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AnesthesiaDr. B. Kraus — Anesthesia for patients with liver disease

Dr. B. Kraus — Epidural anesthesia and analgesia

Dr. B. Kraus — Wound infusion catheters Dr. B. Kraus — Feline anesthesia review and update

Dr. B. Kraus — Getting friendly with dexmedetomidine

BehaviorDr. S. Yin — A two-step process to fixing most nonmedical behavior problems

Dr. S. Yin — If punishment is so bad, then why does it work for the trainer on TV?

Dr. S. Yin — Teaching dogs to learn to earn: A fun, quick, and safe alternative to the alpha role (Part 1)

Dr. S. Yin — Teaching dogs to learn to earn: A fun, quick, and safe alternative to the alpha role (Part 2)

Dr. S. Yin — How to get a perfect puppy in a week

Canine Sports Medicine by ACSMA*

Dr. R. Fitch — Tips to improve diagnosis and treatment of stifle injuries in canine athletes

Dr. R. Fitch — Improving outcomes in canine athletes with cranial cruciate disease

Dr. R. Fitch — Common overlooked causes of hindlimb lameness in canine athletes

Dr. R. Fitch — Diagnostic tips and rehabilitation for dogs with forelimb lameness

Dr. R. Fitch — Diagnostic tips and treatment options for distal limb injuries in athletic dogs

Clinical PharmacologyDr. S. Lavergne — Adverse drug reactions: A general introduction for clinicians

Dr. S. Lavergne — Dose-dependent adverse drug reactions: A clinically relevant approach

Dr. S. Lavergne — Drug interactions in the life of a clinician

Dr. S. Lavergne — Immune-mediated adverse drug reactions: The clinician's great challenge

Dr. S. Lavergne — Pharmacogenomics: Its impact in private practice

Critical CareDr. E. Rudloff — The diabetic ketotic disaster Dr. E. Rudloff — Poisonings and overdoses Dr. E. Rudloff — Advanced fluid

therapy (Part 1)Dr. E. Rudloff — Advanced fluid therapy (Part 2)

Dr. E. Rudloff — Blood gas analysis: A critical part of the critical patient

DermatologyDr. E. Rosser — Update on diagnosing and treating food allergy in dogs

Dr. E. Rosser — Update on diagnosing and treating food allergy in cats

Dr. E. Rosser — Update on diagnosing and treating atopic dermatitis in dogs

Dr. E. Rosser — Cutaneous drug reactions: I wouldn’t have seen it, if I hadn’t believed it

Dr. E. Rosser — Alopecia X: We all know it when we see it, but what is it really?

Exotic Animal MedicineDr. S. Divers — Avian endoscopy (Part 1): Equipment choices, endoscopy practice management, and fee structure

Dr. S. Divers — Avian endoscopy (Part 2): Gastrointestinal and upper respiratory tract

Dr. S. Divers — Avian endoscopy (Part 3): Coelioscopy

Dr. S. Divers— Small mammal anesthesia Dr. S. Divers — What general practitioners need to know about turtles

Feline Medicine by AAFP** Dr. I. Rodan — Feline friendly handling: How to prevent harm, injury, pain, and stress

Dr. I. Rodan — Recognizing pain in cats Dr. E. Colleran — Solutions to increase cat appointments

Dr. E. Colleran — The path to better feline care

Dr. I. Rodan — Environmental enrichment for indoor cats

Gastrointestinal MedicineDr. N. Parnell — Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Don’t let the silence hurt

Dr. N. Parnell — Clinical approach to protein-losing enteropathies

Dr. N. Parnell — Nutritional management of gastrointestinal disease: A case-based approach

Dr. N. Parnell — Managing difficult IBD cases

Dr. N. Parnell — Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in dogs and cats

Infectious DiseaseDr. S. Barr — Kennel cough and canine influenza

Dr. S. Barr — Giardia: Easy to diagnose, difficult to treat

Dr. S. Barr — Feline infectious peritonitis: A clinical perspective

Dr. S. Barr — Canine leptospirosis: Emerging disease?

