A 2 day seminar

Limited to 65 participants

Scottsdale, Arizona

May 15 - 16, 2009

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. Dr. Grubb's areas of expertise include anesthesia and pain management.

 

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:

 

	The latest thoughts on management of the diabetic cat- this is all new information that will change the way you manage these patients!
	Oral hypoglycemics—Fact or fiction?
	Management of the brittle diabetic.
	How should I manage emergencies in diabetic cats
	Advances in insulin therapy: Getting the glucose curve you want.
	Do cats develop hyperadrenocorticism?
	Treatment of the recalcitrant hyperthyroid cat—I131? Tapazole? Surgery? Ipodate?
	How should I manage thyroid emergencies in cats (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, renal failure, thyroid storm, hypocalcemia)?
	How common is hypertension?
	How should I manage hypertension?
	How should I diagnose hypoadrenocorticism in cats?
	How should I manage hypoadrenocorticism in cats?
	Diagnosis and management of Haemobartonella felis infection
	What is the new name for Haemobartonella felis?
	Did you know that there are now two Haemobartonella spp in cats!
	Is enrofloxacin effective for haemobartonellosis?  How many cats will go blind?
	Salmonella & Campylobacter
	Inflammatory bowel disease
	Tumors including lymphoma
	Large bowel diarrhea
	Empirical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, parasites,
	How can I avoid doxycycline esophageal strictures?
	Two different ehrlichias were just found in cats in the United States !  Learn the optimal diagnostic and  therapeutic plan!
	Learn Dr. Lappin’s favorite 10 antibiotics and learn how he uses them empirically while finishing the diagnostic workup.
	Is there anything new in the diagnosis of FeLV or FIV infected cats?
	Should I use antiviral drugs in FeLV or FIV infection
	What about the FIP vaccine?
	Fibrosarcomas- current thoughts
	Developing a vaccination plan for catteries
	Should I use Giardia vaccine?
	Should I use Bordetella vaccine
	Nasal disease  & nasopharyngeal polyps
	Calicivirus infections
	Empirical treatment of respiratory diseases  (URI, pneumonia, asthma)
	How to do transoral airway washing
	Removing inflammatory polps
	Pain management in the cat- acute and chronic NSAID's in the cat Anesthesia tips in the cat

Accommodations & venue

Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort

5401 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Tel: 1-480-947-5400

Group Room rate:$159.00/night single or double (plus tax)

& housekeeping gratuity-$3.00 per room per day

& Porterage fee- $8.00 round trip per person 

 

Please call 1-800-487-5650 to book your room

 

Directions:

The resort is 12 Miles Northeast of Sky Harbor International Airport. Take the 202 East, exit on Scottsdale Road. Go North 5 miles. Resort will be on the right, East side of Scottsdale Road between Vista and Jackrabbit.

 

 

This seminar is approved in most states including California & Arizona.

Friday  May 15                                 7.30am - 8.00am

                Lunch (included)            12.30pm-1.30pm daily 

Registration fee: (16 American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved CE hours- accepted in Arizona, California & most other states)

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch daily. Please advise if you need a special meal.

• Earlybird     by April 10                $625.00
• Regular                                           $655.00

 

• Complete seminar notes
• Continental breakfast, breaks and lunch daily
• Certificate of completion
• Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days prior to seminar.  Seminar transfer only, if you cancel within 30 days of the seminar.

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education accepted in many States including Arizona and California

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.

Registration is easy

online

or by calling 1-800-487-5650

or download the registration form and mail or fax 

For more information visit Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort

or Scottsdale information