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AESCULIGHT (3)
- Sunday, 2:00 pmS23A – A Special Kind of Light: Lasers in Veterinary SurgerySponsored By:
Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS – Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center ### 272895###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS23B – Laser Surgery in Highly Vascular Tissue for Everyday PractitionersSponsored By:
William E. Schultz, DVM – Schultz Veterinary Clinic ### 272897###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS23C – Dermatologic Laser SurgeriesSponsored By:
David Duclos, DVM, DACVD – Animal Skin and Allergy Clinic ### 272900###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmS23A – A Special Kind of Light: Lasers in Veterinary Surgery
ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. (8)
- Wednesday, 8:00 amS27A – Clinical Impact & Management of Inappetence in Oncology PatientsSponsored By:
Chad M. Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology) – Iowa State University ### 172776###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 284932###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amS27B – Inappetence: An Internist's Tail Sponsored By:
Derek P. Burney, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialists of North Texas ### 284921###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 284932###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amS27C – Wasting Away: Managing Weight Loss in Chronic Kidney DiseaseSponsored By:
Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, DACVN, PhD – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 264173###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 284932###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amS27DP – Inappetence in the Post-op Patient: Does It Eat at You?Sponsored By:
Todd Duffy, DVM, DACVECC – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 292007###Co-Presenter @@@ Nicole Ehrhart, VMD, MS, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172772###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 284932###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmS27EP – Inappetence Panel DiscussionSponsored By:
Derek P. Burney, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialists of North Texas ### 284921###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, DACVN, PhD – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 264173###Co-Presenter @@@ Chad M. Johannes, DVM – Iowa State University ### 172776###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 284932###Co-Presenter
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmS27FP – Concept to Clinic: New Rules of Local AnestheticsSponsored By:
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Co-Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Co-Presenter @@@ Todd Duffy, DVM, DACVECC – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 292007###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmS27G – New Long-acting Local Anesthetic: Crucial Piece in the Multimodal JigsawSponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Duffy, DVM, DACVECC – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 292007###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmS27H – Stem Cell Therapy: New Advances in Arthritis CareSponsored By:
James Gaynor, DVM, MS, DACVAA, DAAPM – Peak Performance Veterinary Group ### 284933###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Duffy, DVM, DACVECC – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 292007###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amS27A – Clinical Impact & Management of Inappetence in Oncology Patients
BANK OF AMERICA PRACTICE SOLUTIONS (2)
- Monday, 8:00 amS25AP – The 10 Steps to Purchasing or Starting a Veterinary ClinicSponsored By:
Mariza Martinez – Bank of America ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America ### 273664###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS25BP – The Price is Right: What Banks Look for When Financing Your TransitionSponsored By:
Mariza Martinez – Bank of America ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America ### 273664###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS25AP – The 10 Steps to Purchasing or Starting a Veterinary Clinic
BAYER (10)
- Monday, 6:30 amIS1 – Infection vs Disease: Threats, Pets & Vets – What You Need to KnowSponsored By:
Leah A. Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Missouri ### 172613###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS1AP – Difficult Dermatology: Real Cases, Real Medicine, Real Experts ISponsored By:
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Co-Presenter @@@ James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University ### 172697###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists ### 177137###Co-Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS1BP – Difficult Dermatology: Real Cases, Real Medicine, Real Experts IISponsored By:
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Co-Presenter @@@ James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University ### 172697###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists ### 177137###Co-Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS1C – Itchy Dog: Is It Allergic or Not? How to Tell the DifferenceSponsored By:
Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists ### 177137###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS1D – Dealing with Chronic Otitis: Help for Those Difficult CasesSponsored By:
James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University ### 172697###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS4P – Bartonellosis: Who's Really at Risk? The Untold Health Threats of an Emerging Infectious DiseaseSponsored By:
Edward Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 178335###Co-Presenter @@@ Christopher Woods, MD, MPH – Duke University ### 307080###Co-Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS2AP – Update on Select Feline Infectious Diseases Sponsored By:
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Jane Sykes, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 172744###Co-Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amS2B – Winning Strategies for Allergies & AtopySponsored By:
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amS2C – Pain Management 360: Treatment Strategies for the Canine Arthritis PatientSponsored By:
James Gaynor, DVM, MS, DACVAA, DAAPM – Peak Performance Veterinary Group ### 284933###Primary Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amS2D – Dermatophytes, Demodex & Pyoderma: Oh My! New Diagnostics & TreatmentsSponsored By:
Lynette Cole, DVM, MS, DACVD – The Ohio State University ### 284601###Primary Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