Dr. S. Barr — Treating feline cryptococcosis

Small Animal ReproductionDr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — OB emergencies (Part 1): Prenatal disorders, parturient problems, and medical management of dystocia

Dr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — OB emergencies (Part 2): Postpartum disorders and surgical management of dystocia

Dr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — Medical pregnancy termination

Dr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — Reproductive disorders in neutered dogs and cats: Theriogenology for veterinarians who don't want to do theriogenology

Dr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — Ovulation timing: Treat 80% of bitch "infertility"

Soft Tissue Surgery Dr. C. Adin — Cancer reconstructive surgery Dr. C. Adin — Approach to abdominal cancer Dr. C. Adin — Approach to thoracic cancer Dr. C. Adin — Innovations in wound care: Vacuum-assisted closure

Dr. C. Adin — Surgery for incontinence: The canine artificial urethral sphincter

Toxicology Dr. S. Hooser — Toxicology case studies Dr. S. Hooser — Human and veterinary drugs and drugs of abuse

Dr. S. Hooser — Insecticides, molluscicides, herbicides, and fungicides

Dr. S. Hooser — Household and environmental chemicals

Dr. S. Hooser — Metals and brassieres

USDA/NVAP*** Dr. R. Mueller — Module 8: International movement of horses

Dr. R. Wilson — Module 13: Aquatic animal health regulations and health certificates

Dr. R. Wilson — Module 15: Preventing disease introduction and spread in aquaculture

Dr. D. Henry — Module 20: Slaughter horse transport

Dr. D. Henry — Module 22: Animal welfare: An introduction

Bovine MedicineDr. C. Huston — Manage what you measure: Understanding how to measure disease

Dr. C. Huston — Diagnostic testing: What do your results really mean?

Dr. C. Huston — Guide to clinical and field studies: Wishful thinking or good science?

Dr. C. Huston — Outbreak investigations Dr. C. Huston — Epidemiology for the practitioner: Spreadsheets simplified

Bovine SurgeryDr. D. Anderson — Safe and effective field anesthesia techniques

Dr. D. Anderson — Umbilical disease of calves: Field management of challenging cases

Dr. D. Anderson — Surgical management of bloat: More than rumenostomy

Dr. D. Anderson — Surgical restoration of breeding cows

Dr. D. Anderson — Surgical restoration of breeding bulls: Warts and penile and preputial injuries

Equine Medicine Dr. T. Divers — Equine medicine news hour Dr. T. Divers — Treating acute onset neurologic

diseases in adult horsesDr. T. Divers — Lyme disease in horses: What do we know?

Dr. T. Divers — Diagnosing and treating clostridial diseases

Dr. T. Divers — Inflammatory bowel disease

Small Ruminant MedicineDr. M. Masterson — Periparturient problems in goats

Dr. M. Masterson — Field surgery in small ruminants: Tube cystotomy, fracture repair, vasectomy, castration, and dehorning

Dr. M. Masterson — Abortion in sheep and goats

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BEHAVIOR Low-stress handling of cats — Dr. S. Yin EVENING SESSIONS

7:30 - 9:30 PMEXOTIC ANIMAL MEDICINE Small mammal endoscopy — Dr. S. Divers

*Program coordinated by the American Canine Sports Medicine Association. **Program coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners.***Program coordinated by the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program.

UROLOGY Acute kidney injury: From cause and diagnosis to medical management — Dr. L. Ross

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Anesthesia Dr. B. Kraus — Capnography: The ins and outs of ventilation Dr. B. Kraus — Monitoring the anesthetized patient Dr. B. Kraus — Managing anesthetic complications

Behavior Dr. S. Yin — From perfect pup to devil dog and back in a month Dr. S. Yin — Your mouth is saying one thing, but your body is saying anotherDr. S. Yin — Kitty kindergarten: How early socialization can create the new, improved cat

Clinical Pathology Dr. E. Gorman — Basic interpretation of cytologic samples Dr. E. Gorman — Bone marrow disorders: Making the most of your submissions and interpretations Dr. E. Gorman — Bad blood: Challenging cases in hematology

Clinical Pharmacology Dr. S. Lavergne — Immunomodulatory therapy: Can clinicians play the immune system to their advantage?Dr. S. Lavergne — Oxidative stress and antioxidant therapy: Beyond nutraceuticals Dr. S. Lavergne — Antibiotics stewardship: Clinical principles

Critical Care Dr. E. Rudloff — SIRS and sepsis in the ICU (Part 1) Dr. E. Rudloff — SIRS and sepsis in the ICU (Part 2) Dr. E. Rudloff — Treating traumatic brain injury: What is the evidence?

