Aging and Nutrition: Can Diet Extend Lifespan and Healthspan?
This session will explore the impact of dietary interventions on the mechanisms and manifestations of aging, considering research evidence from lab animal models, humans, and companion animal species. Directions for future research, clinical implications, and popular misconceptions about diet and aging will also be discussed...
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Canine Degenerative Lumbosacral Disease: Diagnosis and Targeted Therapy
A practical review of the clinical signs and history of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS), physical exam findings, and the evidence for epidural injections for treatment.
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Euthanasia Reimagined
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
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How to Win in the Age of the Digital Disruptor
Dr. Thom Jenkins maps out ways in which to grow your business competitively. Learn the secrets of subscription and how to translate your learnings into Wellness Plan adoption and increased uptake of existing plans. Take back your pricing power through implementing the convenience, affordability and quality paradigm. Discover where local veterinary clinics have the edge. Lunch is provided with limited seating available on a first come, first serve basis...
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Updates in Pancreatitis: Innovation and PANOQUELL®-CA1
This presentation will review canine pancreatitis pathophysiology as well as the mechanism of action of the leukocyte-function associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) inhibitor, fuzapladib sodium for injection (PANOQUELL-CA1)
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PEEP Show: Ventilation Strategies for the Anesthetized Patient
Do the terms PPV, PIP, and VCM make you scream SOS? Here we will go over the different modes of ventilation such as pressure and volume control. We’ll assess the benefits and risks of each as well as review additional considerations and manipulations we can apply during mechanical ventilation such as PEEP and altering I:E ratio. We’ll talk about initiating mechanical ventilation in your patient, how to set a ventilator appropriately, and why certain strategies will benefit select groups of patients such as those with cardiac or lung disease. Both large animal and companion animal will be discussed...
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Strength Through Diversity: How Diversity and Inclusion Improve Access to Veterinary Healthcare
Speaking from the standpoint of quality of care, this session pulls from human healthcare and quality improvement science, as well as what data is available in vet med, to provide an objective, evidence-based perspective on why representation matters for pets, people and practices.
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Successfully Managing Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease: Managing the Two A's
1.0 CE Credit Hours | Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
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