How I manage common feline problems
October 7–9, 2022
Susan Little D.V.M.
Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline Practice)
Bytown Cat Hospital
Ottawa, ON
Canada
Debra Horwitz D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Veterinary Behavior Consultants, St. Louis MO
Drs. Susan Little & Debra Horwitz are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Horwitz is a world renowned behaviorist who will present a series of lectures on how she manages common feline behavioral problems. The speakers promise these lectures to be informative, fun and practical.
Speakers & Topics
The effects of stress and anxiety on medical and behavioral health in cats:
Stress is a common problem causing medical and behavioral issues in cats. The combination of a behavior specialist and a feline specialist will give you well-rounded instruction on diseases and conditions seen in daily practice. Each topic will include a review, as well as diagnosis and management, and will highlight the role of stress and how to minimize it.
Dr. Little:
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Approach to upper respiratory tract disease in cats
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Approach to lower urinary tract disease in cats
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All stressed out – feline idiopathic cystitis
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Sweet & sour: low stress management of the diabetic cat
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Let food be thy medicine – nutritional support for hospitalized cats
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How to approach chronic diarrhea in cats without losing your mind
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Speaking the same language: communicating with cat owners
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Making friends with cats: how to be more cat-friendly in your practice
Dr. Horwitz:
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Think like a cat-yes they can be trained!
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Licking and twitching in cats-seizure disorder or behavioral?
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Urine marking, why it happens and what can you do about it?
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Stress, House soiling, and feline intercat aggression-what’s going on?
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Stress, House soiling, and feline intercat aggression-part two
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Feline Enrichment-keeping cats happy
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Aggressive behaviors directed toward people, what does it mean?
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Update on medications in behavioral medicine
Schedule
| Registration | Friday October 7, 2022 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday October 7, 2022 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday October 8 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday October 9 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort is a perfect tropical paradise located just of the coast of South Carolina on world-renowned Hilton Head Island. Situated within the private community of Palmetto Dunes our exceptional service and 4-Diamond facilities are among the finest. Come experience the luxury of the Hilton name. The beach is only the beginning.
The Omni has recently undergone a complete renovation: including the front entrance, lobby, meeting facilities, fitness center and Ocean Tides Spa. Outdoor areas are revitalized including beach access and pool access, updates to both the upper and lower courtyards and the addition of another great fire pit near the HH Prime deck. The whole family will enjoy the new kid’s splash zone along side our amazing new 3,600 square feet, zero entry Family Pool.
Of course, our guests traveling without kids, may want to choose our newly renovated Adult Pool for some peaceful rest and relaxation. Nestled in the middle of our new pool complex is the beautiful new Buoy Bar. Order your favorite beverage and something from our extensive menu while taking in magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. With all the beautiful renovations, we have maintained the lavish, sub tropical landscaping and exotic garden atmosphere that has long been the signature of the resort.
Price: Group rooms are sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 for current availability. Seminar registration is still open.
Group Room Rate: $.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee.
Additional fees & taxes (subject to change without notice):
- State & local taxes are currently 11%
- $3.00 Chamber of Commerce fee
RESORT SERVICES CHARGE
Resort Services Charge is charged in the reduced amount of $20.00 per night plus sales tax (currently 11%). The Resort Services Charge provides all group attendees the following amenities.
- Complimentary Self Parking
- Unlimited internet access in all accommodations
- Resort transportation service within 3 mile radius
- Unlimited use of Health & Fitness Center
- In Room Coffee Service
- Local & Toll Free Phone Access
- Resort beach access
- Preferred reservation access to Ocean Tide Spa
Terms
Check-In: 4:00pm | Check-Out: 11:00am
Cancellations: You can cancel up to 14 days prior to scheduled arrival without penalty. You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival or if you are a no-show or depart early.
Room Description
Our spacious rooms are the largest standard rooms on the island. Every detail in these luxurious rooms is designed to maximize the resort’s unique oceanfront character. Each room features a fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, fridge, toaster, and coffee maker, ceiling fan, two telephones, hairdryer, iron and board, in-room safe and private balcony.