Dermatology Dr. E. Rosser — Feline symmetric alopecia Dr. E. Rosser — Update on diagnosing and treating sebaceous adenitis and seasonal flank alopecia Dr. E. Rosser — Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex

Exotic Animal Medicine Dr. S. Divers — Dos and don’ts of reptile anesthesia Dr. S. Divers — An introduction to reptile surgery Dr. S. Divers— Reptile radiology

Feline Medicine by AAFP* Dr. S. Little — Understanding FIP: An update on diagnosis and new treatment optionsDr. S. Little — Update on FIV: Prevalence, clinical disease, and diagnostic testing Dr. S. Little — How to manage cats with FeLV and FIV

Gastrointestinal Medicine Dr. N. Parnell — Clinical complexities of canine pancreatitis Dr. N. Parnell — Chronic hepatopathies in dogs: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges Dr. N. Parnell — Clinical approach to chronic vomiting

Practical Immunology Dr. M. Wilkerson — A review of innate and adaptive immunity Dr. M. Wilkerson — Genetically engineered vaccines and immune responses Dr. M. Wilkerson — Testing for immune-mediated hematologic disease

Infectious Disease Dr. S. Barr — Ehrlichia/Anaplasma-positive dogs Dr. S. Barr — Update on Lyme disease Dr. S. Barr — Update on canine parvovirus

Ophthalmology Dr. R. Sturgeon — Breed beware: Breed-related ocular disorders Dr. R. Sturgeon — The whole picture: Cataracts and common lens diseases in dogsDr. R. Sturgeon — Believe it or not: Building confidence in performing retinal exams

Orthopedics Dr. M. Bergh — External skeletal fixation: Understanding the basics and clinical application Dr. M. Bergh — Managing traumatic hip luxations Dr. M. Bergh — Practical management of canine hip dysplasia

Small Animal Reproduction Dr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — Ultrasonography of reproductive disorders of the intact bitch and queen Dr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — Ultrasonography of reproductive disorders of the intact dog and tom

Dr. A. Davidson — Tough questions, convincing answers: Dealing with the breeder client

Toxicology Dr. S. Hooser — Poisonous plants and mycotoxins Dr. S. Hooser — Biotoxins and venomous animals Dr. S. Hooser — Forensic diagnostic toxicology: Collecting and submitting samples, interpreting and understanding results

USDA/NVAP** Module 5: Vesicular diseases Module 7: Foreign animal disease detection in Category 1 animals Module 19: Animal health emergency response

Urology Dr. L. Ross — Disorders of urination: A case-based approach to diagnosis and management Dr. L. Ross — Managing nephro- and ureterolithiasis in cats Dr. L. Ross — Managing recurrent urinary tract infections

Bovine Medicine Dr. C. Huston — Basic economic concepts every veterinarian should know Dr. C. Huston — What exactly is a Risk Analysis, and how can I use it in my practice?Dr. C. Huston — Knowing where to fit in: The food-animal veterinarian’s role in disaster readiness, response, and recovery

Bovine Surgery Dr. D. Anderson — C-section Dr. D. Anderson — Fractures Dr. D. Anderson — Respiratory disease in calves: Surgical management and more

Equine Medicine Dr. T. Divers — Diagnosing and treating acute inflammatory swelling: Purpura, lymphangitis, mastitis, and more Dr. T. Divers — Diagnosing and treating diarrhea in weanlings Dr. T. Divers — Diagnosing and treating selected acute toxicities in horses

Small Ruminant Medicine Dr. M. Masterson — Disease problems of white-tailed deer Dr. M. Masterson — Prevention and control of mastitis in goats Dr. M. Masterson — Parasite management in small ruminants

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ANESTHESIA Feline pain assessment and management — Dr. B. Kraus

