5th annual

 

 

 

Santa Barbara

March 30 - April 1, 2007

"Answers to frequently asked questions" 

with

Michael Lappin  D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 

Professor of Medicine

Colorado State University

&

Gary Oswald  D.V.M.. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists

 

 

This little oasis, secluded in its own bay on the California coastline, has oft been referred to as 'The American Riviera.' With the Santa Ynez mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, Santa Barbara consists of just 18.9 square miles and 90,000 people. Part of the city's charm is a result of its location on the only stretch of Pacific coastline that runs east-west. This unique aspect gives Santa Barbara its beloved temperate climate, producing much in the way of semi-tropical fauna and creating a constant vacation environment.

Santa Barbara boasts 25 miles of sweeping coastline with nine beaches, spreading from the small seaside town of Carpinteria, just south of the city, to residential Goleta to the north. With the ocean stretching out at your feet, you can enjoy everything from whale-watching cruises to guided sport-fishing trips, scuba-diving, swimming, surfing or simply walking on the golden sands. Heading away from the ocean a mile or two, some of the best hiking in California is to be had in the surrounding foothills. Hundreds of miles of rocky trails lead up to crests with spectacular views and icy streams. Beyond the mountains, the Santa Ynez "back-country" is known for equally spectacular views and at least 50 wineries, many of which are open to the public for tours, tastings and picnics. Cycling is very popular in Santa Barbara, as are hang-gliding and rock climbing. And for naturalists, the wild flowers and other fauna are abundant, with many species of birds in the region worthy of ornithological study.

Cultural offerings in this small but humming city never disappoint, from the elegant, cosmopolitan Museum of Art to the 100-year-old Lobero Theatre. You’ll also find many art galleries, theaters, landscaped gardens and architectural charms that will delight any strolling party. A traditional Spanish influence is reflected throughout the city, and one of the oldest examples of this is the Old Spanish Mission, built in 1787. The Mission is, to this day, the main historical attraction, and is both beautiful and very active, offering services and tours daily. You may also want to visit the older paseos and historical arcades or explore the rebuilt original native adobe, known as the Presidio.

Santa Barbara nights are incomparable, almost always warm and clear, inviting the senses and inspiring the taste buds with a multitude of great restaurants to choose from. There’s something in every flavor and price range whether you’re in the mood for Mexican food (La Super-Rica Taqueria wins awards every year) or a gourmet feast from four- and five-star restaurants like the intimate Downey's or the grand dining room at Citronelle. And of course, a spectacular variety of seafood is served at beachside restaurants such as the Brown Pelican and the lively Brophy Brothers Bar & Restaurant.

Beyond the beach, the Spanish stucco and quaint facades, Santa Barbara is also a friendly small town offering ample opportunities for shopping and exploring. Paseo Nuevo for instance, is a pretty village-style shopping center where you’ll find the town's oldest dive bar, two department stores, a lingerie outlet, and a wide range of restaurants and boutiques. Santa Barbarans do enjoy their coffee, and it’s no coincidence that brunch is one of the favorite meals in these parts. You may want to try the Euro-styled D'Angelo Bread bakery, The Come Back Cafe or Esau's for a sampling of the town's brunch sensibilities. At the other end of the day, Santa Barbara serves a fine cocktail, too. Jimmy's Oriental Gardens is one of the oldest restaurants and bars in town, and Rocks is one of the newest, but they both know how to mix a great martini. The Wildcat Lounge will appeal to the young and wild at heart, the Paradise Cafe to the young professional and the El Encanto Restaurant and balcony is perfect for those in search of an elegant dining experience. If these places don't meet your lofty expectations, then a trip to the swanky Biltmore Hotel or the pretty and pricey San Ysidro Ranch -- where President Kennedy honeymooned -- just might.

Venue:

          Hotel Mar Monte 

(formerly the Radisson Hotel Santa Barbara

1111 East Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-963-0744
 

Group room rate: $169.00 single or double/night

Ocean view: $219.00 double/night

(plus tax)

Call 1-800-487-5650 for all room reservations  Please call 800-487-5650 for hotel availability

The Hotel Mar Monte is ideally situated across from the Pacific Ocean and East Beach. This historic hotel originally opened its doors on June 11, 1931 as the Hotel Vista Mar Monte. Over the years the Hotel has played host to celebrities and royalty who chose to escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Known for friendly service and charming ambience, the Hotel mar Monte continues to provide a perfect setting for a relaxing stay. Guests enjoy comfortably appointed rooms and quality food and beverage, all within convenient distance of Santa Barbara's popular attractions. You can walk, bicycle, or phone taxis- the shopping is on  State Street, as well as dozens of good restaurants and clubs. Beaches are close by (along Cabrillo Blvd.) near the wharf and harbor. Many sites, such as the Santa Barbara Old Mission, the Courthouse, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art can be found downtown as well. Both shuttles and trolleys run up and down State Street regularly, as well as bicycle taxis and even an occasional horse-drawn carriage.

