Don’t Shun the Emo “shun” in the Veterinary Visit. How and Why We Address the Stress in our Patients
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Instructor: Neala Boyer, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), FearFreetm Elite certified practitioner
CE Credits Earned: 1
In this lecture, we will go beyond the signs demonstrated by fearful canine and feline patients receiving veterinary care and discuss how we consider their mental health while in our care. Many changes have been made in recent years in how we provide service to our patients and clients at the Veterinary Health Center small animal primary care service, and these will be discussed in detail. The session will cover how we consider the patient’s mental health at the forefront of our decision making and examples will be given to support these decisions. Important concepts will include why the change in patient handling and care has been needed in veterinary medicine to benefit the patient, the client, and the caregivers. We will cover real-world examples of the involvement of the veterinarian and associated staff in managing the emotional health of patients and how to align with our clients to make mutually beneficial decisions. Recent literature on stress associated with the veterinary visit and specific recommendations on employing change within a small animal practice will be discussed.
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Ch-ch-changes: Turn and Face the Strain
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Instructor: MacArthur Hafen Jr., LCMFT, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Counseling Services and Adryanna Drake, PhD, LCMFT, Clinical Assistant Prof
CE Credits Earned: 1
Change is hard whether you are a practice owner, first year associate, client, or a family member. Navigating change brings the potential for conflict, disappointment, and/or avoidance. Change is uncomfortable.
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Keep Calm and Feed On: Putting the Joy Back in Nutrition Conversations
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Instructor: Catherine Ruggiero, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
CE Credits Earned: 1
This lecture will provide an overview of nutritional recommendations for healthy pets, emphasizing life-stage nutrition. A brief review of alternative feeding strategies will also be included. Tips for communicating about nutrition with pet parents, as well as resources for a successful conversation, will also be included.
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How a Healthy Weight Improves the Well-Being and Longevity of Our Pets as Well as the Emotional Impact on Their Owners
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Instructor: Susan Nelson, DVM, Clinical Professor/Pet Health Center at Kansas State University Paulina Macias, DVM, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Intern at Kansas State Un
CE Credits Earned: 1
Nutrition is a key component of our pets’ healthy aging, with obesity being the number one nutritional problem we see in our patients. We know that pets who maintain a lean body condition are more likely to experience a better quality of life as well as have increased longevity when compared to their obese counterparts. Appropriate feeding throughout all life stages can help prevent diet-associated diseases, especially those related to excessive weight. Balanced feeding of our pets not only helps to prevent or minimize the development of several health issues but is also a key aspect of successful patient recovery and management of existing diseases. There is also a positive emotional impact on the owners when they see the results of a successful weight loss program for their pets. These successes have the added benefit of positively impacting the veterinary staff.
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Coughing in Elderly Small Breed Dogs
- $20
Instructor: Dr. Justin Thomason
CE Credits Earned: 0.5
In this presentation, Dr. Justin Thomason discusses cases involving coughing in elderly small breed dogs. This seminar focuses on diagnostic approaches, including clinical signs and the use of respiratory sounds, radiology and color flow doppler.
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Chronic Kidney Disease
- $30
Instructor: Dr. Greg Grauer
CE Credits Earned: 0.75
In this presentation, Dr. Grauer discusses the staging and management of chronic kidney disease in cats.
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Update on Canine Cushing's Disease
- $30
Instructor: Dr. Ken Harkin
CE Credits Earned: 0.75
Dr. Harkin describes several challenges with Cushing’s Disease, including atypical cases and expenses associated with different diagnostics and therapies. It also introduces several novel therapies including isotretinoin, cabergoline and trilostane.
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Update on Proterinuria in Dogs and Cats
- $40
Instructor: Dr. William Whitehouse
CE Credits Earned: 1
This lecture will review the identification, assessment, and management of proteinuria in dogs and cats. We will cover etiologies of proteinuria and current recommendations for management including renal biopsies, standard therapy, and immunosuppressive therapy.
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Don’t Shun the Emo “shun” in the Veterinary Visit. How and Why We Address the Stress in our Patients
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Instructor: Neala Boyer, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), FearFreetm Elite certified practitioner
CE Credits Earned: 1
In this lecture, we will go beyond the signs demonstrated by fearful canine and feline patients receiving veterinary care and discuss how we consider their mental health while in our care. Many changes have been made in recent years in how we provide service to our patients and clients at the Veterinary Health Center small animal primary care service, and these will be discussed in detail. The session will cover how we consider the patient’s mental health at the forefront of our decision making and examples will be given to support these decisions. Important concepts will include why the change in patient handling and care has been needed in veterinary medicine to benefit the patient, the client, and the caregivers. We will cover real-world examples of the involvement of the veterinarian and associated staff in managing the emotional health of patients and how to align with our clients to make mutually beneficial decisions. Recent literature on stress associated with the veterinary visit and specific recommendations on employing change within a small animal practice will be discussed.
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Feline Uveitis: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease in the Midwestern United States
- $40
Instructor: Dr. Jessica Meekins
CE Credits Earned: 1
This presentation will review select infectious diseases, including disseminated histoplasmosis and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), that result in ocular clinical signs in feline patients. After an overview of the clinically relevant anatomy and physiology of the uveal tract, we will focus on recognizing clinical signs of uveitis before discussing specific ocular lesions resulting from various infectious (fungal, viral) and other systemic causes of uveitis.
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Update on Management of Systemic Hypertension in Dogs and Cats
- $40
Instructor: Dr. William Whitehouse
CE Credits Earned: 1
This lecture will provide an overview of the management of systemic hypertension in small animal patients. We will review recommendations on which blood pressure devices to use, best practices for obtaining an accurate blood pressure measurement, diagnosis of systemic hypertension, and treatment strategies. We will also evaluate the clinical use of telmisartan which was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of systemic hypertension in cats.
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The emergence of Atypical and Indolent Lymphomas in Dogs
- $40
Instructor: Dr. Raelene Wouda
CE Credits Earned: 1
Whilst diffuse large B-cell lymphoma remains the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease in dogs, several less common forms of lymphoma are being recognized with increasing frequency, and account for up to 30% of canine lymphoma cases in some studies. These atypical subtypes of lymphoma warrant a unique diagnostic perspective and approach to case management, which will be discussed during this presentation.
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Pediatric Dentistry
- $40
Instructor: Dr. Douglas Winter
CE Credits Earned: 1
This presentation will focus on the most common pediatric dental conditions encountered in the veterinary practice. Pediatric dentistry generally refers to issues encountered in the first 12 months of life. During the time of development of the dental structures, there are many problems that can occur which will lead to significant pain and disease. As with most other oral conditions, our patients rarely show outward signs of disease. It is the responsibility of the veterinarian and support staff to recognize normal versus abnormal development and be able to offer appropriate treatment to resolve these issues.
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Feline Oral Pathology
- $40
Instructor: Dr. Douglas Winter
CE Credits Earned: 1
This presentation will cover basic feline oral pathology, including how to correctly identify, treat and manage issues that are commonly encountered; specifically, caudal mucositis (feline chronic gingivostomatitis), juvenile periodontitis/hyperplastic gingivitis, periodontal disease, common dentition and soft tissue problems like tooth resorption (Types 1 and 2) and neoplasia.
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