Managing common abdominal problems
November 8–10, 2027
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL.
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Speakers & Topics
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“When to test & When to treat” – diagnostic and symptomatic treatment considerations in non-infectious acute & chronic GI disorders.
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“When transplant is not an option” – 6 essential medical treatments for Chronic Kidney Disease patients.
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“Putting a squeeze on urinary stones” – when to consider medical stone dissolution or urohydropropulsion.
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“Easy as peeing in bed” – diagnostic considerations and medical management of urinary incontinence.
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Update on infectious GI diagnostics with emphasis on PCR.
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Update on the treatment of infectious causes of diarrhea.
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How to manage feline interstitial cystitis.
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Vaccine associated renal failure.
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Management of urinary tract infections.
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Recognition and diagnosis of GI obstruction
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Surgical treatment of GI obstruction
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Cystic calculi – options for resolution
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Abdominal organ biopsy
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What do all the numbers mean ? : Abnormal liver enzyme and function tests.
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Congenital liver diseases that “confuse” both you and your patient.
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Chronic Hepatitis and Hepatic copper storage disease in dogs.
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Common Feline Liver diseases – yellow cats are treatable !
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Supportive treatments for Liver Disorders and Hepatoencephalopathy
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Should I treat Mucoceles medically ?
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Acute Pancreatitis – new thoughts on initial treatments.
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Neurophobia-Approach to the neurologic examination
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The gait game-Identifying nervous system disease through locomotion.
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Dizzy yet?- Practical approach to vestibular disease for the generalist
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Beyond phenobarbital- Practical approach to seizures for the generalist
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Toy breed terrors- Neurologic disease of the young small breed dogs.
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Frenchie Fanaticism- Approach to thoracolumbar disease and why the French bulldog is flipping the script..
Schedule
| Registration | Monday, November 10, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Welcome Reception | Monday, November 10 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Breakfast | Tuesday, November 11 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Wednesday, November 12 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am | |
| Lectures | Monday, Nov. 10 | 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Accommodations
This will be our 11 th Fall visit to the newly renovated Casa Marina Resort.
Opened on New Year’s Eve of 1920, Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, is a flawless merging of old Key West ambiance and contemporary luxury. Immerse yourself in a restful haven where emerald lawns meet a blue Atlantic – welcoming stunning sunrises each day. Come to the “house by the sea” enveloped in breezy elegance and shaded by graceful palms.
Enjoy a taste of tropical living at the legendary Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Nestled along the southern edge of the island – spanning more than 1,100 feet of private beach, Casa Marina’s modern accommodations provide a luxurious hideaway for travelers. Listed in the National Register for Historic Places, this landmark resort has attracted business tycoons, artists, and dignitaries since the 1920’s because:
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It’s located on the largest private beach in Key West, Florida
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It’s a short walk from Southernmost Point U.S.A, the Key West Aquarium, Ernest Hemingway’s House and President Truman’s House
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Only minutes from the vibrant attractions and nightlife of Duval Street and historic Old Town
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With easy access to world-class water sports, including deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, and diving in America’s only living barrier reef
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And, it’s only three miles from Key West International Airport (EYW)
Price
Group room rates:
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Standard room:$504.00 dbl/night plus taxes
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Ocean View with Balcony: $624.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Additional Charges (subject to change without notice):
- State and Local taxes, fees and assessments are currently 12.5%
- Valet parking only— $37.00 per day- subject to change
- Self parking— $32.00 per day- subject to cahnge
Terms
You will be charged a deposit of one nights room and tax.
Cancellations: You must cancel your reservation at least 21 days prior to your scheduled arrival to receive a refund. If you cancel with 21 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.
Room Description
Revel in the island charm of Key West that has inspired artists and writers since the 1920s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , Casa Marina combines timeless service with modern comfort and style. Lose yourself in our Mediterranean-style accommodations. Delight in the 311 non-smoking guest rooms and suites at our beachfront hotel – where a historical sense of time is artfully combined with an intimate sense of place. Indulge in an exquisite selection of beachfront accommodations.
- Resort fee: $54.00 per room per night which includes: wireless high speed internet service; local phone calls: pool and beach services including chairs, towels, umbrellas, beach hammocks, frozen eucalyptus towels, drink samples, frozen popsicles, and personalized beach attendant service. Access to both Casa Marina and the Reach Resort amenities including fitness centers, beach volleyball, giant chess board, bocce court, out door pool table, pool toys, and fishing pier access and reciprocal resort charging privileges. Please note, amenities and services included in the Resort fee are subject to change.
Things To Do
It’s the perfect time to visit everyone’s favorite tropical Island in Florida. The weather is wonderful (in the low 80’s )and the rates are down!
New dining experiences allow guests to be truly immersed in the Key West island experience. Choose the historic Flagler’s ballroom and terrace, the vibrant Canary Room lobby bar, the elevated barista experience at Morrison’s Market, and the beachfront sophistication of Dorada
The colorful heritage of this laid back Island city has inspired writers and artists over the last century. Stroll along brick walkways, adjacent to the Custom House Historical Museum or enjoy a walk to the Truman Whitehouse, Mel Fisher’s Museum of sunken treasures and the infamous Hemingway House. Just one block from the resort is Duval Street offering art galleries, boutiques, cafes and legendary historic watering holes.
Tour the city on the conch-train, enjoy the conch and Caribbean food, biking, snorkeling, diving, relaxing on the beach, stroll along Dual Street, catch a sunset in Mallory Square, fishing, a sunset sail, shopping and slowing down for a few days.
Key West attractions and activities, learn more
Restaurants
Old Town has many cafes and restaurants offering food for all tastes. And the nightlife is legendary in Key West.
Don’t forget to catch sunset at Mallory Square- it’s a tradition and an experience!
Outdoor activities
Beach
Relax on the Resorts private beach.
Water Sports
Sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling and diving.
Golf
Golf in the tropics at Key West Golf Club.
Two-wheelin’
Explore the island on bicycles or mopeds.
Snorkeling
Take a fast boat to the reefs and snorkel for several hours.
Spa services
Spa Al Mare awaits your arrival.
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: $1275.00
Advanced: $1295.00
Regular: $1315.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
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 must cancel your reservation at least 21 days prior to your scheduled arrival to receive a refund. If you cancel with 21 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.
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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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