9th annual fall seminar in the Conch Republic

Key West               November 12 - 14, 2007

 

"How I manage..."

Jacqui Neilson D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

Animal Behavior Clinic, Portland, OR

Philip Padrid  D.V.M.

Adjunct Associate Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the Ohio State University

& Associate, Family Pet Animal Hospital in Chicago.

Join us at the recently renovated Casa Marina Resort in Key West

We were scheduled for the Reach Resort but it is still undergoing renovations

Fall is the perfect time to visit everyone's favorite tropical Island in Florida. The weather is wonderful (in the low 80’s )and the rates are down!

The colorful heritage of this laid back Island city has inspired writers and artists over the last century. Stroll along brick walkways, adjacent to the Custom House Historical Museum or enjoy a walk to the Truman Whitehouse, Mel Fisher’s Museum of sunken treasures and the infamous Hemingway House. Just a few blocks from the resort is Duval Street offering art galleries, boutiques, cafes and legendary historic watering holes.

Tour the city on the conch-train, enjoy the conch and Caribbean food, biking, snorkeling, diving, relaxing on the beach, stroll along Dual Street, catch a sunset in Mallory Square, fishing, a sunset sail, shopping and slowing down for a few days.

 

The Casa Marina Resort

Casa Marina Resort will be the location for this seminar as the Reach is undergoing a complete renovation. 

Savor a taste of tropical living at the most beloved choice of Key West hotels and resorts - Casa Marina Resort. Nestled on the island's southern edge - spanning more than 1,100 feet of private beach - our historic, Mediterranean-style accommodations provide a luxurious hideaway for travelers. Listed in the National Register for Historic Places , this landmark resort has attracted business tycoons, artists, and dignitaries since the 1920s. Be a part of this tradition ··· bask among soaring palms trees, blooming native flowers, and sweeping ocean views. Sample the renowned nightlife of nearby Duval Street , or the charming attractions of historic Old Town. Enjoy famed Key West water sports - from windsurfing to diving in America's only living barrier reef. Catch some warm sunshine on the island's largest secluded beach. Stay at our sophisticated Key West Florida hotel for true Caribbean flavor, in a vibrant location:
  • Located on the largest private beach in Key West, Florida
  • A short walk from Southernmost Point U.S.A and Key West Aquarium
  • Minutes from the vibrant attractions and nightlife of Duval Street and historic Old Town
  • Easy access to world-class water sports, including deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, and diving in America's only living barrier reef
  • Only three miles from Key West International Airport (EYW)

 

Sports and recreation

Beach: Relax on the Resorts private beach.

Watersports: sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling and diving.

Deep sea fishing and catamaran charters are easily arranged.

Golf in the tropics at Key West Golf Club.

Explore the island on bicycles or mopeds.

Snorkeling- take a fast boat to the reefs and snorkel for several hours- the boats leave from the Casa Marina (only a 1 minute walk)

 

Restaurants & Nightlife

Old Town has many cafes and restaurants offering food for all tastes. And the nightlife is legendary in Key West. 

Don’t forget to catch sunset at Mallory Square- it’s a tradition and an experience!

 

Tours

Jump aboard the Conch Tour Train and take a tour with the train that has been entertaining Key West since 1958. Enjoy riding in the open-air trains which takes you to all the major points of interest on the Island. Or board the Old Town Trolley Tours which allows you to enjoy 14 stops with reboarding at your own pace (includes a stop near The Beach House). There are over 200 varities of tropical and game fish, sharks and turtles at The Key West Aquarium.

 

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Getting there

Key West can be accessed by air with frequent flights into Key West Airport. In the terminal you can then contact the hotel from the free phone to arrange for complimentary  Casa Marina & Reach Resort transportation. Or you can rent a car from Miami and travel Hwy. 1 over the Keys to Key West. (About a 3 to 4 hour spectacular drive.)

Casa Marina Resort, Key West

Casa Marina Resort:

1500 Reynolds St. Key West

1 block from the Reach Resort

Island view: $189.00 sgl or dbl/night 

Ocean view: $209.00 sgl or dbl/night

 (plus tax and $10.00 round trip per room for bellman and $3.00 per room per day house staff fee)

There is a four night minimum stay required at this time of year.

 

 call our travel group at Cruises Etc.

1-800-487-5650 

to arrange accommodations at the group rate.

They can also check airfares from your home town

Why choose the Casa Marina Resort?

Relaxing tropical resort

Off-peak rates

Beautiful private beach

Relax by the pool

Walk to Duval St. & historic Old Town

All watersports available

Full Spa and health facility

 

The seminars

"How I manage..."

Jacqui Neilson D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

Animal Behavior Clinic, Portland, OR

Philip Padrid  D.V.M.

Adjunct Associate Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the Ohio State University

& Associate, Family Pet Animal Hospital in Chicago.

Videos will be utilized to present

practical interactive cases!

