Conference Coverage

Bash Halow, LVT, CVPM, previews his upcoming session at the Fetch Coastal dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, explains the difference between obstructive and restrictive breathing patterns

Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO, explains her approach to managing conjunctivitis in dogs

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT shared what her favorite things about Fetch are

Daniel J. Burba, DVM, DACVS, explained the basics of equine skin grafting in a session during the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium, and in an interview with dvm360

The first 2 methods to start with, plus the mechanics of activated charcoal as a decontaminant

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, discusses the primary benefits of locoregional analgesia when compared to using systemic analgesia

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), talks about the avian respiratory system, including what makes birds susceptible to respiratory infections

Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V discusses how poor consideration of patients’ emotional wellbeing can have negative consequences

Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), explains more about respiratory emergencies, and the role technicians can play in saving these patients, topics he was presenting at the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium.

Lucy Sumners, RVT, VTS(ECC), discussed management of acute kidney injury at the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium and in an interview with dvm360.

Many veterinary professionals regularly place catheters, but are they doing it right?

Brennen McKenzie, VMD, MSc, MA, director of veterinary medicine at Loyal, a biotechnology company, and a clinical practitioner, discusses the use of lab values as predictors for disease.

Symposium attendees should check out these events during the final 2 days of this year’s event

Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL, talks about medical errors in the veterinary profession

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, discusses the importance of monitoring medications patients are taking before going under anesthesia to determine if it is safe or not.

Brennen McKenzie, VMD, MSc, MA, discusses how metabolic dysfunction impairs health in older dogs, in a dvm360 interview.

CE sessions being presented at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium are addressing ECGs, veterinary technician care and other topics in cardiology

Myths surrounding GI decontamination, and what the truth really is

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DiplABVP (Avian Practice) offers a preview of her upcoming lecture at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas

SWVS attendees won’t want to miss these 8 featured sessions at this year’s event

SWVS attendees have the opportunity to attend a private screening of the anticipated short film, The Dog

Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, discusses how stress and comorbidities may impact wound healing, as well as factors to consider when deciding on the type of surgical closure

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, talks about common toxins for older pets, as well as how breed impacts exposure

Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO, explains her squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis procedure, beyond just the clinical signs

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, explains what the most common heart diseases are for canine and feline patients

The latest addition to dvm360’s Fetch On-Demand programming will feature lectures from the 2024 Fetch Kansas City conference

Addison’s disease, and why it should be added to every differential list, was discussed in a session at the 2024 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City

Learning more about the Veterinary Innovation Summit and Veterinary Innovation Council from Jennifer Wesler, DVM, DACVO

VEG (Veterinary Emergency Group) sent 45 staff members to the 2024 Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, Missouri to attend continuing education sessions for customer service representatives