through the hardest part of having a pet. CANINE PALLIATIVE MEDICINE CASE STUDIES Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 214 A In this lecture, we will walk through case studies on dogs with diseases such as hemangiosarcoma and osteoarthritis as well as dogs with multiple diseases. We will build a palliative care protocol and discuss the effects on the pet and the owner. We will also leave time to discuss some cases from attendees and show how their patients could benefit from palliative care. FELINE PALLIATIVE MEDICINE CASE STUDIES Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 214 A In this lecture, we will walk through creating a protocol for cats with neoplasia, degenerative joint disease, or multiple diseases. We will talk about the effect on the pet and its owners. We will also leave time to discuss some cases from attendees and show how their patients could benefit from palliative care. GETTING THE SUGAR DOWN – TREATMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 214 D In this hour, we will discuss treatment of diabetes. Appropriate insulin choices for dogs and cats will be presented, along with dietary management. Sponsor: MONITORING DIABETIC DOGS AND CATS Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 214 D This talk will cover different monitoring strategies for diabetic patients, including continuous glucose monitoring. Sponsor:
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