ENDOCRINOLOGY The special challenge of the diabetic ketotic patient — Dr. C. Ward

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Clinical Program Saturday AfternoonSaturday, August 24

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Behavior Dr. L. Radosta — Integrating veterinary behavior into primary care practice Dr. L. Radosta — What to do, when to treat, and when to refer: Triage of veterinary behavior cases in primary care practiceDr. L. Radosta — Simple techniques for treating separation anxiety in primary care practice

Cardiology Dr. L. Tilley — Essential cardiology diagnostics in the exam room Dr. L. Tilley — Practical use of ECGs in practice Dr. L. Tilley — Hypertension in 2013: Diagnosis and treatment

Critical Care Dr. A. Oncken — Interesting toxicities Dr. A. Oncken — Coagulopathies and bleeding disorders Dr. A. Oncken — Initial assessment of the patient in respiratory distress

Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Economics Current Trends in Medicine and Management

Dr. M. Paul — Core values: What are the vital drivers in your practice? 3:15 - 4:15 PM Dr. M. Paul — Recapture your passion for practiceDr. M. Paul — Making a difference in your clients’, colleagues’, and staffs’ lives

Dentistry Dr. K. Stepaniuk — Feline stomatitis and periodontitis: How to recognize the differenceDr. K. Stepaniuk — Differential diagnoses for pain upon opening and closing the mouth Dr. K. Stepaniuk — Successful extractions of teeth in cats

Dermatology Dr. C. Friberg — Red, itchy, and uncomfortable: Ears Dr. C. Friberg — Red, itchy, and uncomfortable: Feet Dr. C. Friberg — Red, itchy, and uncomfortable: Skin

Endocrinology Dr. C. Ward — Malfunctioning adrenals: How to diagnose them Dr. C. Ward — How to handle your problematic patient with Cushing’s syndrome Dr. C. Ward — The clinical challenge of thyroid disease in dogs

Feline Medicine by AAFP* Dr. S. Little — Solving diarrhea in kittens Dr. S. Little — Feline pediatrics (Part 1) Dr. S. Little — Feline pediatrics (Part 2)

Imaging Dr. W.T. Drost — Transitioning to digital radiography Dr. W.T. Drost — Doppler ultrasonography and its applications in abdominal ultrasonography Dr. W.T. Drost — Ultrasound-guided aspirates and biopsies

Oncology Dr. M. Childress — Managing oncologic emergencies Dr. M. Childress — Common paraneoplastic syndromes Dr. M. Childress — Complementary and alternative medicine for veterinary cancer patients: What you and your clients should know

One Health Dr. L. Barton — Emerging zoonotic threats in your community Dr. L. Barton — Pets in the family Dr. L. Barton — Zooeyia: The health benefits of pets

Ophthalmology Dr. L. Wagner — Sink your claws in: Managing ocular disease in cats Dr. L. Wagner — Wrapping your paws around canine corneal disease Dr. L. Wagner — Eye care: A practical update on ocular pharmacology

Orthopedics Dr. M. Bergh — Arthroscopy versus arthrotomy: What’s the big deal? Dr. M. Bergh — Open fractures: The good, the bad, and the ugly! Dr. M. Bergh — Pins and wire for fracture repair: When is it okay?

Pediatrics Dr. A. Davidson — Neonatal resuscitation: Improving the outcome Dr. A. Davidson — Pediatric abdominal ultrasound: Performing the complete scanDr. A. Davidson and T. Baker, MS — Case studies in abnormal pediatric ultrasonographic exam: Congenital and acquired disorders

Practical Immunology Dr. M. Wilkerson — Theory and application of flow cytometry in veterinary medicineDr. M. Wilkerson — Immunophenotyping and determination of clonality in lymphoid tumors Dr. M. Wilkerson — Immune deficiencies in domestic animals

Shelter Medicine Dr. J. Robertson — Update from the trenches: Diarrhea in shelter cats Dr. J. Robertson — Update from the trenches: Diarrhea in shelter dogs Dr. J. Robertson — Shelter outbreaks: Key steps for resolving tricky situations

Urology Dr. L. Ross — Evaluating renal function: More than BUN and creatinine Dr. L. Ross — New technology for treating urinary tract disorders Dr. L. Ross — Nephrology literature review: What’s new in the past year?

