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The Seminar for the Small Animal Practitioner Continuing Education Series is designed to present an intensive review of a specific topic. Our goal is to provide the most up-to-date information on diagnosis and therapy with an emphasis on keeping it applicable for everyday practice.
One of the most popular Seminars presented in the past 10 years was ENDOCRINOLOGY –The ANSWERS. Since then, there have been many new and exciting developments in the field of veterinary endocrinology. This year’s Seminar focuses on the two diseases that have changed the most in diagnostic testing and treatment and offers An In Depth Look at Diabetes Mellitus and Cushing’s Disease.
Cushing’s disease isn’t the only cause of cortisol excess -- we are! Glucocorticoids (prednisone, dexamethasone, etc) are the most commonly used drugs in veterinary practice. They are used to treat inflammatory, immune mediated and neoplastic conditions. Indications for their use, differences between the various preparations, new preparations and how to dose them will be discussed.
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Course Topics...
• You will change your entire approach in treating diabetic cats
• You will have a better understanding of the various insulin preparations available
• You will feel comfortable treating the Ketoacidotic Diabetic
• You will know how to prevent and treat diabetic cataracts and complications associated with them
• You will have a better understanding of SARDS
• You will know the difference between prednisone and prednisolone and dexamethasone and how to dose them
• You will know when to use budesonide
• You will know what to do with a dog with a high ALKP
• You will know the differences between the various tests for Cushing’s and how to choose the best one for your patient
• You will know how to interpret an Adrenal Androgen Panel and when it is indicated
• You will know the best treatment for Cushing’s disease
• YOU WILL LOVE ENDOCRINOLOGY !!!
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Course Faculty...
Paul Miller DVM, Diplomate AVCOClinical Professor of Comparative Ophthalmology
Hattie Bortnowski DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Lauren Trepanier DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine), Diplomate ACVCP
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