- Monday, 6:30 amIS1 – Infection vs Disease: Threats, Pets & Vets – What You Need to Know
BEYOND INDIGO PETS (1)
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (13)
- Monday, 2:00 pmS32A – Challenges of Managing the Feline Chronic Kidney Disease PatientSponsored By:
Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS – International Cat Care ### 316152###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS32B – Update on Diagnosis, Treatment & Monitoring of the Hyperthyroid CatSponsored By:
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS32C – Case-Based Approach to Management of Feline DiabetesSponsored By:
Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital ### 316153###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS32DP – Feline Medicine Q&A with Panel: Moderated by Dr. Grant BeckettSponsored By:
Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital ### 316153###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS – International Cat Care ### 316152###Co-Presenter @@@ Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Co-Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
- Monday, 7:30 pmE17 – Veterinary Student ReceptionSponsored By:
- Wednesday, 8:00 amS31AP – CLIENTOLOGY(SM)Sponsored By:
Keri Christensen – Boehringer Ingelheim ### 311255###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarah J. Wooten, DVM – Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital ### 311221###Co-Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amS31B – Run It Like DisneySponsored By:
Guy Smith ### 311252###Primary Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amS31CP – Crystal Clear CommunicationSponsored By:
Guy Smith ### 311252###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarah J. Wooten, DVM – Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital ### 311221###Co-Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amS31DP – More Than Good MedicineSponsored By:
Guy Smith ### 311252###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarah J. Wooten, DVM – Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital ### 311221###Co-Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmS31EP – CLIENTOLOGY(SM)Sponsored By:
Keri Christensen – Boehringer Ingelheim ### 311255###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarah J. Wooten, DVM – Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital ### 311221###Co-Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmS31F – Run It Like DisneySponsored By:
Guy Smith ### 311252###Primary Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmS31GP – Crystal Clear CommunicationSponsored By:
Guy Smith ### 311252###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarah J. Wooten, DVM – Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital ### 311221###Co-Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmS31HP – More Than Good MedicineSponsored By:
Guy Smith ### 311252###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarah J. Wooten, DVM – Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital ### 311221###Co-Presenter @@@ Rachel Abrams, DVM ### 358727###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS32A – Challenges of Managing the Feline Chronic Kidney Disease Patient
CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH (5)
- Sunday, 1:00 pmS30A – Novel Strategies for Management of Cats with Acute or Chronic URISponsored By:
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmS30B – The Interactions of Feline Physical & Mental HealthSponsored By:
Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – Ceva Animal Health ### 309763###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS30C – Why Is This Cat Scratching?Sponsored By:
Eva C. Schmidt, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177941###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS30D – Why Is This Dog Scratching?Sponsored By:
Ursula Thomas, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 196509###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Monday, 3:30 pmEL29 – Canine Heartworm Conversations with Clients: Share Your Knowledge & Protect the BondSponsored By:
Nora Grant, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 295076###Primary Presenter
- Sunday, 1:00 pmS30A – Novel Strategies for Management of Cats with Acute or Chronic URI
CLINICIAN'S BRIEF, MISSION RABIES (1)
COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE (11)
- Monday, 11:30 amEL3 – A Tiered Approach to Starting & Growing Rehab in Your PracticeSponsored By:
Erica Shoults, DVM – Companion Animal Health ### 284600###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa A. Miller, DVM, CCRT – Litecure ### 172786###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 1:30 pmHO16 – Intra-articular Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the CanineSponsored By:
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Instructor @@@ Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Instructor
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS15A – The Science of Laser Therapy & PhotobiomodulationSponsored By:
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amS15B – The Art of Laser Therapy: Case ManagementSponsored By:
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:30 amEL10 – The P-R-P of Platelet Rich PlasmaSponsored By:
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 10:00 amS15C – Laser Therapy Applications: Routine & Not So RoutineSponsored By:
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amS15D – Laser Therapy: Advice for Use in the Real WorldSponsored By:
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS15E – Pain Management & LaserSponsored By:
Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS15F – Laser’s Role Managing OASponsored By:
Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmS15G – Cool Laser Case StudiesSponsored By:
Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS15H – Incorporating Laser TherapySponsored By:
Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Monday, 11:30 amEL3 – A Tiered Approach to Starting & Growing Rehab in Your Practice
DECHRA (1)
DENTALAIRE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, HENRY SCHEIN, iM3, MIDMARK (3)
- Monday, 7:30 amHO1 – Taking Your Dentistry Skills to the Next LevelSponsored By:
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Instructor @@@ Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education ### 263507###Instructor
- Wednesday, 7:30 amHO3 – Feline Extractions Made EasierSponsored By:
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
- Wednesday, 1:30 pmHO2 – Canine Extractions Made EasierSponsored By:
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
- Monday, 7:30 amHO1 – Taking Your Dentistry Skills to the Next Level
DENTALAIRE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, HENRY SCHEIN, iM3, MIDMARK, SURGITEL/GSC (2)
