SMALL ANIMAL I

A description of Small Animal I topics, by speaker, for the 2013 Virginia Veterinary Conference.

Friday, March 1

 Lynn Schmeitzel, DVM, DACVD
Sponsored by Teva Animal Health
10:00-10:55 am
Ways to Improve Management of Your Dermatology Patients

Anne Zajac, DVM PhD, DACVM
Sponsored by Merial
11:05-12:45 pm
Parasitic Zoonoses
Answering client concerns about parasitic zoonoses can be challenging. This presentation will review aspects of diagnosis and control of some important helminth and protozoan parasitic zoonoses.

Parasite Diagnostic Dilemmas
Although many common, and even uncommon, parasites are relatively easy to diagnose, some present a diagnostic challenge. This presentation will address some of these diagnostic challenges and the use of both old and new diagnostic techniques.

Steve Swaim, DVM, MS
1:50-2:45 pm ; 2:55-3:50 pm
Repair and Salvage Techniques for Distal Limb and Paw Wounds
The limbs and paws of dogs present the practitioners with a special problem when there are large areas of skin missing as the result of trauma. This talk describes the practical use of multiple punctate relaxing incisions, presuturing of skin, adjustable horizontal mattress sutures, mesh grafts and strip grafts to reconstruct large skin defects of the distal limbs and paws on dogs and cats. Techniques for managing pad injuries and chronic fibrosing interdigital pyoderma will also be covered.

4:05-5:45 pm
Tips on Preventing Wound Healing Problems
Over the years, Dr. Swaim has seen and experienced some practices that are helpful in managing wounds. These include some "do’s” and "don’ts” that may prevent wound healing problems.

Bandaging Problem Areas on Cats and Dogs
The veterinary practitioner is often called upon to apply bandages to wounds. Sometimes the area being bandaged requires special attention for the bandage to be effective and secure. This talk provides bandage techniques Dr. Swaim has found effective in bandaging certain areas on dogs and cats.

Saturday, March 2

John Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM
Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim
8:00-8:55 am
Acquired Heart Disease in the Dog Part 1
This presentation considers the important causes, diagnosis and management of acquired canine heart disease. Emphasis is placed on selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests, appropriate use of drugs, and hospital and long-term management of congestive heart failure in the dog.

9:10-10:55 am; 11:10-12:00 pm
Acquired Heart Disease in the Dog Part 2
This presentation considers the important causes, diagnosis and management of acquired canine heart disease. Emphasis is placed on selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests, appropriate use of drugs, and hospital and long-term management of congestive heart failure in the dog.

Feline Myocardial Diseases Part 1
This presentation considers the differential diagnosis, clinical recognition and staging of feline myocardial diseases. Management of the asymptomatic cat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure and arterial thromboembolism are emphasized with case vignettes.

Feline Myocardial Diseases Part 2
This presentation considers the differential diagnosis, clinical recognition and staging of feline myocardial diseases. Management of the asymptomatic cat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure and arterial thromboembolism are emphasized with case vignettes.

Kevin Stiffler, DVM, DACVS
Sponsored by Virginia Veterinary Specialists
1:10-2:05 pm
Canine Arthroscopy - A Practical Guide
Canine arthroscopy has become the standard of care for many orthopedic conditions. This lecture will review the most common and practical applications, focusing on the shoulder, elbow and stifle.

2:15-3:10 pm
Canine Juvenile Hip Dysplasia - Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis, Double Pelvic Osteotomy
Juvenile hip dysplasia can be a debilitating disease in the puppy. With the advances in early surgical management, there are numerous options available. This lecture will present the surgical options including Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis, Double Pelvic Osteotomy, FHO and total hip replacement.

Jason Wheeler, DVM, MS, DACVS
Sponsored by Virginia Veterinary Specialists
3:20-4:10 pm
Medial Patellar Luxations: Causes, Consequences and Complications
Patellar luxation is a developmental condition that can result in growth deformity, lameness and chronic pain. Treatment options are varied depending on degree deformity and its association with other orthopedic conditions such as CCL tears and hip dysplasia.

4:10-5:00 pm
Canine Elbow Dysplasia: New Hope for Old Elbows
Canine elbow dysplasia is a debilitating orthopedic condition resulting in progressive lameness and osteoarthritis. Arthroscopic treatments are often available for younger patients, but few surgical treatments for chronic degenerative joint disease have existed. New techniques now allow surgical treatment of elbow dysplasia in older patients.