Bovine Medicine Dr. C. Navarre — Is anthelmintic resistance a cow-calf issue? Dr. C. Navarre — Preparing cow-calf ranches for natural disasters Dr. C. Navarre — What is “herd health”?

Bovine Toxicology Dr. S. Casteel — Bovine toxicoses: Some of the same and a few of the new Dr. S. Casteel — Feed-related intoxications Dr. S. Casteel — Plant poisonings and weather-related consumption

Equine Medicine Dr. R. Linford — Using gait abnormalities to diagnose lameness problems Dr. R. Linford — Managing difficult foot problems (Part 1) Dr. R. Linford — Managing difficult foot problems (Part 2)

GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICINE Colitis in dogs and cats — Dr. N. Parnell

EVENING SESSIONS7:00 - 9:00 PM

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Tackling respiratory parasites — Dr. S. Barr

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Dispensing and prescribing: Slip slidin’ away — Dr. M. Paul

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Sunday, August 25

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Behavior Dr. L. Radosta — What's new and great in behavior Dr. L. Radosta — Treating storm phobia in primary care practice Dr. L. Radosta — Behavior pearls

Cardiology Dr. L. Tilley — New standards in 2013 for diagnosing heart failure in dogs and catsDr. L. Tilley — New standards in 2013 for treating heart failure in dogs and cats Dr. L. Tilley — A cardiopulmonary drug formulary for every practice in 2013

Clinical Pathology Dr. E. Gorman — "Gland slam": Challenging cases in endocrinology Dr. E. Gorman — All charged up: Challenging cases in acid/base and electrolyte physiology Dr. E. Gorman — The clot thickens: Challenging cases in hemostasis

Critical Care Dr. A. Oncken — Transfusion medicine Dr. A. Oncken — Managing acute renal failure Dr. A. Oncken — Initial approach to the acute abdomen

Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Economics Current Trends in Medicine and Management

Dr. M. Paul — Take charge of your own happiness Dr. M. Paul — Don’t run your practice like that! Are you a manager or a leader? Dr. M. Paul — Finding professional and personal balance

Dentistry Dr. K. Stepaniuk — The relationship between the tooth and nose: Odontogenic infections as a cause of rhinitisDr. K. Stepaniuk — Maxillofacial trauma: How to handle the teeth and the bone

Dr. K. Stepaniuk — Subtle hints of dental disease during the conscious and anesthetized oral examination

Dermatology Dr. C. Friberg — How to talk to your clients about allergies Dr. C. Friberg — How to talk to your clients about atopy Dr. C. Friberg — What’s new in feline dermatology

Endocrinology Dr. C. Ward — Unusual manifestations of feline hyperthyroidism Dr. C. Ward — Insulin choices for small animals Dr. C. Ward — How to manage the difficult diabetic patient

Feline Medicine by AAFP* Dr. S. Little and Dr. M. Scherk — Feline medicine procedures (Part 1): Feeding tubesDr. S. Little and Dr. M. Scherk — Feline medicine procedures (Part 2): Bone marrow biopsy

Dr. S. Little and Dr. M. Scherk — Feline medicine procedures (Part 3): Intraosseous catheters

Imaging Dr. W. Widmer — Rational use of radiography for joint disease Dr. W. Widmer — Avoiding the biggest mistakes in gastrointestinal radiography Dr. W. Widmer — Avoiding the biggest mistakes in thoracic radiography

Oncology Dr. M. Childress — Understanding histiocytic tumors in dogs and cats Dr. M. Childress — Canine lymphomas: Rethinking a diverse family of neoplasmsDr. M. Childress — When two is greater than three: An updated grading system and other advances in canine mast cell tumors

One Health Dr. L. Barton — Barriers to One Health in practice Dr. L. Barton — Practice-based tools for One Health Dr. L. Barton — One Health promotion programs

Ophthalmology Dr. H. Kaese — Adding to your bag of tricks: Ocular examination and diagnosticsDr. H. Kaese — The eyes – A window to the soul: Ocular manifestations of systemic disease Dr. H. Kaese — The pressure is high: Managing glaucoma

