5th annual
Napa Valley
September 22-24, 2006
Managing common feline problems
Michael Lappin
D.VM., DACVIM
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
&
Deb Greco
D.V.M., DACVIM
Internal Medicine Section
The Animal Medical Center,
New York City
Napa Valley
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The seminars:
Managing common feline problems
Michael Lappin
D.VM., DACVIM
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
&
Deb Greco D.V.M.,
DACVIM
Internal Medicine Section
The Animal Medical Center,
New York City
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
Registration
Friday
September 22 7.15am - 8.00am
Seminars
Friday
8.00am - 1.30pm
Saturday
8.00am - 1.30pm
Sunday
8.00am - 1.00pm
Continental breakfast 7.15am - 8.00am daily
Seminar
registration-16 CE hrs.
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| Advanced
mailed by Sept. 12
$575.00 |
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| Regular
$595.00 |
Technicians - subtract $80.00
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.
Complete notes
Certificate of attendance
Continental breakfast daily
Cancellations-10% cancellation fee- seminar transfer only,
after August 23, 2006
Register online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650
     
CE credits
IVS complies with the following guidelines:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Certificate of attendance
- Complete seminar notes
IVS is an American
Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing
education.
This seminar is
approved for 16 CE hrs in California.
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