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THE VOMITING CAT: SAVING THE CAT AND THE CARPET Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Ballroom C Many feline patients present to clinicians with a client concern of vomiting. In this presentation, we will consider the pathophysiology of vomiting, review diagnostics that may be helpful in arriving at an underlying etiology and review common therapeutics used in the management of acute and chronic vomiting in feline patients. FELINE DIABETES MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Ballroom C Feline diabetic management can perplex even the most seasoned practitioner. In this presentation, we will discuss the pathophysiology of Type II and Type I diabetes, the use of insulin and dietary interventions, how continuous glucose monitoring can be helpful in the management of diabetes and how to troubleshoot problems that can arise in working with clients and their diabetic cats. IT OFTEN COMES IN THREES: MANAGING GI, HEPATIC AND PANCREATIC DISEASES IN CATS Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Ballroom C It is not uncommon for sick cats to have issues involving the intestinal tract, liver and pancreas. These patients often present acute ill and many have histories that can provide clues as to the underlying etiologies. In this lecture, we will consider the specific feline anatomy that makes “triaditis” likely, helpful and not-so-helpful diagnostics and the management of these patients. Canine distemper virus is an omnipresent risk for shelters and rescues. Despite effective vaccines, isolated cases and outbreaks are common occurrences. This lecture will review what is known about the disease, review the diagnostic options, and take a critical look at reported therapies. CANINE DYSAUTONOMIA: A RARE DISEASE THAT SEEMS LESS RARE EVERY YEAR Kenneth Harkin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 201 A Canine dysautonomia, equine grass sickness, and Key-Gaskell syndrome are believed to be multifactorial toxico-infectious diseases with botulinum C neurotoxin at the heart of the disease. This lecture will present the history, evidence for a toxico- infectious origin, and the various clinical presentation in dogs. Interpretation of ante-mortem diagnostic tests will be presented along with a discussion of therapeutic options to improve long- term survival. FELINE HISTOPLASMOSIS: AN INSIDIOUS DISEASE THAT NEEDS TO BE ON EVERY DIFFERENTIAL LIST Kenneth Harkin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 201 A CANINE DISTEMPER VIRUS INFECTIONS Kenneth Harkin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 201 A Histoplasmosis in cats is an important and prevalent fungal infection that often goes undiagnosed for months, even with the more common clinical forms. The widespread dissemination of the fungus makes it a devastating disease for cats, especially with late diagnosis. This lecture will present the various clinical manifestations, established and newer therapeutic options, and the diagnostic tools available to conquer the infection.
SNUFFLERS, SNORKERS AND WHEEZERS: FELINE RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Ballroom C Diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tracts impact cats across all life stages. In this presentation, we will review the anatomy of the feline respiratory tract, be able to differentiate stertor and stridor, review common diseases and their presentations, and formulate diagnostic and therapeutic plans for our patients. A FEW HORSE’S HOOVES AND A FEW ZEBRAS: COMMON AND NOT-SO-COMMON FELINE DISEASES Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Ballroom C This will be a concise review of several diseases that often are not on a clinician’s “radar,” including: Hyperaldosteronism, polycythemia vera, immune hemolytic anemia, hyperparathyroidism (primary and secondary) and multiple myeloma. We will consider the presentation of each of these diseases, appropriate diagnostics and treatment options. TWENTY PEARLS FOR YOUR FELINE PRACTICE Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Ballroom C In the course of a career each of us has developed a list of observations that have enhanced our clinical practice. In this presentation, the speaker will share 20 tips that has improved her feline practice and will invite the audience to share theirs. SEPARATION ANXIETY: TREATMENT BASICS Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Ballroom A This session will discuss canine separation anxiety, its prevalence, clinical signs, causes, diagnosis, and differential diagnoses. The focus will be on implementing the basics of treatment. FELINE INAPPROPRIATE ELIMINATION This session will discuss inappropriate elimination, a common behavioral presentation for domestic cats. Attendees will be able to make a behavioral diagnosis of urine spraying/marking or housesoiling based on a through behavioral history, physical examination, and medical workup. Effective pharmacological and Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Ballroom A In multicat households, it is not uncommon to have aggression amongst housemates. The onset of fighting may be acute with cats needing to be physically separated within the home. This session will discuss intercat aggression in the home with a focus on minimizing social tension and reintegration. DIAGNOSING THAT VAGUE FORELIMB LAMENESS John Mauterer, DVM, Dip. ACVS 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Ballroom B This session will cover practical aspects and pearls for diagnosing those troublesome and elusive forelimb lameness patients. ARTHROCENTESIS MADE EASY Best techniques for obtaining diagnostic joint fluid will be covered. Carpus, Elbow, shoulder, Tarsus, Stifle and hip will be covered with instructions and video demonstration off the techniques. SEVERE CERVICAL TRAUMA: NOT ALWAYS AS BAD AS YOU WOULD THINK behavioral modification will be discussed. INTERCAT AGGRESSION: REINTEGRATION Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Ballroom A John Mauterer, DVM, Dip. ACVS 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Ballroom B Many people would consider a broken neck a death sentence. This session will be a case-based study of real world patients treated for their cervical trauma and discuss diagnosis, treatment, and many surprising outcomes. John Mauterer, DVM, Dip. ACVS 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Ballroom B
