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A 2 day seminar
Boston
March 28 - 29, 2008
Managing common feline problems
Michael Lappin
D.VM., Ph.D., DACVIM
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
&
Deborah Greco
D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM
Senior Medical consultant
Nestle Purina Petcare
Tamara Grubb
D.V.M., DACVA
Pfizer Animal Health
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:
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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
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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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Venue:
Doubletree Guest Suites Boston
 400
Soldiers Field Rd. Boston
Phone Tel: 617-783-0090
Group Room rate:
Please call for hotel availability 800-487-5650
$179.00 dbl/night plus tax
Cancellations: You will be charged for your complete stay
if you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. There is also a
penalty for early departure.
Self parking is $20 overnite and $5.00 for the day
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The Doubletree Guest Suites
Boston Hotel is a
full-service, all-suite hotel
beside the scenic Charles
River at Boston's gateway
just off I-90 (Mass Turnpike),
overlooks the Boston and
Cambridge skylines only ten
minutes from Logan
International Airport.
Our well-appointed suites and
executive accommodations boast
all the comforts of home,
including wireless high-speed
internet access. Our
full-service Boston hotel offers
garage parking and
complimentary shuttle
service to the area's finest
dining, shopping and
entertainment districts in
downtown Boston and Harvard
Square in Cambridge.
In addition to a great
location, our guests enjoy the
use of our on-site fitness
center and indoor pool. Dine in
casual comfort at our Boathouse
Grille, featuring American
classics and fabulous seafood.
Relax with your favorite
beverage in the Terrace Lounge.
As a special treat, we proudly
present nationally renowned
entertainers at our very own
Scullers Jazz Club, voted
"Best Live Music Venue in
Boston" by CitySearch.com,
and "#1 Jazz Club in Boston"
by Boston TAB magazine
and Improper Bostonian. |
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Driving to Hotel
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Located just off I-90(Mass Turnpike), East Bound
take Exit 18-Brighton/Cambridge; West Bound take Exit
20-Brighton/Cambridge.
From Airport, exit via the Ted Williams Tunnel, follow sign to I-90W and
take Exit 20-Brighton/Cambridge, after paying $1.00 toll, bear right
towards Cambridge. At second light turn right, Hotel driveway is on your
right.
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(directions sent with registration confirmation)
 Seminar schedule
Registration:
Friday March 28: 7.30am - 8.00am
Seminars:
Friday March 28:
8.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday March 29:
8.00am - 5.00pm
Lunch (included)
12.30pm - 1.30pm daily
Seminar
registration (16 CE hrs-also approved by the
AAVSB RACE program in most states including MA, VT, NH, ME,
PA, RI & CT):
Seminar
registration (16 CE hrs-also approved by the
AAVSB RACE program in most states including MA, VT, NH, ME,
PA, RI & CT):
Technicians - subtract
$80.00
Includes lunch &
breaks daily
Complete notes
Certificate of attendance
Directions to hotel will be mailed with confirmation
Cancellations-10%
cancellation fee
80%
refund or seminar
transfer after March 1, 2008
No refund- only seminar transfer after
March 12, 2008
CE credits
IVS complies with the following guidelines:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Certificate of attendance
- Complete seminar notes
- Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB Race program
Register online or by mail or fax 831-458-0123
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Boston For more Hotel information
visit
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