  Continuing education:

  

"Answers to frequently asked questions" 

with

Michael Lappin  D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 

Professor of Medicine

Colorado State University

&

Gary Oswald  D.V.M.. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists

  

Drs. Lappin and Oswald have been colleagues in veterinary internal medicine since 1989 when Dr. Oswald started his internal medicine residency at Colorado State University .  Since completing his ACVIM board-certification and completion of his Master’s Degree in 1991, Dr. Oswald opened a successful internal medicine referral practice in Clearwater , Florida .  Dr. Lappin remained in academic medicine and is currently professor and head of small animal internal medicine at Colorado State University .  IVS believes that the combination of internal medicine speakers from different geographical areas and the combination of academic and private practice internal medicine experiences will result in an outstanding continuing education course for you or your staff.

 

Both Dr. Lappin and Dr. Oswald work with practicing veterinarians daily and have vast experiences that enable them to distill the questions from their general practitioner colleagues into short practical answers.  We have all been to meetings where you already know 45 minutes of the material in a 50 minute lecture but have to wait until the very end to get the new information!  In this seminar series, Drs. Lappin and Oswald have identified approximately 4-6 frequently asked questions to be answered per lecture session.  Those questions will then be answered succinctly in approximately 10 minutes per question to allow for time for discussion amongst the group.  The pace is rapid and so the CE is never boring! 

 

The following are the questions to be addressed in this session.

 

Dr. Lappin.

 

  1. What are the primary infectious differential diagnoses for mucopurulent nasal discharge in the dog and the cat?
  2. What is a logical initial diagnostic plan for dogs and cats with mucopurulent nasal discharge?
  3. What is the scoop with canine influenza virus?
  4. How can I use nasal culture or PCR assays for infectious diseases in dogs and cats?
  5. How can herpesvirus 1-associated disease be diagnosed in cats?
  6. What are the logical antibiotic choices for treatment of bacterial rhinitis?
  7. Is there clinical benefit for the use of lysine, interferon, or anti-viral therapy in cats with suspected herpesvirus 1 rhinitis?
  8. How can I perform therapeutic and diagnostic nasal lavage in dogs and cats?
  9. Can nasal biopsies be taken without an endoscope?
  10. What are the clinical manifestations of nasopharyngeal polyps in cats?
  11. Can I manage cats with nasopharyngeal polyps without a board-certified surgeon?
  12. How can I diagnosis nasal aspergillosis and cryptococcosis in dogs and cats?
  13. How do I apply clotrimazole for the treatment of aspergillosis?
  14. What are the optimal protocols for itraconazole and fluconazole?
  15. Can amphotericin B be administered economically?
  16. How can I differentiate pyothorax from FIP and chylothorax?
  17. How can I place and maintain a chest tube in my practice?
  18. How should I manage pyothorax cases?
  19. How can I definitely diagnosis FIP?
  20. How can I treat cases with FIP?
  21. Can FIP be prevented?
  22. What is the best treatment plan for chylothorax in dogs and cats?
  23. Can I safely acquire airway washings from dogs with suspected bacterial pneumonia?
  24. What are the most appropriate antibiotic choices for bacterial pneumonia?
  25. Are there pathogenic respiratory Mycoplasmas in dogs or cats?
  26. What are the differential diagnoses for proteinuria in dogs and cats?
  27. What is better, urine dipstick, urinary protein/creatinine ratio, or ERD screen?
  28. What is the minimal diagnostic plan for a dog or cat with proteinuria?
  29. What are the pros and cons for taking a renal biopsy in dogs or cats?
  30. Is there anything new to save dogs with Lyme glomerulonephropathy?
  31. How should I manage dogs with proteinuria?
  32. What is the optimal workup for dogs with urinary incontinence?
  33. Do I need urethral pressure profilometry to prove weak sphincters in dogs?
  34. Why is DES better than PPA for management of urethral incompetence in dogs?
  35. What is the optimal way to use DES and PPA concurrently?
  36. Are urethral collagen injections effective for treatment of refractory urethral incompetence in dogs?
  37. What surgical procedures can be used to correct refractory urethral incompetence in dogs?
  38. What is the best way to diagnose an atonic bladder?
  39. What drugs should I use to treat dogs or cats with an atonic bladder?
  40. What is the best way to treat dogs or cats with suspected urethrospasm?
  41. Do dogs and cats develop hyperactive bladders like women?
  42. What are the causes of feline lower urinary tract inflammation?
  43. What are the best 2 treatments for idiopathic FLUTI?
  44. What are the optional treatments for idiopathic FLUTI?