- Wednesday, 7:30 amHO3 – Feline Extractions Made EasierSponsored By:
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
- Wednesday, 1:30 pmHO2 – Canine Extractions Made EasierSponsored By:
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
- Wednesday, 7:30 amHO3 – Feline Extractions Made Easier
ELANCO (17)
- Monday, 8:00 amS18A – The Physiology of Pain
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS18B – How They Tell Us When They Hurt: Recognizing Pain in Veterinary Patients
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS18C – Treating Pain Doesn't Need to be a Pain: How to Institute Positive Change in Your Practice
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amEL2 – Confidence in Wound ClosureSponsored By:
Greg Brown, MBA – Elanco ### 284599###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 11:00 amS18D – Behind the Eight Ball: Playing Catch-up with a Painful Patient
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS6 – Latest Advances in Surgical Pain Recognition & ManagementSponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Ramirez, DVM ### 316894###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS18E – Mu, Kappa, Delta...It's All Greek to Me - Understanding Opioid Receptors, Classes & Their Mechanism of Action in Our Canine & Feline Patients
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS18F – Pain Assessment for the Veterinary Technician Anesthetist: How to Recognize & Advocate Treatment of Pain in Your Patients Pre-op to Post-op
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS18G – "Does It Hurt?"- Teaching Our Clients How to Identify Pain in Their Pets at Home
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Tiffany Lewis, DVM – Elanco ### 316893###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS18H – Multimodal Pre-medicationsSponsored By:
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Tiffany Lewis, DVM – Elanco ### 316893###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:30 amIS9 – Managing Atopic Dermatitis: What Are Our Treatment Options?Sponsored By:
Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172718###Primary Presenter @@@ Alisse Mawrence, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316895###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS10P – New Rules: Managing OA without COX-InhibitionSponsored By:
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Co-Presenter @@@ Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR – Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle ### 270660###Co-Presenter @@@ Amber Rotenberry, DVM ### 316896###Moderator
- Wednesday, 7:30 amHO17 – Essentials of Abdominal Surgery
Donald Waldron, DVM, DACVS – WVC ### 177119###Instructor @@@ Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Instructor
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmS19AP – Geriatric Pain Management ISponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmS19BP – Geriatric Pain Management IISponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmS19CP – The Role of Acupuncture for Pain ManagementSponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmS19DP – The Future of Companion Animal Pain ManagementSponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS18A – The Physiology of Pain
ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH, HENRY SCHEIN ANIMAL HEALTH, MILLPLEDGE VETERINARY, STERIS IMS ANIMAL HEALTH (1)
ELANCO, IVAPM (12)
- Monday, 8:00 amS18A – The Physiology of Pain
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS18B – How They Tell Us When They Hurt: Recognizing Pain in Veterinary Patients
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS18C – Treating Pain Doesn't Need to be a Pain: How to Institute Positive Change in Your Practice
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS18D – Behind the Eight Ball: Playing Catch-up with a Painful Patient
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS18E – Mu, Kappa, Delta...It's All Greek to Me - Understanding Opioid Receptors, Classes & Their Mechanism of Action in Our Canine & Feline Patients
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS18F – Pain Assessment for the Veterinary Technician Anesthetist: How to Recognize & Advocate Treatment of Pain in Your Patients Pre-op to Post-op
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS18G – "Does It Hurt?"- Teaching Our Clients How to Identify Pain in Their Pets at Home
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Tiffany Lewis, DVM – Elanco ### 316893###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS18H – Multimodal Pre-medicationsSponsored By:
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Tiffany Lewis, DVM – Elanco ### 316893###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmS19AP – Geriatric Pain Management ISponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmS19BP – Geriatric Pain Management IISponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmS19CP – The Role of Acupuncture for Pain ManagementSponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmS19DP – The Future of Companion Animal Pain ManagementSponsored By:
Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA – Essex Animal Hospital ### 278966###Co-Presenter @@@ Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM – Adjunct Professor, University of Florida ### 278968###Co-Presenter @@@ Silene St. Bernard, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316897###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS18A – The Physiology of Pain
EVEROST (2)
- Monday, 1:30 pmHO16 – Intra-articular Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the CanineSponsored By:
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Instructor @@@ Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Instructor
- Tuesday, 7:30 amHO22 – Lateral Suture Repair Using Everost OrthoZipSponsored By:
Randy Basinger, DVM, DACVS – VetSurgLLC ### 272608###Instructor
- Monday, 1:30 pmHO16 – Intra-articular Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Canine
EVEROST, COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE (1)
EYECARE FOR ANIMALS (2)
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO15 – Updating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner ISponsored By:
Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor
- Sunday, 1:30 pmHO24 – Updating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner IISponsored By:
Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO15 – Updating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner I
FUJIFILM SONOSITE, MIDMARK CORPORATION, SCIL ANIMAL CARE, SOUND, UNIVERSAL IMAGING (6)
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO9 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: BasicSponsored By:
Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Coordinator
- Sunday, 1:30 pmHO10 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: BasicSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Monday, 7:30 amHO11 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: BasicSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Monday, 1:30 pmHO12 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: AdvancedSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Tuesday, 7:30 amHO13 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: AdvancedSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Tuesday, 1:30 pmHO14 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound for TechniciansSponsored By:
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO9 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: Basic
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS (4)
- Monday, 2:00 pmEL8 – Prevent Cross Contamination through Proper Cleaning ProceduresSponsored By:
Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc. ### 194783###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 2:30 pmEL9 – Prevent Nosocomial Infections through Proper Floor CareSponsored By:
Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc. ### 284701###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 10:00 amEL22 – Prevent Cross Contamination Through Proper Cleaning ProceduresSponsored By:
Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc. ### 194783###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 10:30 amEL23 – Prevent Nosocomial Infections Through Proper Floor CareSponsored By:
Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc. ### 284701###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 2:00 pmEL8 – Prevent Cross Contamination through Proper Cleaning Procedures
HENRY SCHEIN, MILA INTERNATIONAL, MILLPLEDGE VETERINARY, SMITHS MEDICAL (2)
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO5 – Clinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Companion Animals ISponsored By:
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Instructor @@@ Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Instructor
- Sunday, 1:30 pmHO6 – Clinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Companion Animals IISponsored By:
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Instructor @@@ Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO5 – Clinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Companion Animals I
HILL'S PET NUTRITION (6)
- Sunday, 7:00 pmE1 – Hill's Comedy NightSponsored By:
Kathleen Madigan ### 269845###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS20 – Advances in Renal NutritionSponsored By:
Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – Hill's Pet Nutrition ### 272671###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS3A – Feline Kidney Disease: Evidence Based MedicineSponsored By:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS3B – Feline Arthritis: Strategies for Managing Pain & MobilitySponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS3C – Chronic Kidney Disease: How Important Is Protein?Sponsored By:
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS3D – Muscle Matters: Causes & Treatment for Muscle Loss in Senior PetsSponsored By:
Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, DACVN, PhD – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 264173###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Sunday, 7:00 pmE1 – Hill's Comedy Night
IDEXX (19)
- Monday, 6:30 amIS3 – Get the Scoop on Poop: Fecal Diagnostics, Details & DataSponsored By:
Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University ### 178334###Primary Presenter @@@ Amanda C. Glass, DVM – Idexx Laboratories, Inc. ### 200671###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS4AP – Hematology: What Am I Missing That I Cannot Afford to Miss?Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Kevin Wade Burton, DVM – IDEXX ### 200483###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS4BP – Clinical Chemistry: Common Problems That Are Commonly Missed Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Kevin Wade Burton, DVM – IDEXX ### 200483###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS4CP – Urinalysis Challenges: What Am I Missing That I Cannot Afford to Miss?Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Graham Bilbrough, MA, VetMB, CertVA, MRCVS – IDEXX ### 194499###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa A. Maniscalco, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 200660###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS4DP – Endocrine Challenges: Don't Be Fooled Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa A. Maniscalco, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 200660###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS5A – Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Implications of Early Diagnosis & Staging on Disease ManagementSponsored By:
Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter @@@ Monie Yee, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200667###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS5B – Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Essential Facts for the Astute PractitionerSponsored By:
Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University ### 177141###Primary Presenter @@@ Monie Yee, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200667###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS5C – Feline Hyperthyroidism: Guidelines for Diagnosis & ManagementSponsored By:
Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University ### 177141###Primary Presenter @@@ James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200713###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS5D – Sometimes Skinny, Sometimes Not: Chronic Pancreatitis in CatsSponsored By:
Joerg Steiner, MedVet, DrMedVet., PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, AGAF – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200713###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS6A – Urinalysis: Why Pan for Gold?Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Barton, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 320158###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amS6C – Chronic Kidney Disease: How to Make the Most of an Early DiagnosisSponsored By:
Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Barton, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 320158###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amS6B – All About Fecal Diagnostics: Classic & Cutting EdgeSponsored By:
Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University ### 178334###Primary Presenter @@@ Kari Mundschenk, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 320159###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amS6DP – Diagnostic Workups Are Good Medicine for Cats: Update Your Protocols for Optimal CareSponsored By:
