2025 CE DAYTIME SESSIONS
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF BRACHYCEPHALIC SYNDROME Howard Seim, DVM, DACVS 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Ballroom A This session will discuss the management of upper airway obstruction in brachycephalic breeds. Emphasis will be placed on nasoplasty and soft palate resection. A novel technique for nasal planum resection will be discussed. There is compelling evidence suggesting that not all everted laryngeal saccules need to be resected! Videotape of clinical cases will be used to illustrate surgical techniques. ANAL SACCULECTOMY: A NOVEL APPROACH AND RAPID SPLENECTOMY; ONLY 4-5 LIGATURES Howard Seim, DVM, DACVS 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Ballroom A I will suggest a ‘novel’ technique that allows the surgeon full control of the perianal anatomy and thus preservation of all vital structures during complete anal sac resection. Video showing this technique in a clinical case will illustrate its potential usefulness in your practice. and........ I will suggest a way to use new anatomic information that will allow safe removal of the spleen in a non-GDV patient with 4 (maybe 5) ligations. We will then utilize this new knowledge of anatomy to develop a ‘plan’ to rapidly and safely remove the spleen in a dog that is bleeding to death! WOUND MANAGEMENT SECRETS Howard Seim, DVM, DACVS 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Ballroom A Think of the most difficult location to bandage a wound……this seminar will suggest a method of how
MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF LEPTOSPIROSIS IN DOGS Madeleine Stein, BVetMed, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Ballroom C Leptospirosis was previously considered a disease of hunting dogs, however, in recent years it has been increasingly found in the urban dog population. While leptospirosis is now considered a core vaccine, it is not 100% effective and leptospirosis still poses a risk to many dogs. In this talk we will discuss leptospirosis prevention measures in addition to vaccination, and how to interpret diagnostic tests in vaccinated and unvaccinated dogs. We will review common leptospirosis treatments and how to talk to owners about the risks to the household after a positive diagnosis. INFECTIOUS DISEASE CASES Madeleine Stein, BVetMed, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Ballroom C This talk will go through several real life cases of infectious diseases in pets, with discussion of less common clinical signs and when to reach for additional infectious disease testing. TACKLING FIP: TREATING FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS IN SHELTER AND LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 201 AB Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), once considered universally fatal, has seen groundbreaking advancements in treatment. Multiple treatment options are now available. This seminar focuses on how these different options can be applied in shelter and low-resource environments, where challenges such as limited budgets and high caseloads require innovative and practical solutions. In this session, we will explore: The Latest in FIP Treatment – Understanding the new therapeutic options and their success rates Practical Applications – Strategies for implementing treatment protocols in resource-limited settings Navigating Barriers – Overcoming obstacles such as cost, access to medications, and staff training Designed for shelter veterinarians and those working in community-based practices, this seminar will equip you with the tools and knowledge to offer hope for cats with FIP, even in challenging circumstances. ANESTHESIA FOR CATS IN SHELTERS AND LOW RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTS: BACK TO BASICS Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 201 AB Cats are more vulnerable to negative anesthetic outcomes. This session takes a back-to-basics approach, equipping veterinary professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges of feline anesthesia, particularly in higher-volume or lower-resource settings like Trap Neuter Return program. In this seminar, we’ll cover: Understanding Feline-Specific Risks – Why cats are at higher risk during anesthesia and how to address their unique needs. Key Monitoring Techniques – Simple and effective methods to ensure ventilation, circulation, and oxygenation. Avoiding Common Pitfalls – Practical tips to prevent and respond to complications at each stage of anesthesia. The Most Dangerous Moments – Why induction and recovery pose the highest risks and strategies to improve safety. Making the Most of Minimal Equipment – How to monitor anesthesia effectively with limited resources. This session focuses on actionable strategies and practical ways to minimize risks and improve outcomes for feline patients.
you can ‘bandage that wound’! Also……can you force a wound to continue to contract….…oh yes you can! Videotape of these selected ‘secrets’ to facilitate wound management will be discussed. NEW UPDATES IN FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS Madeleine Stein, BVetMed, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Ballroom C Feline Infectious Peritonitis was a death sentence for many cats as little as 5 years ago. With the development of new drugs to treat FIP, and legalization of these products in the US within the last year, our approach to FIP has been revolutionized. This talk will cover the diagnostic approach to FIP, and when to consider trialling treatment as a diagnostic step. We will review current medications on the market, the latest information on duration of therapy, and recommendations for monitoring for treatment success or failure.. A DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO TICK-BORNE INFECTIONS Madeleine Stein, BVetMed, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Ballroom C Ticks are found all over the United States and carry a variety of important diseases for our dogs (and sometimes cats). Our pets are frequently exposed to these parasites, but it's hard to always tell when it's a problem. There are a variety of tick-borne tests out there, and it can be confusing to work out what a negative or positive result really means. This lecture will cover the basics of tick-borne testing, when to be worried, and when our pets might benefit from more extensive testing.
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