CE Daytime Sessions
MANAGING CHRONIC CANCER PAIN Bonnie Boudreaux, MS, DVM 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 3 In this session, we will reviewbasicmechanisms of chronic cancer pain, and therapeuticmanagement and analgesia in practice. POLYTRAUMA: MORE THAN BROKEN BONES Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 2 Trauma is one of the most common reasons for presentation to the emergency room. Orthopedic injuries are readily identified by the owners but are rarely life-threatening; they also act as sentinels for more serious internal damage. This presentation will discuss the approach to the polytraumatized patient. ANEMIA IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 2 Anemia is commonly encountered in veterinary practice, but is only a clinical sign and not a diagnosis. This lecture focuses on using in-house, point-of-care testing to rapidly identify the type of anemia and allow clinicians tomake appropriate treatment decisions in the emergency room. COOL AND THE GANG: TREATING HEATSTROKE Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 2 Some like it hot…but only to a point. Severe heat injury is a rapidly lethal condition that requires immediatemedical intervention. Even patients who stabilize quickly require intensivemonitoring for coagulopathy and acute kidney injury. This presentationwill focus on the stabilization and management of patients suffering fromheatstroke. SYNTHETIC COLLOIDS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 2 Are synthetic colloids safe for veterinary patients? In addition to coagulopathies, starches have been associated with a risk for the development of acute kidney injury and the need for hemodialysis in humans. Osmotic nephrosis, the renal lesion associatedwith starches, has been identified in canine patients. This lecture will discuss the controversies surrounding synthetic colloids and review the literature available in veterinarymedicine. THE CANINE MICROBIOME: IT'S RELEVANT TO THE VAGINA, TOO! The impact that next-generation sequencing ismaking on veterinarymedicine not only pertains to issues such as canine dermatitis and gastrointestinal disease, but also to conditions involving the reproductive tract. Throughout this presentation it will be demonstrated how veterinary practitioners can utilize newfound information, with regard to the canine reproductivemicrobiome, whenmaking daily clinical decisions. VAGINAL DISCHARGE: SOMANY CAUSES, HOWTODECIDE? In a case-based format, this hour will offer a step-by-step approach to troubleshooting canine cases that present with different varieties of vaginal discharge. Differential diagnosis will be generated for both intact and spayed females. THE CANINE PROSTATE: IS IT A PROBLEM? Candace Lyman, DVM, DACT 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM I 214 D Candace Lyman, DVM, DACT 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM I 214 D
THORACIC LIMB LAMENESS: HOWDOWE NARROW IT DOWN? Jude Bordelon, DVM 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I 214 A
This sessionwill provide an update on our understanding of what used to be known as hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in dogs, and the implications of this new knowledge for the approach andmanagement of these dogs. In particular, the systematic use of antimicrobials will be questioned based on current evidence from the clinical literature. CHRONIC DIARRHEA IN DOGS: BEST APPROACH TOOPTIMIZE YOUR SUCCESS Frederic Gaschen, DVM 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 2 This lecture will focus on how to best approach dogs with chronic diarrhea after GI parasites have been ruled out as a cause. Amazingly, 50%to 75%of dogs respond to a simple approachwith a novel protein or hydrolyzed diet. This response is highest among young dogswithmostly large bowel signs. In non-responders, high-potency probiotics may be helpful. However, immunosuppressive treatment may be necessary either after obtaining biopsies to histopathologically characterize the disease, or sometimes as an empirical treatment trial. Advantages and risks associatedwith these different approacheswill be reviewed. CHRONIC ENTEROPATHIES IN CATS: INFLAMMATORY OR NEOPLASTIC, AND DOES IT MATTER SOMUCH? Frederic Gaschen, DVM 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 2 This lecture will review the approach andmanagement of cats with chronic enteropathies. Special attentionwill be given to the differentiation between inflammatory bowel disease and low-grade alimentary lymphoma. The available tools will be discussed, as well as the option to treat empirically, with their advantages and limitations. IT'S MORE THAN SUB-Q'S AND DIET: NEWWAYS OF MANAGING FELINE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Michelle Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM I 214 A Traditionally, cats with chronic kidney disease have been managedwith sub-cutaneous fluid therapy and "renal friendly" diets. However, recent information has expanded our understanding of feline renal disease and challenged some of our long-held beliefs onmanagement. In this lecture, we will consider the utility of various laboratory tests, including the SDMA andUPC, the use of total calciumversus ionized calcium testing in cats andwhen and how to use fluids, diet, calcitriol and phosphorus binders tomaximize a patient's quality of life. We alsowill discuss the role of hypertension in the exacerbation of renal disease and how tominimize client "compassion fatigue" in the care of these patients. YES, YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR FELINE DIABETICS! Michelle Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM I 214 A Feline diabeticmanagement can be challenging andmany clinicians find it daunting. In this lecture, we will review the pathophysiology of feline diabetes, issues that impact successful management, diseases and treatment protocols that complicate good glucose regulation, insulin types and dosings, and the role of diet in the proper care of these patients. TOP FIVE FELINE DISEASES: CLINICAL PEARLS Michelle Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM I 214 A This lecture will present brief reviews of our current understanding of and treatment recommendations for the following feline diseases: 1) Hyperthyroidism 2) Hyperaldosteronism 3) Idiopathic Hypercalcemia 4) Lower Airway Disease (Asthmatic Bronchitis and Chronic Bronchitis) 5) Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE SKIN DISORDERS Robert Kennis, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 1 We will discuss common autoimmune skin disorders of dogs. Emphasis will be placed on therapies and management. Casematerials will be used to demonstrate the need to be flexible and creative inmanaging these patients.
