Our third visit to 

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

July 7-9, 2006

Managing common medical & surgical problems

with 

Catriona MacPhail D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Surgeons

Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Internal Medicine

Colorado State University

(AAVSB approved for 16 CE hrs)

When the snow melts and the wildflowers bloom, there's no
better place for sightseeing and playing than Jackson Hole.

Explore the Tetons on Grand Teton National Park's miles of well-marked hiking trails. Discover the Park's lakes by boat, or take a park ranger-led hike and hear presentations of wildlife, geology and history. The Bridger-Teton National Forest surrounds Jackson Hole on three sides. With 3.5 million acres of mountain terrain, it's perfect for hiking, fishing, photography, mountain biking, camping or just relaxing.

Venue

Group hotel room rate:

Single or double- $195.00 double per room/night   (plus tax)

Condominiums:

Two bedroom & three bedroom Condominiums also available

For all condominiums- please call 800-487-5650 for availability 

 

Deposit: One night charge at the time of booking

Cancellations: No charge up to 7 days prior to scheduled arrival. One night charge if you cancel within 7 days of scheduled arrival.

Children 13 years of age and under accompanying an adult - no charge when utilizing existing bedding. $10 per night rollaway charge

Drive to Yellowstone or Hike the Tetons

Getting there:

Jackson Hole is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming. Multiple airlines provide service into the airport. Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Budget car rental companies are located at the airport. 

Out travel group- Cruises Etc can assist you with your travel needs- Call us at 1-800-487-5650.

The seminars

Managing common medical & surgical problems

with 

Catriona MacPhail D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Surgeons

Staff Surgeon

Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medicine

Colorado State University

Dr. Michael Lappin is Professor Of Medicine and Head of the Internal Medicine section & Dr. Catriona Mac Phail is a staff Surgeon at Colorado State University. They are both actively involved with the management of patients admitted to the university clinics and with the ongoing management of patients requiring intensive therapy. This  means that they will be presenting practical methods of treatment!  Both Michael and Catriona are frequent speakers and they are recognized as professional & practical speakers. 

Dr.’s Lappin and MacPhail will use a case based format to present a practical diagnostic and therapeutic approach to common canine & feline medical and surgical problems. Videotapes will also be utilized throughout the discussions.

 Topics:

 

Respiratory diseases 

1. Diagnosis approach to nasal diseases in dogs and cats
2. Appropriate antimicrobial choices for bacterial respiratory diseases
3. Treatment of feline viral upper respiratory disease
4. Treatment of canine aspergillosis and feline cryptococcosis
5. Diagnosis and treatment of collapsing trachea
6. Surgical management of brachycephalic syndrome (stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, everted laryngeal saccules)
7. Tracheostomies: temporary and permanent
8. Diagnosis of canine laryngeal paralysis
9. Surgical management and prognosis of canine laryngeal paralysis

 

Gastrointestinal diseases

 

1. Minimum diagnostic plan for the workup of infectious diarrhea
2. Rational empirical therapy for dogs and cats with vomiting or diarrhea
3. New diagnostic methods and treatments for feline stomatitis
4. Should I use the Giardia vaccines in my practice?
5. Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in dogs and cats
6. New suture materials for gastrointestinal/urogenital surgery
7. Suturing and stapling in abdominal surgery
8. Medical and surgical management of gastric-dilatation volvulus syndrome
9. Indications for prophylactic gastropexy
10. Laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy

 

 Urinary tract diseases

 

1. Rational diagnostic plan for dogs with urinary incontinence
2. Medical management of urinary incontinence
3. Diagnosis and management of common prostatic diseases
4. Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections
5. How to manage cats with idiopathic FLUTD
6. Surgical management of cystic calculi
7. The role of surgery in feline ureterolithiasis
8. Simple surgical techniques for urinary incontinence
9. Episioplasty for recurrent cystitis, vulvar pyoderma, and vulvitis.

 

Videos will be utilized to present

practical interactive cases!

 

Continental breakfast   7.30am - 8.00am daily