Things To Do
Hilton Head Island is located just off the coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 minutes from Savannah Georgia. The Island is 12 miles long and 5 miles wide and is widely acclaimed as one of the great sports and recreational destinations. The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort (formerly the HiltonOceanfront Resort) is located oceanside next to 12 miles of sandy beaches. Inland you will find creeks, lagoons and forests and an abundance of wildlife. October is a wonderful time to be in the low country of South Carolina. The crowds have gone and the weather is wonderful!
Outdoor Activities
Golf – 15 Championship courses by:
- Robert Trent Jones
- George Fazio
- Arthur Hills
- Robert Cupp etc…
Tee times can be arranged upon arrival or by calling the golf center at 800-827-3006.
Tennis:
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The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center is rated among “The 50 greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts” by TENNIS MAGAZINE.
Other Activities:
- Biking or Jogging
- Canoe along the inland waterways
- Kayaking
- Scenic boat tours
- Kayak or boat tours to see the Dolphins
- Sailing
- Over 100 restaurants
- Fresh seafood
- Miles of pristine beach
- Sunset catamaran cruises
- Just relax by the pool
Need To Know
Registration
Online registration is easy and fast. But please confirm your hotel reservations prior to completing your registration or booking flights. Many Hotels are selling out many months ahead of our seminars. If you need to book a hotel room, click the link to the online hotel registration page. If none is available for your selected seminar, please fill out our hotel request form or contact our office at 800-487-5650. Please note that hotel rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the hotel (if you booked online thru our group link) or from our office for hotels that do not offer the online link.
IVS is now required by AAVSB RACE to upload your completed attendance into their “RACEtrack” system. Your state of license and your license number are required for all seminars starting in January 2022. More information is available at https://www.aavsb.org/ce-
Early Bird: $955.00
Advanced: $975.00
Regular: $995.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary technicians are welcome- there is an $80 seminar registration discount. Enter “techsaver” as the promotion code.
For International Travel
Passport requirements for international travel
Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.
For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.
Pricing
You can cancel up to 14 days prior to scheduled arrival without penalty. You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival or if you are a no-show or depart early.
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Good to Know Before You Go
Registration is simple. Browse upcoming seminars using the search on our homepage, then click through to the seminar page and complete registration online. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration is complete, and a separate email confirming your payment. Please keep both for your records. You can also call our office at 1-800-487-5650 to register by phone.
IVS holds group space at each seminar venue and handles hotel bookings on your behalf. You can book accommodations at the same time as your seminar registration or separately — whichever you prefer.
On your selected seminar’s page, click the Accommodations tab and scroll down to the Book Accommodations button. Please note: if you need a room outside the standard seminar dates, availability will need to be confirmed with the hotel. Hotel bookings made through our site are not automatic and require some processing time. Once confirmed, you will receive a hotel confirmation letter from IVS by email. All hotels require a credit card to guarantee your booking, and cut-off dates apply — early registration is always advised. Our team is available at 1-800-487-5650, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PST.
10% of the registration fee is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 30 days before the seminar start date, you may choose a refund of the remaining 90% or a Future Transfer Credit (FTC). If you cancel within 30 days, only a Future Transfer Credit is issued. The FTC can be applied to any future IVS seminar within 2 years of your cancellation date; it is forfeited if not used within that window. To cancel, you must contact our office and receive email confirmation of your cancellation before the seminar begins. Cancellations requested after the seminar has started, or without email confirmation on file, will forfeit the full registration fee. Please also note that cancellations will remove any Loyalty Program points earned from that registration.
IVS specializes in small group seminars — usually fewer than 80 people per seminar. Most veterinarians appreciate the smaller setting, as it allows for more interaction with speakers and other participants and gives everyone a chance to get their questions answered.
International Veterinary Seminars is an AAVSB RACE-approved provider of CE, which is accepted by all state boards throughout the US and Canada. We are provider #13 and are also an approved provider in New York State. Please contact your state board or our office with any questions. For more information, visit the AAVSB RACE program website.
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