Pain Management by IVAPM** Dr. M. Petty — "101" ways to use local anesthesia in your practice Dr. M. Petty — Assessment of acute and chronic pain: Understanding when they hurtDr. M. Petty — Understanding the physiology and pharmacology of common pain medications

Shelter Medicine Dr. J. Robertson — The tipping point: Animal hoarding recognition Dr. J. Robertson — Animal cruelty cases: Practical tips for responding Dr. J. Robertson — Population management: Simple shelter math to help increase lives saved

Bovine Medicine Dr. C. Navarre — Maximizing beef calf health Dr. C. Navarre — Current trends in pharmaceutical use, animal welfare, and rural practice (Part 1) Dr. C. Navarre — Current trends in pharmaceutical use, animal welfare, and rural practice (Part 2)

Bovine Medicine Dr. S. Casteel — Chemical warfare and the food animal Dr. S. Casteel — Treatments and specific antidotes for poisoned food animals Dr. S. Casteel — Residue problems in cattle

Equine Medicine Dr. R. Linford — Managing tendon disruptions and lacerations Dr. R. Linford — Disorders of the bladder, urachus, and umbilicus in neonatal foalsDr. R. Linford — How to recognize and correct common orthopedic problems in foals

Clinical Program Sunday Morning

CARDIOLOGY Simulated cardiology clinic: Canine case studies — Dr. L. Tilley

DERMATOLOGY Recurrent antimicrobial-resistant pyoderma — Dr. D. Santoro

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Critical Care Dr. T. Hackett — Soft tissue crush injuries and compartment syndrome: Metabolic disturbances, treatments, and outcomes Dr. T. Hackett — Treating shock (Part 1) Dr. T. Hackett — Treating shock (Part 2)

Dentistry Dr. K. Stepaniuk — Regional analgesia for dentistry and oral surgery Dr. K. Stepaniuk — Mandibulectomies for odontogenic tumors in practiceDr. K. Stepaniuk — What is a root canal treatment and why should I know?

Dermatology Dr. C. Friberg — Emergency dermatology Dr. C. Friberg — Methicillin-resistant staphylococci

Exotic Animal Medicine Dr. P. Fisher — Exotic companion mammal dentistry Dr. P. Fisher — Common exotic companion mammal surgeries Dr. P. Fisher — Uncommon exotic companion mammal surgeries: Case studies

Feline Medicine by AAFP* Dr. S. Little and Dr. M. Scherk — Feline medicine procedures (Part 4): Urinary cathetersDr. S. Little and Dr. M. Scherk — Feline medicine procedures (Part 5): Blind bronchoalveolar lavage

Dr. S. Little and Dr. M. Scherk —Feline medicine procedures (Part 6): Percutaneous renal biopsy

Human-Animal Interaction Dr. R. Johnson — Developing healthy pet and people communities (Part 1): One Health in daily veterinary practiceDr. R. Johnson — Developing healthy pet and people communities (Part 2): The shared problems of people and animals

Dr. R. Johnson — Developing healthy pet and people communities (Part 3): Promoting healthy interactions on both ends of the leash

Internal Medicine Dr. S. Center — Canine copper storage hepatopathy: A curable form of chronic hepatitis Dr. S. Center — Feline hepatic lipidosis: Best management strategiesDr. S. Center — Suppurative feline liver disease: Syndromes and interventions

Neurology Dr. M. Lorenz — Neurologic examination and lesion localization (Part 1) Dr. M. Lorenz — Neurologic examination and lesion localization (Part 2) Dr. M. Lorenz — Diseases of the lower motor neuron unit

Nutrition Dr. T. Buffington — Nutrition in practice: The AAHA Nutritional Assessment Guidelines for Dogs and Cats Dr. T. Buffington — Evaluating diets for healthy petsDr. T. Buffington — My experience with the AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines

Pain Management by IVAPM** Dr. M. Petty — Neuropathy and the pain patient Dr. M. Petty — Controlled substances: The DEA and you Dr. M. Petty — The business of pain management

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Dr. M. Dryden — Biology and ecology of ticks parasitizing dogs and cats

