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A dental chart must be completed for all animals presented for dental care and will help to improve your clinic's dental practices. The technician's role in this record keeping process will be discussed using AVDC approved abbreviation. A discussion of the Triadan numbering system and directional terminology will be included.
Attendees of this lecture will learn and review the technicians’ role in oral radiology positioning techniques and basic interpretation. Information on equipment, indications for dental radiographs and general positioning techniques will be provided.
During this session we will cover how to acquire and interpret the diagnostic tests that constitute the most requests for consultation with a veterinary dermatologist.
Food allergies can be complicated. Often, clients have already performed several diet switches before scheduling a visit with the veterinarian for their pet’s pruritus. So, they are hesitant to invest the time and money into another new food. Additionally, there is so much mixed messaging regarding which diets are healthy and effective for managing pets with food allergies. Learn how to bust through client hesitations, and convince them the right way to perform a diet trial for better management of their pet’s allergies long-term.
In this program, attendees will learn about the value of nutrition in the management of canine atopic dermatitis. This will include a discussion of different nutrients, such as omega fatty acids, and ingredients, such as egg protein, that are well documented to influence the allergic response in the skin. Attendees will also learn about Derm Complete, a one-step solution for the management of atopic dermatitis as well as serving as a limited ingredient option that allows veterinary practitioners to additionally utilize this food for diet elimination trials. The discussion on Derm Complete will also include a thorough review of the scientific studies performed on Derm Complete validating its efficacy for both food and environmental allergies.
To inform veterinarians about advances in serum-based diagnostic testing options for chronic enteropathies and IBD in dogs. Attendees will learn about the role of antibody-based diagnostics in human and canine GI testing.
During a pandemic it can be hard for staff to come to work, not to mention work even harder than before. Over this past year veterinary teams have been pushed to their limits. From curbside to social distancing to wearing masks 24/7 sometimes saying thank you just does not feel like enough. This presentation will share insights and creative ways to keep your team going and feeling appreciated during the tough times.
This lecture will review key concepts related to nutritional modulation of the microbiome including defining the gastrointestinal microbiome, a review of it's importance, and the evidence for use of pre, pro and postbiotics to modulate the microbiome of dogs and cats.
This talk is an overview of the impact of how fiber impacts the microbiome. We'll discuss and define prebiotics and postbiotics and learn that not all fiber sources are created equal. The learning objectives are to understand that the microbiome can metabolize fiber as well as protein for energy; however, metabolic end products from fiber fermentation are more healthful than those from protein fermentation. An activated microbiome that is "fed" with fiber, releases postbiotics which have potent biological activity. A healthy microbiome can transform and release bound anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compounds that are present in certain fiber sources. Foods rich in these fiber sources can have a dramatic impact on gastrointestinal health and have been shown to help resolve diarrhea in dogs in as little as 24 hours.
Chronic diarrhea in cats can be caused by dietary indiscretion, infectious diseases, toxins, immunologic diseases, stress, and metabolic dysfunction. Chronic diarrhea is not just unpleasant and inconvenient for owners, it is uncomfortable and potentially life-threatening for patients. Diarrhea can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and/or acid-base imbalances. For milder cases, symptomatic outpatient therapy may be employed. Client education regarding treatment and nutritional support are key to client compliance and ultimately patient recovery. Patients hospitalized for acute diarrhea are provided treatment for the underlying cause while supportive care including intravenous fluid therapy, nutritional support, antiemetics, and gastric protectants are employed. It is during this time that effective and appropriate nursing care considerations are paramount to patient care and recovery.