 

Both speakers are going to discuss the most common problems that they manage on a daily basis in their private clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. Dr. Jacqui Neilson is one of the leading experts in the field of small animal behavior. She has published extensively in all the major journals & texts and lectures frequently for IVS and the other major veterinary conferences. Dr Phil Padrid is a former professor of Pulmonary medicine at the University of Chicago. He is the author of more than 40 peer reviewed scientific journal articles and over 20 textbook chapters in the field, including CVT, Handbook of Small Animal Practice, the 5-minute vet consult and Saunders manual of small animal practice among others. His research and teaching introduced the use of inhaled medications that has revolutionized our treatment of asthma and bronchitis in dogs and cats. He continues to be a much sought after speaker at ACVIM, ECVIM, ACECC, North American Conference, the Atlantic City Conference, and the World Veterinary Congresses. His popularity as a speaker is in part due to his practical style and innovative teaching methods that get "the whole crowd into it" Watch out, he may make you demonstrate wheezing for the audience!!  

Both speakers lecture in a very relaxed and enjoyable style which you are sure to enjoy.
  • Pee-mail - understanding and reducing feline urine marking

  • Feline inappropriate urination-how to manage this common problem; Elimination

    out of the litterbox is the most common behavioral problem of cats and a common reason for banishment, relinquishment and euthanasia. However, with a a proper diagnosis and targeted treatment plan you can control/resolve most of this frustrating problem.

  • Recent Advances in Behavior
  • Focus on the latest canine and feline research findings and behavioral products.
  • Is that Caesar a little fishy?  Analysis of popular dog training
    Every so often a dog trainer becomes an international phenomena - several years ago it was Barbara Woodhouse (The Woodhouse Way); the latest to follow in those footsteps is Caesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer).  Training techniques and recommendations will be analyzed as they relate to scientific principles and learning theory.
  • Lunging on the Leash - Motivations, management and treatments
  • Alone Again:  Separation Anxiety Update
  • Behavior and FLUTD - Discover how to better prevent, treat and manage FLUTD with behavioral interventions.

 

  •   Behavior modification drugs: in the past few years new research has elucidated uses of serotonin enhancing medications for common cat behavioral problems.  Learn the indications and contraindications for these drugs so that your patients can receive the best possible care.
     

     

  • Aggressive feline behavior: Feline aggression is often a component of elimination problems but can also cause unrest in a multi-cat household.  Learn about feline social structure and how to reduce tension between cats.

  • Introducing new cats to a house: Most cat owners just can't stop with one....however adding cats to the household can also add the headaches of intercat aggression and elimination problems.  Help educate your clients about the best ways to prevent problems as their feline family grows.

  • Feline fear, phobias and compulsive behaviors:  we will explore common feline fears, phobias and compulsive behaviors with appropriate treatment options.  

  • Unruly and Annoying Behaviors:  Plant eating, scratching, jumping on counters, wakening owners at night are all complaints of cat owners.  When clients complain about these issues you will know the best possible options for resolution. 

Dr. Padrid:

  • Diagnostic tests in small animal respiratory medicine- starting with physical exam (anatomic diagnosis like Dr D used to do in neurology), moving thru the common and novel testing approaches (such as use pulse ox in the awake patient with pneumonia, heart failure to decide need to hospitalize, response to therapy etc) 

 

  • Upper airway disease from nose to trachea- diagnosis and cutting edge treatments for nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal and tracheal diseases - 

 

  • Feline asthma including use of inhaled medications -includes comparisions with human asthmatics, included our experience in the last 5 years using inhaled meds on about 150 cats and about 50 dogs -  vidoes of cats with asthma that are open mouth breathing that get inhaled albuterol and are fine within 5 minutes for example

 

  • Pleural disease-this covers a very novel approach to evaluating pleural fluid and thus the causes of pleural fluid accumulation that we do not teach in veterinary medicine but is the standard approach in human medicine and the approach I have been using for 10 years

 

  • Canine chronic bronchitis- includes clinically relevant pathophysiology to help understand why dog airways collapse as they do, lots of videos to show various kinds of collapse under bronchoscopy and fluoro

 

  • The 10 drugs I use in respiratory medicine 

 

Schedule:
  • Monday, November 12:

Registration 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Lectures: 1.30pm - 6.30pm

Welcome reception: 6.30pm -7.30pm

  • Tuesday, November 13:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

  • Wednesday, November 14:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

 

 

 

Seminar registration: (16 Florida approved CE Hours- Also American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs- accepted in most other states.)

  • Early bird:     mailed by September 12                  $595.00

  • Advanced:      mailed by October 12                    $615.00

  • Regular:     mailed after October 12                    $635.00

       

Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days

Seminar registration fee includes:

  • 16 Florida approved CE hours- and AAVSB approved for 16 CE hours.
  • Complete seminar notes
  • Certificate of completion
  • Reception on Monday-family welcome
  • All breaks
  • Continental breakfast: Tuesday & Wednesday

You can register online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

                                 Please call 800-487-5650 for hotel availability

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education.

 This program meets the requirements 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.

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

  • Speakers are recognized specialists
  • Mandatory recorded attendance
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Complete seminar notes

     

    

         

 Register by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

 

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