It's all in the head- how i manage common problems
June 21–22, 2019
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Debra Horwitz D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Veterinary Behavior Consultants, St. Louis MO
Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Chief Dental Officer
Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic
Flower Mound, TX
This seminar series is designed to provide you with updates on how the speakers actually do things in practice- how they actually manage a patient with a particular disease or disorder, how they manage common behavioral problems, how they combine certain drugs for anesthesia, how they provide pain control etc. Actual cases will be presented to emphasise the clinical indications for the techniques.
Speakers & Topics
Change their minds about a trip to the vet: Anesthesia starts at home
- Sedating and anesthetizing fractious/scared/aggressive patients takes a higher drug dose, putting the patient at risk for dose-related adverse effects.
- Utilization of drugs administered pre-visit, gentle handling and early sedation can improve anesthetic safety.
Pain Syndromes: Sometimes it IS all in the head!
- Drugs like tricyclic antidepressants, SNRIs, ketamine – and others that we might not think of as analgesics – can be quite effective for some pain syndromes. We have just begun to explore all of the pain treatment options that are already on our hospital shelves!
What’s new in anesthesia & analgesia?
- Let’s discuss what’s new and what’s true regarding new products in anesthesia and pain management and how to REALLY use those new drugs.
Local blocks for oral, facial and aural surgery
- Stop ‘headaches’! Use local blocks. There are numerous blocks that we can use for analgesia for surgery on structures of the head.
Anesthesia & Analgesia for Patients with Head Trauma/CNS Disease
- Patients with head trauma and some CNS diseases can have complicated pathologic responses that can complicate anesthesia.
How come what I taught is not what my pet does?-conundrums in learning
Why is it when we believe we have been perfectly clear in what we want the animal to do and they don’t get it?
Learn about poisoned cues, misidentified causes of undesirable behaviors, and alternate triggers to help you fine tune your treatment plans.
What makes anxiety such an insidious cause of behavioral illnesses in dogs and cats?
- Anxiety can provide an underlying backdrop for behavioral disease. Without recognition of what might be creating this anxiety, many treatment plans are doomed to fail. Learn how to recognize subtle signs of anxiety and tease out the symptoms from confusing behavioral histories.
What is social conflict and why does it lead to aggression?
- Canine aggression is undoubtedly one the most common complaints presented to veterinarians and behavioral specialists alike. Discover what it is in the social relationship between dogs and people that underlie these issues, how to identify them and treat them.
Creating harmony and preventing fighting in multiple cat homes
- If two cats are not enough is three too many? How about 5, 6 or 7? How to keep things from becoming cat fights in multi-cat homes.
Periodontal Disease – what you need to know and what to do
- Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases you will ever have to treat. Learn the best ways to identify, diagnose and determine when you can make a difference with treatment and when its best to extract.
Extractions – the good, the bad and the just plain ugly.
- When periodontal disease goes bad, when you find that broken or discolored tooth, or you just feel like it – extractions can be rewarding or frustrating. Proper selection of cases, following the steps of extraction and using the correct, sharpened instruments can make your efforts successful. Even when complications happen, those same steps and instruments will help.
Intraoral Radiology – Ya gotta visualize what you can’t see
- Whether it is dealing with periodontal disease, managing extractions or dealing with trauma, dental radiography is absolutely necessary for dental treatment. Proper techniques of intraoral radiology will allow you to accurately diagnose, evaluate treatment and follow-up with patients. Positioning techniques may be as challenging as reading the images, but it’s worth doing it!
Feline Dentistry – how many ways can cats try to get rid of their teeth?
- Cats are definitely not small dogs when it comes to dentistry: instead of a regular progression of periodontal disease, they range from minimal issues to stomatitis. Added to that, the presence of tooth resorption is prevalent, making modified extractions necessary.
When dentistry can actually be an emergency
- Most dental conditions are somewhat chronic in nature, and typically don’t put the patient in immediate risk. However, some tooth fractures, especially in younger animals, can benefit from timely treatment. Orofacial injuries often requirement immediate attention, once the patient is stabilized.