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Kari Mundschenk, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 320159###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmEL15 – Urinalysis: A Critical Part of the Minimum DatabaseSponsored By:
Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX ### 306761###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 2:30 pmEL16 – SDMA Matters Now: There’s a More Reliable Way to Test & Assess Kidney FunctionSponsored By:
Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmEL17 – Teach Your Old Preventive Care Program New Tricks: Improving Access & Affordability for Your Clients with Managed Preventive Care PlansSponsored By:
Kyle Lieberman – IDEXX ### 306762###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 3:30 pmEL18 – Change the Way You Look at Your SNAP Test Results: SNAP Pro Analyzer with ProRead SoftwareSponsored By:
Cameron Wise, MBA, PMP – IDEXX ### 307050###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 11:00 amEL21 – Stop Laboring in Vain! Plug the Leaks in Your LabSponsored By:
Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP – H. F. Wood Consulting ### 172764###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 12:00 pmIS18 – Ultrasonography of Canine & Feline Kidneys: Tips for Identifying Changes Associated with DiseaseSponsored By:
Michael Q. Bailey, Sr., DVM, DACVR – IDEXX ### 270330###Primary Presenter @@@ Amanda C. Glass, DVM – Idexx Laboratories, Inc. ### 200671###Moderator
- Monday, 6:30 amIS3 – Get the Scoop on Poop: Fecal Diagnostics, Details & Data
INTRAUMA (1)
JORGENSEN LABORATORIES, MILA INTERNATIONAL, MILLPLEDGE ANIMAL HEALTH, STERIS IMS ANIMAL HEALTH (1)
KARL STORZ VETERINARY (1)
KINDRED BIOSCIENCE, INC (2)
- Sunday, 1:00 pmS28A – Differentiating Sarcopenia & Cachexia in CatsSponsored By:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ Valentine Williams, DVM, MS, DACVS – Kindred Bioscience Inc ### 293301###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmS28B – Mirtazapine in Cats: Comprehensive ReviewSponsored By:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ Valentine Williams, DVM, MS, DACVS – Kindred Bioscience Inc ### 293301###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmS28A – Differentiating Sarcopenia & Cachexia in Cats
K-Laser (2)
- Wednesday, 10:00 amS33A – Laser Therapy SimplifiedSponsored By:
David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Primary Presenter @@@ Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS – K-Laser USA ### 196451###Moderator - Wednesday, 11:00 amS33B – Successful Laser ImplementationSponsored By:
David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Primary Presenter @@@ Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS – K-Laser USA ### 196451###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amS33A – Laser Therapy Simplified
KYON VETERINARY SURGICAL PRODUCTS (1)
LIFELEARN, INC (1)
LIVE OAK BANK (2)
- Tuesday, 6:00 pmS17AP – The Path to Practice Ownership ISponsored By:
Brian Faulk – Live Oak Bank ### 172632###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessica Trichel, DVM ### 196510###Co-Presenter @@@ Laura Tippett ### 293780###Moderator
- Tuesday, 7:00 pmS17BP – The Path to Practice Ownership IISponsored By:
Brian Faulk – Live Oak Bank ### 172632###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessica Trichel, DVM ### 196510###Co-Presenter @@@ Laura Tippett ### 293780###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:00 pmS17AP – The Path to Practice Ownership I
MEDIVET BIOLOGICS (2)
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS24A – K9-ACV: An Immunotherapy Vaccine for Canine CancerSponsored By:
John Richard Yannelli, PhD – University of Kentucky ### 175926###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Masterson ### 293779###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS24B – Stem Cell Therapy for Companion Animals Sponsored By:
Michael Hutchinson, DVM – Animal General of Cranberry Twp. ### 175936###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Masterson ### 293779###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS24A – K9-ACV: An Immunotherapy Vaccine for Canine Cancer
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH (10)
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS8A – Top Feline Toxicities Inside the House: Your Neighbor Didn't Do It!Sponsored By:
Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC – VETgirl, LLC and Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center ### 172702###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amS8B – Ticks on Cats: Far More Common than You RealizeSponsored By:
Jennifer E. Thomas, DVM – Oklahoma State University ### 265162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amS8CP – What's New with Lyme?Sponsored By:
Steven M. Callister, PhD – Gundersen Health Systems ### 265163###Co-Presenter @@@ Scott Stevenson, DVM – Thousand Islands Veterinary Services ### 265181###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amS8DP – Canine Flu: When Disaster StrikesSponsored By:
Natalie Marks, DVM – Blum Animal Hospital ### 172782###Co-Presenter @@@ Brenda L. Dines, DVM – Humane Society Calumet ### 265182###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Mayer – Hip Hounds ### 265183###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS11P – Extended Flea & Tick Control for Dogs & Cats: Benefits for Your Business & Your PatientsSponsored By:
Rob Armstrong, DVM, DVSc – Merck Animal Health ### 270327###Co-Presenter @@@ Dan Markwalder, DVM – Animal Care Clinic - Algonquin ### 270326###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Heaney, DVM ### 196452###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS8E – Managing Diabetes in CatsSponsored By:
Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University ### 172671###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS8F – Treatment of Immune-mediated DiseasesSponsored By:
Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), FANZCVSc – Mississippi State University ### 265161###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmS8G – Dermatology PictionarySponsored By:
Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South ### 181672###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS8H – Otitis Externa: Real World Case ManagementSponsored By:
Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172718###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 pmE2 – Merck's Concert at House of BluesSponsored By:
Gary Allan ### 269846###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS8A – Top Feline Toxicities Inside the House: Your Neighbor Didn't Do It!
