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Our second visit to
  
Asheville, North Carolina
May
2 - 4, 2008
Managing common feline problems
Michael Lappin
D.VM., DACVIM
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
&
Deb Greco
D.V.M., DACVIM
Senior Veterinary Consultant
Nestle Purina
THE AREA EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS
Local attractions, events and activities include:
 Blue
Ridge Parkway:
The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders for 469 miles and connects Shenandoah and Great
Smoky Mountains National Parks, providing ample opportunities for stops at
overlooks, picnic and camping facilities, trails, and wonderful cultural and
natural areas. (828) 298-0398.
Visit
the Parkways web site...
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park is the most visited national park with 10 million visitors each
year. There are 520,976 acres to explore. This International Biosphere Reserve
is home to rugged mountains (many peaks in excess of 6,000 feet), historic
homesteads, and 100,000 different types of plants and animals. Three entrances
to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are within 50 miles from downtown
Asheville: Cataloochee Valley
and Oconaluftee,
and Big Creek.
Asheville
Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Official visitor information for the Asheville area. Get ready to experience a
mountain adventure, dance around your room to some mountain folk music and visit
downtown Asheville as it comes alive with evening activities and great dining
options.
Visit
the Bureau's site...
List
of Area Events...
 Chimney
Rock Park:
Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking
trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls.
This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family
and friends. The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina,
offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile views, hiking
trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, Nature Center, Native Plant Nursery,
a variety of special events.
Visit
Chimney Rocks Website...
 Biltmore
Estate:
The largest private home in America, a 255-room French Renaissance Chateau built
in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt. Tours include upstairs and downstairs of house,
Estate Winery and the gardens and grounds. (800) 624-1575
Visit
Biltmore's Website...
Nantahala
Outdoor Center:
Celebrating 32 years of outdoor leadership in 2004, our number one goal is to
provide you and your family with the highest quality whitewater experience
possible. As the original whitewater outfitter, we invite you to join us on the
Southeast's most spectacular rivers: the Nantahala, French Broad, Pigeon, Ocoee,
Chatooga, and Nolichucky.
Visit
the NOC's web site...
Asheville outdoor activities
link
Venue:
 Renaissance Asheville
Downtown is our backyard! Stay in luxury and walk to over 60
restaurants, shopping, theater and nightlife. Mountain-view guest rooms and
suites, indoor pool, 24/7 fitness club, restaurant/lounge.
Group room rate: $175.00
April 3- Please call
800-487-5650 for hotel availability
(plus tax)
 What's
nearby?
Continuing
education:
Managing common feline problems
Michael Lappin
D.VM., DACVIM
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
&
Deb Greco D.V.M.,
DACVIM
Senior Veterinary Consultant
Nestle Purina
This course will present the recent
diagnostic and therapeutic breakthroughs for the most common feline
problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. The
majority of the problems will be presented in 30 minutes or less to maximize the
material you take with you to your practice. Drs. Greco and Lappin
are internationally recognized experts in feline diseases. Dr. Greco is one of
the world's leading endocrinologists with special interest in feline diabetes.
Dr. Lappin is one of the world's leading authorities on infectious diseases and
his research includes investigating the cause of many feline diseases.
This seminar has been designed to
present the most current information on the diagnosis and treatment of the many
common
feline
disorders seen in general practice. The main emphasis of the seminars will be to
give you practical information that you can readily utilize in your practice-
along with providing information on the current treatments being offered at the
referral centers.
Topics:
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The
latest thoughts on management of the diabetic cat- this is all new
information that will change the way you manage these patients! |
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Oral
hypoglycemics—Fact or fiction? |
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Management
of the brittle diabetic. |
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How
should I manage emergencies in diabetic cats |
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Advances
in insulin therapy: Getting the glucose curve you want. |
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Do
cats develop hyperadrenocorticism? |
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Treatment
of the recalcitrant hyperthyroid cat—I131? Tapazole? Surgery?
Ipodate? |
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How
should I manage thyroid emergencies in cats (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
renal failure, thyroid storm, hypocalcemia)? |
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How
common is hypertension? |
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How
should I manage hypertension? |
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How
should I diagnose hypoadrenocorticism in cats? |
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How
should I manage hypoadrenocorticism in cats? |
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Diagnosis
and management of Haemobartonella felis infection |
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What
is the new name for Haemobartonella felis?
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Did
you know that there are now two Haemobartonella spp in cats! |
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Is
enrofloxacin effective for haemobartonellosis?
How many cats will go blind? |
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Salmonella
& Campylobacter |
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Inflammatory
bowel disease |
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Tumors
including lymphoma |
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Large
bowel diarrhea |
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Empirical
treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (Giardia, Cryptosporidium,
parasites, |
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How
can I avoid doxycycline esophageal strictures?
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Two
different ehrlichias were just found in cats in the
United States
! Learn the optimal diagnostic
and therapeutic plan!
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Learn
Dr. Lappin’s favorite 10 antibiotics and learn how he uses them
empirically while finishing the diagnostic workup.
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Is
there anything new in the diagnosis of FeLV or FIV infected cats?
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Should
I use antiviral drugs in FeLV or FIV infection |
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What
about the FIP vaccine? |
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Fibrosarcomas-
current thoughts
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Developing
a vaccination plan for catteries
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Should
I use Giardia vaccine?
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Should
I use Bordetella vaccine
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Nasal
disease &
nasopharyngeal polyps
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Calicivirus
infections |
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Empirical
treatment of respiratory diseases (URI,
pneumonia, asthma)
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How
to do transoral airway washing
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Removing
inflammatory polps |
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Medical
management of constipation- what's new
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Seminar Schedule
(16 CE hours)
Seminar registration
Friday May 2: 7.15am - 8.00am
Seminars
Friday & Saturday 8.00am - 1.30pm
Sunday 8.00am - 1.00pm
Registration fee: (16 AAVSB RACE approved CE
hours- accepted in NC, SC, VA, MD, GA & FL)
IVS is an American Association of
Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education.
Earlybird
By April 1 $615.00
Advanced
By April 22
$635.00
Regular
$655.00
- Complete seminar notes
- Continental breakfast daily
- Certificate of completion
Cancellation: 10 % processing fee prior to April 2, 2008. Transfer only, after
April 2, 2008
Register by mail, fax or phone
1-800-487-5650
CE credits
Approved
by the AAVSB RACE program for 16 hrs.
This program has
been submitted for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions
which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that
some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain
categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing
education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.
IVS complies with the following guidelines:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Certificate of attendance
- Complete seminar notes
INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY
SEMINARS
Asheville
by MAIL: 210
Carbonera Drive.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
by FAX: 408-972-1038
by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650
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