Schedule
| Registration | Friday June 21, 2019 | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Includes breakfast | ||
| Lectures | Friday June 21, 2019 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday June 22, 2019 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | |
| Lunch | Daily | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
| (included in registration) |
Accommodations
Cosmopolitan. Urbane. Stylish. From the moment you arrive at the Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Vancouver, you will see there’s more here than meets the eye. Be treated to plush amenities and uncompromising service along with some of the largest guestrooms of any hotel in Vancouver, BC. Get inspired or celebrate in our impressive meeting and event spaces and romantic wedding venues with professional catering.
When you stay at our vibrant hotel in Vancouver, BC, you can easily explore everything this dynamic city offers. Freshly updated to reflect the excitement and vibrancy of Vancouver, our hotel is surrounded by the bustling business centre and close to the unique shops of Robson Street, the greenery of Stanley Park, Vancouver Convention Centre, and Rogers Arena, home of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks.
Price
Group room rate: CAN $359.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Extra person in room: CAN $35.00 per person/night plus taxes
View Room Additional CAN $30.00 per room per night plus taxes
Balcony Room Additional CAN $30.00 per room per night plus taxes
Balcony View Room Additional CAN $50.00 per room per night plus taxes
Taxes are currently ten percent (10%) Provincial Rooms Tax, five percent
(5%) Goods and Services Tax and one and a half percent (1.5%) Destination Marketing Fee.
Terms
Check-In: 4:00pm | Check-Out: 12:00pm (noon)
Deposit: There will be a one night room and tax charge made on your credit card prior to your arrival.
Cancellations: Your deposit is refundable as long as you cancel at least 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival, are a no-show, or depart early.
Things To Do
When you’re a guest at our downtown hotel, you’ll enjoy an abundance of things to do in Vancouver, Canada. Stroll through Stanley Park, explore the colorful streets of Chinatown or shop on fashionable Robson Street. Catch a game at Rogers Arena or BC Place, explore museums, take a ferry boat to Granville Island or attend one of the many theater arts performances all over the city.
After a day of meetings or sightseeing, get refreshed and energized in our heated outdoor pool, oversized hot tub, 24-hour StayFitTM Gym and the Life Luxe Spa. Be sure to stop by Mosaic Grille to recharge with delicious regional cuisine and refreshing cocktails. No matter what captures your imagination, you will discover the most exciting Vancouver, BC attractions just outside our door.
Stanley Park is 1,000 acres of lush greenery, crystal lakes, majestic woods and beautiful seawall gently transport you into a fairytale setting within the city. Located in the West End of downtown Vancouver, whether you are walking, biking, or taking a horse drawn carriage through the park, it has definitely gained its title of “The Jewel of Vancouver”. It is a place of spiritual regeneration, restoration and renewal: a place to take exercise before a stressful day, or to unwind at its end.
The Vancouver Aquarium boasts of over 60,000 animals including beluga whales, sea lions, dolphins, seals and more. Located in picturesque Stanley Park this venue is sure to please adults and children alike. Learn more
A short and scenic ride on the Aqua Bus will take you directly to one of the most colorful places in Vancouver. Granville Island is known for its dedication to local art, diverse street performers, and amazing public market. Open seven days a week the public market boasts fresh produce, delicious baked goods, local and foreign art, and an amazing international food court. There is also a lovely outdoor seating area to enjoy your purchases, if you don’t mind sharing space with a few Seagulls.
Need To Know
Registration
Online registration is quick and easy. Before you register or book flights, please confirm your hotel reservation, since many hotels sell out months ahead of our seminars.
To book a room, use the online hotel registration link for your seminar. If no link is available, please complete our hotel request form or call our office at 800-487-5650. Your room isn’t confirmed until you receive a confirmation, either from the hotel (if you booked through our online group link) or from our office (for hotels without an online link).
Please note that these are US$
Early Bird: $845.00
Advanced: $865.00
Regular: $885.00
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
Cancellations: Your deposit is refundable as long as you cancel at least 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival, 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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