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Managing the Red Eye: Conjunctival Disease or Something Else?

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In this session: Georgina Newbold, DVM, ACVO, reviews the most common causes of a “red eye” in dogs and cats, in addition to a brief treatment overview. Learn to recognize signs of conjunctival inflammation and how to sort through the many underlying causes. Understand how cats differ from dogs in causes of conjunctivitis. Learn how to use diagnostic tests to help focus your differentials.

Small Animal

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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.

A primer on advanced laparoscopy in small animals

Comparable or superior outcomes to the open approach, positive owner perception, and the familiarity and accessibility of equipment have expanded the use of laparoscopy. It is important for the veterinary community to be familiar with these advanced applications to allow for appropriate patient referrals.

Practice Management