Dr. M. Dryden — How to manage tick infestations of dogs and cats

Dr. M. Dryden — Clinical diagnostic parasitology: Highlighting the inefficiency of commonly used techniques to recover and identify GI parasites of dogs and cats

Soft Tissue Surgery Dr. R. Bright — GDV: Some new twists to a familiar problem Dr. R. Bright — The spleen: How to prepare for the multiple case presentations that will require surgeryDr. R. Bright — Managing urethral obstructions in cats, the "redo PU," and other salvage procedures

Dairy Medicine Dr. P. Ruegg — Improving treatments for clinical mastitis (Part 1) Dr. P. Ruegg — Improving treatments for clinical mastitis (Part 2) Dr. P. Ruegg — Treatment of subclinical mastitis

Equine Medicine Dr. E. Davis — Equine respiratory disease examination Dr. E. Davis — Infectious respiratory disease Dr. E. Davis — Inflammatory respiratory disease

CRITICAL CARE Small-animal trauma and triage — Dr. T. Hackett

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Critical Care Dr. T. Hackett — Metabolic disasters Dr. T. Hackett — Feline respiratory emergencies Dr. T. Hackett — Canine respiratory emergencies

Dermatology Dr. D. Santoro — Therapeutic updates on canine atopic dermatitis Dr. D. Santoro — Feline pruritic dermatoses Dr. D. Santoro — Feline nonpruritic dermatoses

Exotic Animal Medicine Dr. P. Fisher — Gastrointestinal disease in ferrets and rabbits Dr. P. Fisher — Standards of care: Rabbit medicine (Part 1) Dr. P. Fisher — Standards of care: Rabbit medicine (Part 2)

Feline Medicine by AAFP* Dr. M. Scherk — Feeding cats with different needs: A dilemma in the multicat household (Part 1)Dr. M. Scherk — Feeding cats with different needs: A dilemma in the multicat household (Part 2)

Dr. M. Scherk — Updates to recommendations for testing and vaccinations in cats

Gastrointestinal Medicine Dr. K. Simpson — Medical management of gastric disease Dr. K. Simpson — Managing chronic enteropathies in dogs (Part 1) Dr. K. Simpson — Managing chronic enteropathies in dogs (Part 2)

Imaging Dr. R. Widmer — Radiography of feline pulmonary disorders Dr. R. Widmer — Imaging canine and feline renal diseases: How to effectively use radiography and ultrasonography Dr. R. Widmer — Approach to abdominal radiographic interpretation

Internal Medicine Dr. S. Center — Nonsuppurative feline cholangiohepatitis Dr. S. Center — Canine portosystemic vascular anomalies and microvascular dysplasia: Diagnostic pearls and management strategiesDr. S. Center — Canine biliary mucoceles and underlying genetic or metabolic syndromes

Neurology Dr. M. Lorenz — Cerebellar and vestibular disorders Dr. M. Lorenz — Inflammatory disorders of the CNS (Part 1) Dr. M. Lorenz — Inflammatory disorders of the CNS (Part 2)

Nutrition Dr. T. Buffington — What to do when a client wants to feed a raw or other unconventional dietDr. T. Buffington — Nutraceuticals: Joint supplements, fish oils, and others: What is the value? Dr. T. Buffington — Talking to clients about nutrition

Orthopedics Dr. S. Martinez — How to get the most out of your lameness and musculoskeletal physical evaluations in dogsDr. S. Martinez — Strains, sprains, and automobiles: Diagnosis and treatments

Dr. S. Martinez — Managing osteoarthritis in small animals: What’s new in treatment options?

ParasitologyEducational Support by IDEXX Laboratories Inc.

