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December 7, 2010
Heart disease is a common problem diagnosed in cats and dogs. It can be a congenital problem or acquired later in life. Patients with heart disease may present with an incidental murmur or in fulminant congestive heart failure requiring immediate emergency treatment. 6 CE hours.
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December 7, 2010
In this course, you'll learn the theory and practice of providing information and clinical support for clients interested in home preparing foods or selecting ?natural? commercial diets and the theory and practice that underlie the clinical use of botanical and nutraceutical medications alongside of or instead of conventional pharmaceuticals or surgery. 6.8 CE Credits.
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December 7, 2010
Cytology is a minimally invasive, yet diagnostically powerful tool that can provide you and your clients with a wealth of information about the patient. The goal of this conference will be to strengthen cytologic skills through the extensive use of clinical examples. The emphasis will be on improving recognition of the more common neoplasms and differentiating them from non-neoplastic conditions. 5.25 CE hours.
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December 7, 2010
This course will highlight practical aspects of veterinary oncology such as breaking the news to clients, and managing chemotherapy side effects and cancer pain. 8.5 credit hours.
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December 7, 2010
Though any infectious agent can spread in a hospital, nosocomial agents are those that have evolved to be highly adapted to the hospital ecosystem. Certain strains of Staph aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Clostridium difficile, and others spread between patients and hospitals in both humans and animals. The ecology and general means by which nosocomial agents spread will be covered in the first hour. Details for specific agents along with disinfection and monitoring will be covered. 1 CE credit.
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December 7, 2010
This course features practical tips on minimizing stress for their feline patients in the clinic setting; the latest information on managing renal failure, practical and effective protocols for anesthesia and analgesia in geriatric cats. 7.2 CE credits.
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December 7, 2010
This course covers basic Principles of oncology, diagnostic imaging of cancer patients, practical radiation therapy, chemotherapy drugs, managing the feline cancer patient, canine nasal tumors, lymphoma in dog and cats. 12 CE hours.
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December 7, 2010
This neurology course focuses on common brain disorders in dogs and cats. Some animals have untreatable brain tumors or other serious diseases, and others have conditions that are treatable or at least controllable. How do we tell them apart? How do we localize the problem to different parts of the brain? 7 CE credits.
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December 7, 2010
This course will help you change your entire approach in treating diabetic cats and help you have a better understanding of the various insulin preparations available. You will feel comfortable treating the Ketoacidotic Diabetic and know how to prevent and treat diabetic cataracts and complications associated with them. 7 CE credits.
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