A thoracic limb lameness is one of the most confounding lameness situations to work through. Some lameness cases may be easy to narrow down to a specific anatomical location while others may only be isolated to a couple of joints like the elbow and shoulder. A thorough discussion of how to systematically approach these challenging cases will aid in future decision-making when attendees encounter their next case of thoracic limb lameness. OPEN FRACTURES: EARLY DECISION-MAKING TO ALLOW FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES Jude Bordelon, DVM 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I 214 A Open fractures are dramatic and overwhelming, but with a few fundamental guidelines and tips on wound management, success is not out of the realm of possibility. A discussion of early management and continued care of these challenging cases will provide useful tools and considerations that can aid in turning the tide for what may have initially seemed to be a hopeless situation for veterinarians and owners alike. DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS AND DIFFERENTIAL 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 1 Allergic dogs tend to have patterns of pruritus. By assessing these patterns and a few historical clues, it becomes easy to limit your list of differential diagnoses. We will be building a chart for easy review in your practice. ANTIPRURITIC THERAPY Robert Kennis, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 1 There are several new antipruritic agents that are helpful in dogs …most of the time. The focus of the discussion will be on personal experiences using glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, oclacitinib, and Cytopoint. Please be prepared to bring your experiences to the discussion. DIAGNOSES OF PRURITUS IN DOGS Robert Kennis, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 1 One of my favorite topics. This presentation will review differential diagnoses and distribution patterns of pruritus in cats. Treatment options for each problemwill be discussed. Several cases will be used to emphasize key learning points. RESISTANT STAPHYLOCCUS INFECTIONS AND ANTIBIOTIC OPTIONS Robert Kennis, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 1 This topic will be a heavy review of indications, dosages, and side effects of antibiotics commonly used to treat skin infections. Case materials will be used to show appropriate techniques for culture collection, submission, and interpretation. FELINE GASTROINTESTINAL LYMPHOMA/ CHEMOTHERAPY SAFETY Bonnie Boudreaux, MS, DVM 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 3 In this presentationwe will review feline gastrointestinal lymphoma fromdiagnosis to therapy. We will also review basic principles of chemotherapy safety for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and staff, and owners. MANAGING CASES WITH PALLADIA Bonnie Boudreaux, MS, DVM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 3 In this presentationwe will discuss clinical indications and uses for Palladia in cancer patients using a case-based discussion format. PALLIATIVE CARE FOR ONCOLOGY CASES IN PRACTICE Bonnie Boudreaux, MS, DVM 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 3 In this presentation, we will reviewquality of life assessments for cancer patients, and discuss various therapeuticmodalities available and their clinical indications. FELINE PRURITIC SKIN DISORDERS Robert Kennis, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD
Candace Lyman, DVM, DACT 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I 214 D
As a frequentlymisunderstood organ, this lecture will provide tips for collection of history, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic tests as they pertain to the prostate.
Treatment options will be discussed. RESCUE 911: THERIO EDITION Candace Lyman, DVM, DACT 11:30 AM - 12:20PM I 214 D
Emergencies relating to the canine uterus, vagina, and penis will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be provided for cases involving pyometra, dystocia, and paraphimosis for both intact or neutered dogs. ACUTE HEMORRHAGIC DIARRHEA SYNDROME: DOS AND DON'TS Frederic Gaschen, DVM 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM I HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 2
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