conclusion of the session one will gain an understanding and an increased awareness of each specific condition. THE ICTERIC CAT: AN UPDATE ON FELINE LIVER DISEASE David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Ballroom B This session will review of feline liver disease with current information on the diagnosis and therapy specific to cats including emphasis on the types of cholangitis and triaditis. The participant will learn how to interpret liver laboratory tests and how they are different in cats than in the dog. The participant will also learn there are specific types of cholangitis or cholangiohepatitis and each etiology requires a different therapeutic approach. Liver and bile cultures are important in the diagnostic work up. Frequently, inflammatory liver disease is associated with concurrent pancreatitis and/or inflammatory bowel disease. The participant will learn the important aspects of diagnosis and treatment plan for these conditions and should gain a good basic understanding of feline liver disease. ACUTE PANCREATITIS IN THE DOG David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Ballroom B This session will provide an overview of current information on the diagnosis and therapy of acute pancreatitis in the dog. The laboratory diagnostic tests for pancreatitis are often confusing and have variability in diagnostic accuracy. Aggressive therapy is often necessary to prevent complications. The participant will learn the risk factors and how to interpret the pancreatic tests and imaging techniques for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The participant will also learn the four key therapies in treating pancreatitis including the role of nutrition. At the conclusion of this session one will gain an understanding of pancreatitis and how to monitor cases that have recovered from successful therapy. THOSE TROUBLESOME CHRONIC DIARRHEA CASES David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Ballroom B Chronic diarrhea work-up requires a systematic diagnostic approach beginning with simple things and then advancing to more involved diagnostics. Cases should be scored or classified as to the severity of disease to direct work up and therapy. This session will provide a logical pathway including various therapeutic trials to consider before advanced testing or intestinal biopsy. The participant will learn the importance of diet in GI disease and the pros and cons of antibiotic therapy in cases with chronic diarrhea. The participant will also learn about the role of probiotics and the use of fecal microbiota transplantation in selected cases as well as when to begin prednisolone or immunosuppressive therapy. CLINICAL EVALUATION OF TETRAPARESIS, CONT. Peter Brofman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology & Internal Medicine) 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 200 This two-part session will review the neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of gait generation. The discussion will aid in clinical distinction between patients with upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron tetraparesis, as well as being able to recognize the three main types of ataxia. The discussion will be reinforced with video and clinical cases. VESTIBULAR DYSFUNCTION IN DOGS AND CATS Peter Brofman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology & Internal Medicine) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 200 This discussion will focus on the neuroanatomy and clinical findings in patients with vestibular dysfunction. The focus of the discussion will be on clinical differentiation of central from peripheral disease, as well as less common presentations such as paradoxical and bilateral vestibular disease. The discussion will be reinforced with clinical case presentations, imaging, and video. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VETERINARY NEUROLOGIST Peter Brofman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology & Internal Medicine) 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 200 This final session will be case presentations of a wide range of real cases seen on the neurology service. The cases will be presented as seen in clinic with videos, imaging, diagnostic results, and reviewing the information presented in previous sessions to apply it to the cases and reinforce the previously learned concepts.
AN OVERVIEW OF FUNGAL DISEASE IN DOGS Kenneth Harkin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 201 A
In this hour, the focus will be on saprophytic fungal infections of dogs (aspergillosis and related) with some time also spent on histoplasmosis and the other deep mycoses. FOUR COMMON LIVER CONDITIONS YOU LIKELY DID NOT
LEARN ABOUT IN VET SCHOOL David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Ballroom B
This session brief will provide a review of some newer or emerging canine liver problems we frequently diagnose including gallbladder mucocele, portal vein hypoplasia (aka; microvascular dysplasia), ductal plate anomalies and idiopathic vacuolar hepatopathies. The participant will learn the signalments, signs, and how to diagnose these conditions. At the
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