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Description: A panicked owner brings in their pet with an emergency... what do you do? Patients can be rushed into any practice on an emergency basis. Veterinary Technicians and Nurses are often the f ...
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The Titanium TTA Rapid® system by Rita Leibinger is a revolutionary solution for treating Cruciate Ligament Ruptures in Canine and Feline patients. With its straightforward procedure, TTA Rapid® requi ... -
Brief overview of the immunology of atopic disease and how we treat atopy. Review the pros and cons of different methods of allergy testing and why immunotherapy should be our end goal for most of our ...
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This session will present practical case-based examples illustrating the clinical application of amniotic-derived bioscaffolds in veterinary patients, informed by extensive human and veterinary anecdo ... -
Amniotic-derived bioscaffolds have been utilized in human medicine across a variety of clinical disciplines including wound care, ophthalmology, organ, orthopedics, and soft tissue support. This sessi ... -
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We’ll tackle the key factors every owner should consider, including: · Mindset: How do I prepare for exit ownership · Buyer mindset: What do buyers really find important · Financing essentials: What s ... -
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Looking at how to streamline administrative workflows to make the veterinary team's lives easier, enhance the client experience, and despite not wanting to think of a vet practice as a business - grow ... -
When the immune system turns against the body's own blood cells, the results can be devastating and life-threatening, requiring immediate recognition and aggressive intervention. This lecture examines ...
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Dental x-rays are an essential part of the oral exam. You are now taking diagnostic x-rays but what are you seeing? Learn how to properly position dental x-rays to be able identify the correct teeth ...
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Veterinary professionals face high levels of stress and burnout, and engagement in lifestyle medicine behaviors can offer a proactive, evidence-based path to well-being. This session explores how simp ...
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Unhealthy habits lead to high organizational costs for veterinary teams through increased healthcare spending, higher rates of absenteeism, and reduced job performance. This session shows how integrat ...
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In this engaging session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to interpret CBC results in the context of various clinical scenarios, ensuring accurate and informed decisions in patien ... -
This lecture focuses on understanding and addressing common cat destructive behaviors, such as scratching, jumping on surfaces, fear of travel, and play aggression. We will explore the underlying caus ...
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This topic explores the signs of cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in pets, how it impacts their daily lives, and what supportive measures pet owners can take to improve their pets' quality of life ...
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Overview of allergic and dermatologic workup in cats, the unique ways cats manifest dermatologic disease, as well as treatment options. Review of allergy mimickers that can make these diagnoses challe ...
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Let’s go beyond the basics of CPR to tackle some of the most challenging and thought-provoking questions that emerge. “How long should you perform CPR?” “What’s different in CPR for cats versus dogs?” ...
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Choosing the right antiseizure medication can be challenging, especially when balancing seizure control with patient comorbidities, medication side effects, and client resources. This session will wal ...
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Dental radiographs are an essential part of the oral exam. The crown is just the tip of the iceberg. Approximately 42% of dental pathology is found subgingivally. Radiographs will help diagnose path ...
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Review of how the skin is affected with various endocrine/ hormonal, paraneoplastic, infectious, nutritional, metabolic and immune-mediated conditions.
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Not every down dog has intervertebral disc disease. This session explores the wide range of differential diagnoses for paresis and paralysis in canine patients, emphasizing that a thorough neurologica ...
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You have 10 minutes to provide a perfect euthanasia experience for patient and client. Can it be done? You bet it can. Being tight on time can still lead to beautiful, smooth euthanasias. It's all abo ... -
In this lecture we discuss euthanasia appointments. The good, bad and the ugly. We discuss why a pet may be euthanized and if that is something you may or may not support, how one deals with that situ ...
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Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) insufficiency and medial patellar luxations are common orthopedic problems in dogs and cats. Successful treatment of these conditions requires accurate diagnosis and a ... -
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Join Mat Brost as he explores Dr. Elsey’s nutritional approach to tackling the feline CKD and diabetes epidemic. This session will examine the role of phosphorus and protein sources in cat food, as we ... -
The session will begin with a practical, cat-friendly approach to performing a neurological exam in even the most uncooperative feline patients, highlighting modifications that improve diagnostic accu ...
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From physiologic predispositions to treatment, please join us as we discuss idiopathic cystitis and the ways we can use environmental and nutritional intervention to help our feline friends. -
This lecture delves into feline behavior modification, focusing on understanding and addressing inter-cat conflicts. It highlights the importance of evaluating both medical and behavioral factors, emp ...