Dr. M. Dryden — Diagnosis and control of giardiasis in dogs and cats

Dr. M. Dryden — Clinical flea biology: Understanding difficult flea cases

Dr. M. Dryden — Flea control: A case-based approach

Soft Tissue Surgery Dr. R. Bright — The omentum: An able soldier of the surgeon Dr. R. Bright — Important intestinal surgery tips Dr. R. Bright — Clinical vignettes: Case studies of soft tissue surgery

Dairy Medicine Dr. P. Ruegg — Use of antimicrobials on large Midwestern dairy farms: Issues and realityDr. P. Ruegg — Milk microbiology: Improving diagnostic services for dairy clients

Dr. P. Ruegg — Key performance indicators for monitoring milk quality and milking performance on dairy farms

Equine Medicine Dr. E. Davis — Equine immunology Dr. E. Davis — Vaccine strategies Dr. E. Davis — Muscle diseases

Clinical Program Monday Morning

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CRITICAL CARE Approach to the hemorrhaging patient — Dr. A. Oncken

SOFT TISSUE SURGERY Soft tissue surgical cases — Dr. M. J. Bojrab

Monday ASK THE EXPERT LUNCHEONS 12:15 – 1:15 PM • Cost : $50

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Critical Care Dr. T. Hackett — Vascular access techniques Dr. T. Hackett — Monitoring the critical patient Dr. T. Hackett — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Dermatology Dr. D. Santoro — Topical therapy in allergic patients Dr. D. Santoro — Parasitic skin diseases in dogs and cats Dr. D. Santoro — Fungal infections: From yeast to dermatophytes

Exotic Animal Medicine Dr. P. Fisher — Using cytology as an aid in exotic companion mammal diagnoses Dr. P. Fisher — Standards of care: Ferret medicine (Part 1) Dr. P. Fisher — Standards of care: Ferret medicine (Part 2)

Feline Medicine by AAFP* Dr. M. Scherk — In! Getting calories in: Feeding the inappetent or anorectic catDr. M. Scherk — Out! Managing feline constipation: Relieving a hard problem Dr. M. Scherk — Pancreatitis: Under-recognized or over-diagnosed?

Gastrointestinal Medicine Dr. K. Simpson — Feline pancreatitis Dr. K. Simpson — Chronic diarrhea in cats Dr. K. Simpson — Feline IBD and lymphoma

Imaging Dr. W.T. Drost — Radiography of abdominal masses Dr. W.T. Drost — What’s your diagnosis? Dr. W.T. Drost — Thoracic CT

Internal Medicine Dr. S. Center — Practical measures for controlling hepatic encephalopathyDr. S. Center — Canine vacuolar hepatopathy and nodular “adenomatous” hyperplasia Dr. S. Center — Feline biliary cystic syndromes

Neurology Dr. M. Lorenz — Diseases of the cervical spinal cord Dr. M. Lorenz — Diseases of the thoracolumbar spinal cord Dr. M. Lorenz — Seizures disorders

Nutrition Dr. T. Buffington — Pandora syndrome: Introduction, pathophysiology, and diagnosisDr. T. Buffington — Pandora syndrome: Treating the environment (including the owner) Dr. T. Buffington — Pandora syndrome: Treating the cat

Orthopedics Dr. S. Martinez — Appropriate external coaptation for treating musculoskeletal traumaDr. S. Martinez — When fracture repairs go south: How to recognize, revise, and save the day

Dr. S. Martinez — Nonosteotomy-based cranial cruciate ligament stabilization repairs: Are they still options for treatment?

ParasitologyEducational Support by IDEXX Laboratories Inc.

Dr. M. Dryden — Mites: What’s burrowing under your dog’s and cat’s skin

Dr. M. Dryden — Canine heartworm update: What we forgot, what we thought we knew, and what we need to know (Part 1)

Dr. M. Dryden — Canine heartworm update: What we forgot, what we thought we knew, and what we need to know (Part 2)

Soft Tissue Surgery Dr. R. Bright — Practical and simple skin reconstructive surgery techniques Dr. R. Bright — Subtotal colectomy in catsDr. R. Bright — Urethral surgery in the dog, including some diversion techniques for obstruction

Dairy Medicine Dr. P. Ruegg — Use of veterinarians by organic and small conventional dairy herds Dr. P. Ruegg — Treatments used on organic dairy herdsDr. P. Ruegg — Antimicrobial residues and resistance: Understanding and managing drug usage on dairy farms

Equine Medicine Dr. E. Davis — Using NSAIDs in horses Dr. E. Davis — Examination of the neurologic equine patient Dr. E. Davis — Equine herpes myelitis (EHM)

Clinical Program Monday Afternoon

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