MERIAL (21)
- Monday, 6:30 amIS2 – Hookworms & Roundworms: A Look INSIDE & How to Get the Message OUTSponsored By:
Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Primary Presenter @@@ Alicia Harris ### 319083###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS21AP – Watch It Live! An On-Stage Expert Examination of the Canine OA PatientSponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Co-Presenter @@@ Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – North Carolina State University ### 181541###Co-Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS21BP – Changing the Future for Your OA Patients: Case-Based Management MethodsSponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Co-Presenter @@@ Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – North Carolina State University ### 181541###Co-Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS21C – Surgical Insights: Preparing for & Preventing Worst-case ScenariosSponsored By:
Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota ### 172614###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS21D – Practical Applications for Orthopedic Diagnosis and TreatmentSponsored By:
Preston Stubbs, DVM, DACVS – Mile High Veterinary Surgical Specialists ### 172742###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS5 – Feline Vaccination: We’ve Got Answers—An Interactive SessionSponsored By:
Alice Wolf, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Information Network ### 181717###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS20A – Rabies Vaccination: The MUST KNOW IssuesSponsored By:
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 181716###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS20B – Canine Vaccination: Protocols RedefinedSponsored By:
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 181716###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmEL31 – The Importance of Home Dental CareSponsored By:
Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 4:00 pmS20C – Leptospirosis: Best Practices for Diagnosis, Treatment & PreventionSponsored By:
Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Animal Medical Center ### 172644###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 4:30 pmEL32 – The Importance of Home Dental CareSponsored By:
Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 5:00 pmS20D – Lyme Disease Updates: Current Thinking on Prevention & ManagementSponsored By:
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Erin Casey, DVM – Merial - Boehringer Ingelheim ### 319086###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:30 amIS8 – Heartworms: Beyond the BooksSponsored By:
Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital ### 284972###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Campbell, DVM, PhD, DACVP – Merial, Inc (Now a Boehringer Company) ### 319090###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS22A – Canine Oral Health: Modalities & ManagementSponsored By:
Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS22B – Real Periodontal Cases: What Are You Missing?Sponsored By:
Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DAVBP – All Pets Dental ### 270332###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmEL33 – The Science Inside Your Supplement – What Powers Your Joint Health Nutraceutical?Sponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmS22C – A Practitioner’s Perspective: Creating a Successful Oral Health ProtocolSponsored By:
Thomas Klein, DVM – East Hilliard Veterinary Services ### 270333###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:30 pmEL34 – The Science Inside Your Supplement – What Powers Your Joint Health Nutraceutical?Sponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS22D – Dental Home Care: Engage, Educate, EmpowerSponsored By:
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
- Wednesday, 6:30 amIS14 – Fleas & Ticks: Talking It O.V.E.R with Pet OwnersSponsored By:
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ Alicia Harris ### 319083###Moderator
- Wednesday, 12:00 pmIS17 – How Online Marketing Can Help Vet Clinics Grow Their BusinessSponsored By:
Drew Eastmead – Vertical Measures ### 204293###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Rash, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim ### 319089###Moderator
- Monday, 6:30 amIS2 – Hookworms & Roundworms: A Look INSIDE & How to Get the Message OUT
NATIONWIDE (3)
- Wednesday, 9:00 amS29A – Nationwide - Purdue Veterinary Price IndexSponsored By:
Kerry O'Hara, PhD – Nationwide Insurance ### 177179###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amS29B – Osteosarcoma Prevalence & InfluencesSponsored By:
Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA – Nationwide Insurance ### 199869###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amS29C – Brachycephalic Breed TrendsSponsored By:
Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA – Nationwide Insurance ### 199869###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amS29A – Nationwide - Purdue Veterinary Price Index
NAVTA (8)
- Monday, 8:00 amSP3AP – Land the Job of Your Dreams! Resume & Interview Tips-n-TricksSponsored By:
Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA ### 172777###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 9:00 amSP3BP – State of the Profession: Veterinary Nursing TodaySponsored By:
Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA ### 172777###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 10:00 amSP3C – Wellness for Us ISponsored By:
Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 11:00 amSP3D – Wellness for Us IISponsored By:
Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSP4A – What You Say & Do Will be Held Against You in a Court of Law ISponsored By:
Karen Talbott, CVT, LVT, RVT – VItalPet ### 270215###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSP4B – What You Say & Do Will Be Held Against You in a Court of Law IISponsored By:
Karen Talbott, CVT, LVT, RVT – VItalPet ### 270215###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSP2AP – One Health Approach: Helping Plump Pets & PeopleSponsored By:
Sandy Gregory, MEd, RVT, CCRA – Foothill College ### 270214###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Terry, RVT – Foothill College ### 316169###Co-Presenter
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSP2BP – One Health Approach: Nursing in Human & Veterinary Medicine Come Together for the Common GoodSponsored By:
Sandy Gregory, MEd, RVT, CCRA – Foothill College ### 270214###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Terry, RVT – Foothill College ### 316169###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 8:00 amSP3AP – Land the Job of Your Dreams! Resume & Interview Tips-n-Tricks
NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. (4)
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS14A – What's New with SAMeSponsored By:
Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172759###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS14B – Practical Applications of ProbioticsSponsored By:
Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Tennessee, Knoxville ### 265291###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmS14C – Diagnosing & Treating Separation AnxietySponsored By:
Elise Christensen Bell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations of NYC and CO ### 265292###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS14D – Gastroenterology: What You Need to KnowSponsored By:
Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS14A – What's New with SAMe
PARTNERS FOR HEALTHY PETS (4)
- Monday, 2:00 pmS9AP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve ISponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc. ### 172638###Co-Presenter @@@ Kim Farina, DVM – Partners for Healthy Pets ### 311649###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS9BP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve IISponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc. ### 172638###Co-Presenter @@@ Kim Farina, DVM – Partners for Healthy Pets ### 311649###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS9CP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve IIISponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc. ### 172638###Co-Presenter @@@ Kim Farina, DVM – Partners for Healthy Pets ### 311649###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS9DP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve IVSponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc. ### 172638###Co-Presenter @@@ Kim Farina, DVM – Partners for Healthy Pets ### 311649###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS9AP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve I
PRN PHARMACAL (4)
- Wednesday, 8:00 amS16A – To Pee or Not to Pee: The Senior Pet DilemmaSponsored By:
Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC – Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic ### 265542###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amS16B – Diagnosing CKD & Prevention of Progressive CKDSponsored By:
Dennis J. Chew, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ohio State University ### 172611###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amS16C – Stuck in the Stone Age, What You Need to KnowSponsored By:
Jody Lulich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Minnesota ### 265540###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amS16D – Leaky Is Not Just a Problem for PipesSponsored By:
Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 265539###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amS16A – To Pee or Not to Pee: The Senior Pet Dilemma
PURINA PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIET (5)
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS7A – Awareness of Food Responsive Atopic Dermatitis & the Importance of Diet Trials in Identification & TreatmentSponsored By:
Craig Griffin, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172795###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amS7B – Food Responsive Enteropathy in Dogs: More than a GI DisorderSponsored By:
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amS7C – Growing Old with Grace – Advances in Cognitive HealthSponsored By:
Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM – North Toronto Veterinary Behaviour Specialty Clinic ### 172667###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amS7D – Unraveling the Mystery: A Multifaceted Approach to Identifying & Treating Behavior Changes in Geriatric DogsSponsored By:
Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 270582###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS12P – Epilepsy Management: Beyond DrugsSponsored By:
Holger A. Volk, DVM, PhD, PGCAP, DECVN, FHEA, MRCVS – The Royal Veterinary College ### 270329###Co-Presenter @@@ Stephen Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology), FACC, FAHA – VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center ### 172630###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Gagne, DVM, DACVN – Purina ### 279009###Co-Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS7A – Awareness of Food Responsive Atopic Dermatitis & the Importance of Diet Trials in Identification & Treatment
USDA APHIS (2)
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmWS12 – USDA Accredited Veterinarian's Workshop ISponsored By:
Gary L. Brickler, DVM – USDA APHIS ### 203916###Instructor @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Instructor @@@ L. Reed Hall, DVM – USDA-APHIS-VS Surveillance Preparedness and Response Service ### 204485###Instructor @@@ Greg Ramos, DVM, MPVM – USDA-APHIS-VS Surveillance Preparedness and Response Service ### 308287###Instructor @@@ Todd Behre, DVM ### 207736###Instructor
- Thursday, 8:00 amWS13 – USDA Accredited Veterinarian's Workshop IISponsored By:
Gary L. Brickler, DVM – USDA APHIS ### 203916###Instructor @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Instructor @@@ Deborah S. Langford, DVM – USDA, APHIS, VS, NIES ### 308302###Instructor @@@ Greg Ramos, DVM, MPVM – USDA-APHIS-VS Surveillance Preparedness and Response Service ### 308287###Instructor @@@ Todd Behre, DVM ### 207736###Instructor
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmWS12 – USDA Accredited Veterinarian's Workshop I
VETERINARY ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS (2)
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO18 – Feline OrthopedicsSponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Instructor @@@ Donald Hulse, DVM, DACVS, DECVS – Texas A&M University ### 177117###Instructor
- Tuesday, 7:30 amHO20 – Orthopedic Problems in Toy Breed DogsSponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Instructor @@@ Donald Hulse, DVM, DACVS, DECVS – Texas A&M University ### 177117###Instructor @@@ Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO18 – Feline Orthopedics
VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS (4)
- Monday, 10:30 amEL25 – Marketing 101 - Packing Your Practice with New ClientsSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 3:00 pmEL27 – HR Management 101 - Leading Your Team to GreatnessSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 11:00 amEL26 – Practice Finances 101 - Put the Profit in Your PocketSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 11:30 amEL28 – Building Your Owner Independent PracticeSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 10:30 amEL25 – Marketing 101 - Packing Your Practice with New Clients
VETPARTNERS (1)
VETS FIRST CHOICE (1)
VIRBAC (2)
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS26AP – Challenges in Canine Vector-borne Disease Prevention & Ectoparasite Control: A Dual Perspective ISponsored By:
Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University ### 172601###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Steve Graff, DVM – Virbac ### 308712###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS26BP – Challenges in Canine Vector-borne Disease Prevention & Ectoparasite Control: A Dual Perspective IISponsored By:
Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University ### 172601###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Steve Graff, DVM – Virbac ### 308712###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS26AP – Challenges in Canine Vector-borne Disease Prevention & Ectoparasite Control: A Dual Perspective I
WOMEN'S VETERINARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (4)
- Monday, 2:00 pmSP6A – Posers, Impostors & FakesSponsored By:
Julie Kumble, MEd – Greater Good Leadership ### 319311###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator - Monday, 3:00 pmSP6B – Debt, Wealth & Ownership of the ProfessionSponsored By:
Douglas G. Aspros, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 181742###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator - Monday, 4:00 pmSP6C – Practice Ownership - for Me!Sponsored By:
Bridget Heilsberg, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 319312###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator - Monday, 5:00 pmSP6DP – Be a Big Dog: How Women & Men Can Become Leaders of the PackSponsored By:
Julie Kumble, MEd – Greater Good Leadership ### 319311###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Co-Presenter @@@ Bridget Heilsberg, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 319312###Co-Presenter @@@ Jane Brunt, DVM ### 357388###Co-Presenter @@@ Eva Evans, DVM, MBA ### 357389###Co-Presenter @@@ Marci Kirk, DVM ### 357407###Co-Presenter @@@ Wendy Hauser, DVM ### 357406###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 2:00 pmSP6A – Posers, Impostors & Fakes
ZOETIS (30)
- Monday, 8:00 amS13B – Come Together: Expanding the Primary Care-Oncologist PartnershipSponsored By:
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS13AP – Nurture the Bond: Managing Patient Comfort in Chronic GI & CKD CasesSponsored By:
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Co-Presenter @@@ David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS13C – Nurturing the Bond: Helping Owners Cope with Motion Sickness and Noise AnxietySponsored By:
Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets ### 265281###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS13DP – Sound Solutions: New Strategies for Treating Noise Aversion in DogsSponsored By:
Sara Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB ### 265282###Co-Presenter @@@ Barbara Sherman, PhD, DVM, DACVB – North Carolina State University ### 265283###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmEL6 – Truth & Consequences: Ticks, Fleas & Other SightingsSponsored By:
Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences ### 172662###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS7P – Systemic Flea Control: A Revolutionary Change in the Management of Fleas, Pruritus & Flea Allergy DermatitisSponsored By:
Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University ### 178334###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South ### 181672###Co-Presenter @@@ Joyce Login, DVM ### 309019###Moderator
- Monday, 12:30 pmEL5 – BGs for Your DM PatientsSponsored By:
Matthew Krecic, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM) – Zoetis ### 284602###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 1:00 pmEL7 – Next Generation Therapy for Canine Atopic DermatitisSponsored By:
Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 1:30 pmEL4 – Parasite Jeopardy! Test Your KnowledgeSponsored By:
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 2:00 pmS12AP – Not Just Skin Deep: The Game-Changing Science of Allergic ItchSponsored By:
Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison ### 172620###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrea Gonzales, PhD – Zoetis Global Therapeutics Research Group ### 278979###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS12BP – Switch Off the Itch: Practical Application of New TherapiesSponsored By:
Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison ### 172620###Co-Presenter @@@ Natalie Marks, DVM – Blum Animal Hospital ### 172782###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS12CP – Atopic Dermatitis: Building a Lifelong Treatment Plan with Sustainable TherapySponsored By:
Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison ### 172620###Co-Presenter @@@ Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital ### 265271###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS12DP – Challenging Our Beliefs About Anti-Infectives: A Human Medicine PerspectiveSponsored By:
John Angus, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 265269###Co-Presenter @@@ George Zhanel, PhD, FCCP – University of Manitoba ### 172792###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:30 amIS21 – New Innovations in Veterinary Medicine: How You Can Be the Center of Patient CareSponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amS10A – Canine Influenza: Tips for Diagnosis, Case Management & VaccinationSponsored By:
Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD – Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program ### 265219###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amS10B – One Respiratory Medicine: A Comparative Look at Vaccination for Respiratory PathogensSponsored By:
John Ellis, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVM (Immunology, Virology) – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172628###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amS10C – Canine Leptospirosis: Risk from the Clinical PerspectiveSponsored By:
Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Animal Medical Center ### 172644###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amS10D – Lyme Disease: The Latest Research & Vaccination InformationSponsored By:
Richard T. Marconi, PhD – Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center ### 172781###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmEL11 – It Only Takes One Missed DoseSponsored By:
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS13 – Next Generation Therapy for Atopic DermatitisSponsored By:
Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital ### 265271###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:30 pmEL12 – Feline Parasite ProtectionSponsored By:
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 1:00 pmEL13 – Relaying Value to Owners: Cerenia & the Surgical SuiteSponsored By:
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 1:30 pmEL14 – New Perspectives on Noise Aversion: Beyond Thunder & FireworksSponsored By:
Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets ### 265281###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS11AP – Feline Renal Insufficiency/Failure & Head Trauma in the Dog & CatSponsored By:
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Co-Presenter @@@ Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA ### 265263###Co-Presenter
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS11B – Canine Congestive Heart Failure & Feline HCM/DCMSponsored By:
Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA ### 265263###Primary Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmS11CP – Managing Oncologic Pain in Dogs & Using Sedation without Hesitation in the Fear Free(SM) PracticeSponsored By:
Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A. ### 172598###Co-Presenter @@@ Carlos O. Rodriguez, Jr., DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) – PETS Referral Center ### 265264###Co-Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS11D – Canine Hepatic Disease & Feline Asthma & Respiratory ConditionSponsored By:
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
- Wednesday, 6:30 amIS15 – Pain Management Strategies for a Feline Friendly PracticeSponsored By:
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Daniel Edge, DVM ### 309020###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amEL19 – Next Generation Therapy for Canine Atopic DermatitisSponsored By:
Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 10:30 amEL20 – New Perspectives on Noise Aversion: Beyond Thunder & FireworksSponsored By:
Sara Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB ### 265282###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 8:00 amS13B – Come Together: Expanding the Primary Care-Oncologist Partnership