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Animals hide pain as part of a strong evolutionary survival response. Chronic pain can be particularly difficult to identify since it often has a slow onset and because we rely heavily on pet caregivers to be able to identify pain. But scientifically we know animals feel pain and we must be committed to actively looking for pain in our patients/pets and to educating pet caregivers on pain identification. Pain assessment and scoring systems for chronic pain identification in dogs and cats for use by veterinary professionals and pet caregivers will be described.
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The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that serves to protect and defend the body from pathogens, yet many veterinary professionals lack foundational knowledge of how thi ...
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Differentiation of whether your canine patient is having respiratory signs from heart or pulmonary disease is challenging. This lecture will help guide the clinician in the assessment of dogs with re ...
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Various nursing practices are considered to be “standard of care”—but are they really? Some practices are continued out of tradition, some have valid evidence to support their use, and others are topi ...
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In this lecture we focus on NAVTA’s Title Protection Report. We will talk about what title protection is and what it means for our profession. We will also discuss the consequences of lack of title pr ...
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In this lecture we discuss what should dvms and technicians take into consideration as their patient’s reach the end of their lives. We discuss how to allow technicians to help with creating a care pl ...
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Do you have a feline patient suffering from chronic enteropathy? Join us as we discuss the indications for a diagnostic elimination diet trial, how to properly perform one, and the evidence-based nutr ... -
Do your clients often discuss their nutritional concerns through the lens of common misconceptions? Please join us in learning how to effectively dispel the myths and empower your owners with "nutriti ... -
Medical errors and mistakes account for 10 percent of all deaths within human populations in the United States, yet in veterinary settings, errors are rarely addressed or properly discussed despite th ...
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Medical errors and mistakes account for 10 percent of all deaths within human populations in the United States, yet in veterinary settings, errors are rarely addressed or properly discussed despite th ...
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Pain is a very individual sensation and the best way to identify pain in a patient and the only way to know if our analgesic protocols are truly effective is to LOOK for pain in every patient. The importance of pain scoring and the contribution of the entire veterinary team in implementing/maintaining scoring will be discussed. Also, practice patients will be scored using EASY pain scoring systems.
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This lecture explores the complexities of dog and cat behavior modification. While emphasizing the importance of understanding classical and operant conditioning in shaping pet behaviors, we focus on ...
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Periodontal disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed disease in companion animals but do we really understand this disease. Periodontal disease is also one of the most preventable disorders. Le ...
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Chronic pain can be very difficult to treat, but treatment is imperative for the patient’s health, behavior and quality of life. A variety of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for chronic pain in dogs and cats will be discussed and evidence of efficacy presented in a PATIENT-centered approach.
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Misconceptions of analgesic drug effects/adverse effects often limit efficacious and safe use of the drug. Mechanisms of action, appropriate patient selection and appropriate use of a variety of analgesic drugs used for both acute and chronic pain will be discussed.
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What do 99% of critical care patients need? Vascular access! In many cases, this intervention serves as a lifeline, allowing us to administer proper therapy and an ease of appropriate diagnostics. Per ...
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Pain relief in our patients is a requirement of our professional oath and the ‘right thing’ to do for the patient. Unfortunately, effective analgesia can be inadvertently overlooked in a busy day in practice. Easy to implement analgesic options with drugs/techniques available in most every practice will be discussed in a ‘how to’ approach.
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Synopsis: Pain is multifaceted – and effective pain relief often requires a multifaceted approach. Simple nonpharmacologic techniques (‘physical’ medicine) can be implemented in almost every practice and can be utilized as a ‘team approach’ using both the skills of the doctors and the technicians. Simple techniques and the science behind them will be discussed. The focus will be on rehabilitation and physical techniques that don’t require drugs or equipment.
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This lecture focuses on puppy and kitten development stages and the importance of socialization in preventing behavioral issues. It highlights how positive emotional exposure during critical early dev ...
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If you’re like many veterinary professionals, you got into this business to help animals – not because you loved the endless paperwork and administrative tasks that go into running a successful practi ... -
Performing a Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) entails much more than removing plaque and calculus from the teeth. A thorough dental prophylaxis consists of educating the client, ...
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In this lecture we discuss how technicians can help clients with end of life planning for their pets. We discuss state legalities and how to work within those. Is this a career path for you? How can y ...
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Local anesthetics are very powerful analgesics that can have both an immediate and potentially long-term effect on pain. The drugs are easy to use and most local blocks can be done in any practice. Th ...
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Are your patients receiving one of the most powerful analgesic drugs available for prevention of surgical pain? Part 2 of local/regional blocks will include detailed descriptions and videos of blocks for painful procedures on the thorax, abdomen and limbs. These are general blocks that any practice can do without specialized equipment.
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Choosing to end the life of a beloved and loyal companion is a responsibility that many people find hard to bear. This makes it particularly challenging to navigate conversations surrounding decision ...
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