Continuing Education

Renal Disease - Protecting the Kidneys During General Anesthesia

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In this session: Kris Kruse Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, reviews peri-anesthetic management of patients with pre-existing renal disease with an emphasis on protecting renal function through careful planning for anesthesia, monitoring of the anesthetized patient and individualized fluid therapy. She discusses acute vs. chronic disease, core anesthetic priorities, fluid therapy, and perioperative management of patients with renal disease.

Avian Anesthesia Basics

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n this session:  Emi Knafo, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses avian anesthesia, covering avian respiratory anatomy, basic anesthesia equipment, principles of safe anesthesia, as well as some guidelines and recommendations for anesthetic and analgesic protocols.

Tiny Hearts, Big Problems: Cardiovascular Disease in Zoological Companion Animals

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In this session: Sarah Ozawa, DVM, DACZM, reviews a select number of cardiovascular diseases in zoological companion animal species, such as rabbits, bearded dragons, and parrots in a case-based format. This lecture will focus on the disease types, etiology (if known!) and key anatomical differences of these species. We will also discuss any differences in diagnosis from dogs and cats and discuss treatment options or preventive measures if available.

Updates in Reptile Dermatology

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In this session: Olivia Petritz, DVM, DACZM, reviews clinically relevant anatomy of reptile skin and adnexal structures, common infectious and non-infectious dermatologic diseases of reptiles, and recently published treatments for these disease conditions.

Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?

Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a six-month-old intact female border collie with left forelimb lameness.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Arrhythmias

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In this session: Allison Gagnon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), helps veterinarians confidently use the ECG in everyday canine and feline practice in this practical, case-based session. Attendees will learn when to perform an ECG, how to obtain high-quality tracings, and how to identify common arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities. ECG waveforms, measurements, and mean electrical axis will be reviewed with a focus on clinical relevance, including how findings guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. The session concludes with real ECG examples to reinforce rhythm recognition and interpretation skills.

Feline Cardiac Emergencies

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In this session: Cardiac emergencies are common in the veterinary ER and like most things involving cats – cardiac issues present special challenges. The most common cardiac emergencies in cats are feline atrial thromboembolism, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), reviews cardiac anatomy and physiology before moving on to discuss the specific disease processes. Evans will also examine the difficulties faced in cats with cardiac disease and how to manage them.

Safe Sedation and Anesthesia of Patients with Cardiac Disease

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n this session: Patients with cardiac disease present unique sedation and anesthesia challenges. Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA, discusses the peri-anesthetic considerations that are useful in developing a sedation and general anesthesia plan.  She also addresses planning and patient preparation from pre-hospital admission through discharge to home.

Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?

Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a two-year-old Siberian husky presenting for vomiting after an unwitnessed trauma.