Abstracts:  Companion Animal

Anesthesia and Pain Management

Leigh A. Lamont
Guidelines for Monitoring the Anesthetized Patient
Anesthetic Considerations for Special Patients Part I:
Brachycephalics, Neonates, Geriatrics and Cesarean Sections
Anesthetic Considerations for Special Patients Part II:
Patients with Hemodynamic Instability, Cardiovascular Disease and Renal Disease
Kurt A. Grimm, DVM, MS, PhD
Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cells) and Other Emerging Chronic Pain Management Techniques
Feline Anesthesia and Pain Management: What’s the Latest?
Dexdomitor and Adjunctive Analgesic Drugs

 

Urinary Tract Disease

Dennis J. Chew, DVM Dipl ACVIM
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs & Cats - The Pivotal Role of Phosphorus Control
Management of Male Cats with Urethral Obstruction
Non-obstructive idiopathic/interstitial cystitis in cats: Thinking outside the (litter) box
Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Dogs
Efficacy of a Novel Treatment Protocol in Male Cats with Urethral Obstruction

 

Orthopedic Surgery in Dogs and Cats

Brian Beale, DVM
Practical Tips for Extracapsular Stabilization for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries
How to Succeed in Repairing Medial Patellar Luxations in Dogs and Cats
Meniscal Tears: Secrets to Diagnosis and Tricks for Treatment
Surgical Repair of Collateral Ligament Injuries
Simple Ways for the General Practitioner to Treat Comminuted Fractures
Elbow Dysplasia: Diagnostic Tips and Tricks for Treatment

 

Endocrinology

Peter Kintzer
Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
Addison’s Disease in the Dog
Treating Diabetes Mellitus in 2011
Progress in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Hypothyroidism
Endocrinology Update for Practitioners Part I & II

 

Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

Scott P. Shaw
Blood Gas Analysis for the Practitioner
Principles of Trauma Management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Review of the Basics
Transfusion Medicine: The Basics
Dealing with Dystocia: A Guide for the ER Vet
Pediatric Emergencies

 

Feline Medicine

Susan Little
Getting the Cat to Come Back: Feline Friendly Practice Tips
Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus infections: What’s new?
Feline Obesity: Dietary Therapy and Beyond
Feline Retrovirus Testing: The Canadian experience
Osteoarthritis in Cats
Feline Reproduction: Common Problems You WILL See In Practice

 

Dermatology

Stephen D. White
Atopic Dermatitis Part I: Why it Happens and What it Looks Like
Atopic Dermatitis Part II: Treatment Options
Food Allergy and Other Skin Diseases Responding to Nutritional Management
Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Disease
Ischemic Dermatitis and Life Threatening Dermatoses
Skin Diseases of Rabbits and Rodents

 

Practical Techniques in Soft Tissue Surgery

Howard B. Seim III
Visceral Organ Biopsy
Principles of GI Surgery
GI Surgery Cases
Surgical Management of GDV
Surgical Management of Canine Calculi
Surgical Management of Brachycephalic Syndrome & Wound Management Secrets

 

Oncology

Valerie S. MacDonald
Lymphoma: When Dogs Don’t Read the Textbook
Mast Cell Tumors: Update on New Treatment Options
Osteosarcoma: Life After Amputation
Open Wide: Melanoma and Other Oral Tumors
CSI Bladder: Investigating the Chronic UTI
CBC Stat: How I Manage Chemo Toxicity