 

Dr. Oswald questions

 

Cardiac disease.

1.      Is a heart murmur always indicative of underlying heart disease ?

2.      Are cardiac arrhythmias common in cats ?

3.      Is atenolol or diltiazem a better treatment option for feline cardiomyopathy ?

4.      What is the best treatment strategy for congestive heart failure in cats ?

5.      How do I prevent thromboembolism in feline cardiomyopathy patients ?

6.      This asymptomatic dog has a murmur.  What diagnostics are indicated ?

7.      How can I safely optimize diuretic therapy ?

8.      Which drug is better – enalapril or benazepril ?

9.      When should I initiate vasodilator therapy ?

10.   Should I be using carvedilol in my cardiac patients ?

11.   Should I be using pimobendan  in my cardiac patients (and how do I get it) ?

12.   What are the important consideration when rechecking my cardiac patients ?

Respiratory disease.

      13.  How do I determine if a coughing dog has bronchitis or dynamic airway collapse ?

      14.  Which cough suppressant works best in dogs ?

      15.  When should I be using bronchodilators in coughing dogs ?  Which one ?

      16.  When do I consider surgical intervention or tracheal stents in airway collapse ? 

      17.  When would I use Viagra in a coughing dog ? 

      18.  How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease ?

      19.  Is corticosteroid treatment always indicated for feline asthma ?

      20.  What are my steroids options for asthmatic cats ?

      21.  Can I use human asthma drugs to treat cats ?

      22.  Does cyproheptadine improve asthmatic symptoms ?

      23.  When should I be using bronchodilator treatment in asthmatic cats ?

Renal failure.

24.    Does this patient have acute or chronic renal disease ?

25.    How important is a kidney biopsy ?  Is it safe ?           

26.    Should all renal failure patients be receiving fluid therapy ?

27.    Is blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients ?

28.    Which antihypertensive treatment is better – amlodipine or benazepril ?

29.    What is the best way to improve urine output in oliguric patients ?

30.    What are the realistic goals in treating chronic renal failure ?

31.    What diet and drugs really work in chronic renal failure patients ?

Bladder/kidney stones.

      32.  What are the most likely urinary stones seen in dogs and cats ?

      33.  I found a stone -  should it be removed ? 

      34.  Is lithotripsy an effective treatment for stones in dogs and cats ?

      35.  Can I perform voiding urohydropropulsion in my practice ?

36.   Why does dissolution diet therapy not always work for me ?

      34.  What is the best way to prevent recurrent struvite stones ?

      35.  What are the best ways to prevent recurrent calcium oxalate stones ?

Bladder tumors

36.  When should I be suspicious of bladder cancer ?

37.  What is the best initial test to evaluate the urethra/prostate ?

38.  How accurate is the bladder tumor urine antigen test ?

39.  What are the best ways to evaluate the urinary bladder wall ?

40.  The bladder wall is abnormal – how do I obtain a representative sample ?

41.  What is the best medical treatment for transitional cell carcinoma ?

42.  What is the likely outcome of transitional cell carcinoma ?

               

 

 

 

Seminar Schedule

(16 CE hours)

Seminar registration

Friday March 30:    7.15am - 8.00am

Seminars

Friday & Saturday 8.00am - 1.30pm

Sunday 8.00am - 1.00pm

 

Registration fee: (16 CE hours approved in California, NV, WA, OR & AAVSB RACE approved in most other states.)

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education- this seminar is approved for 16 CE Hrs.

Earlybird       By February 16          $585.00

Advanced       By    March 2           $605.00

Regular                                               $625.00

  • Complete seminar notes
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Certificate of completion

Cancellation: 10 % processing fee prior to February 28, 2007. Transfer only, after February 28

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

 

                        

CE credits

Approved by the  AAVSB 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

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