How I manage common medical problems in practice
September 10–12, 2021
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Chief of Staff
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Joezy Griffin Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University
This combination of two internationally recognized Internists will provide you with a practical approach to the management of many common medical problems that you encounter in your daily practice. You are sure to come away with some very helpful tips!
Speakers & Topics
Endocrine
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Diabetics: anything new that can help?
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Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas
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Trilostane: the latest on how to use it
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A case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd
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Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach
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Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer
Cardiac disease
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Is a heart murmur a consistent indicator of underlying heart disease?
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Murmurs, Gallops and Arrhythmias in cats.
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When should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?
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What are the best treatment strategies for treating congestive heart failure in cats?
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Considerations in thromboprophylaxis treatment in feline cardiomyopathy patients?
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This asymptomatic dog has a murmur. What diagnostics should I consider?
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Treatment considerations in mitral valve disease vs dilated cardiomyopathy.
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Loop diuretic therapy in CHF – furosemide of torsemide?
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What role does spironolactone play in CHF patients?
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Reducing angiotensin and aldosterone – ACE-inhibitors or ARBs?
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When to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in cardiac patients.
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Use of Viagra in canine heart disease.
Respiratory disease
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How to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse.
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Which drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs?
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Are bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one?
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When to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse.
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Coughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease?
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Do I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients?
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What are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats?
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When would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats?
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Are human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients?
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Should cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients?
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Is immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?
Chronic Kidney Disease
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When should renal biopsy be considered?
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Has SDMA become the preferred means of diagnosing CKD?
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Should quantitative urine protein values be determined in geriatric patients?
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Is blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?
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Which antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine, ACE-Is or ARBs?
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What are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease?
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When should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients?
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This dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug?
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Is it just an “Ohio State thing” or are vitamin D, calcium and PTH important in CKD?
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Appropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients.
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Appropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients.
Urinary Tract Infection
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What are the preferred antibiotics in uncomplicated UTI patients?
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How long should antibiotic therapy be administered in uncomplicated UTI?
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What predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent UTI?
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How do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?
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What follow-up testing is recommended in monitoring UTI treatment?
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What do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present?
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What can be done to prevent recurrent UTI development?
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Is oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements?
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Does improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs?
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When to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients.
Schedule
| Registration | Friday September 10 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday September 10 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday September 11 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday September 12 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
Price:
Group rooms are now sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 for availability
Standard Guest Room Rate:
- $ single or dbl/night- includes taxes & breakfast for 2-
- Two full/double beds or one queen only available.
Oversized Room Rate:
- $ single or dbl/night- includes taxes & breakfast for 2-
- One King or Two full/double beds only available
Cottage Rate: Call for availability
Please note, the room rate includes lodging, lodging tax, breakfast, breakfast tax and gratuity and is based on two people in a room.
Terms
A deposit equal to 100% of your scheduled stay is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation(s). You have up to 14 days prior to your specified arrival date to cancel your reservation(s) and have your deposit refunded. No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures.
Room Description
At the Nantucket Inn, we’ve created an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Our hundred spacious guest rooms are built around three beautifully landscaped courtyards, offering a comfortable setting for your island experience.
Configurations
Standard Guest Rooms
Standard guest rooms offer your choice of two full/double beds or one queen sized bed. All of these rooms are comfortably finished with rich cherry furnishings, shades of terra cotta and blue fabrics and a full range of modern amenities.
Oversize Guest Rooms
Oversize Rooms offer 75 more square feet of living space and feature one King sized bed or two full/double beds. These rooms have been newly redecorated with pillow top mattresses and quilted bedspreads in a warm burnt sienna color complimented with pale green and sea blue striped drapes. The double rooms are perfect for families that need a bit of extra space. Our oversize rooms offer the same amenities available in our Standard Rooms. King rooms provide extra amenities for the business traveler.
Cottage Rooms
The cottage rooms offer a charming upgrade for special occasions or when just a little extra space is needed. These units are slightly separated from the other rooms and placed in pairs in each courtyard.
Group rooms are now sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 for availability
At the Nantucket Inn, you will find an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home on Nantucket. Built around three beautifully landscaped courtyards, you’ll find 100 spacious guest rooms and cottages, many with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces. You’ll also find extensive recreation facilities that include indoor and outdoor pools, a health fitness center, two lighted tennis courts and indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas. Or take our complimentary island shuttle to Nantucket’s quaint village.
Things To Do
Off the coast of Massachusetts lies the special island of Nantucket, where history lives and traditions are maintained. Nantucket is a unique and beautiful island, with miles and miles of sandy beaches, deeply wooded moors, colorful cranberry bogs, and an entire ocean beckoning from all sides. It’s also a quaint island, where worn cobblestone streets, lined with the historic residences of whaling captains, lead to one of New England’s most picturesque harbors.
Resort Amenities
Nantucket Inn is proud to offer these fine amenities for their guests.
Restaurants
Dining is a special experience on the island. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and discover a wonderful selection of fresh seafood, native island specialties and regional continental cuisine.
Tours
The Nantucket Inn is the Island’s only tour-friendly hotel. The Nantucket Inn offers countless opportunities for adventure, exploring, shopping and appreciation of nature’s beauty. Our sales office has designed programs and itineraries featuring attractive packages to allow you to relax during your stay on island while absorbing its abundant history. While at the Inn our friendly staff will make you feel at home as you visit the “faraway land.” Whether it is your first visit or you have been here before, you’re bound to return!
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: $915.00
Advanced: $935.00
Regular: $955.00
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
A deposit equal to 100% of your scheduled stay is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation(s). You have up to 14 days prior to your specified arrival date to cancel your reservation(s) and have your deposit refunded. No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures.
Global Vet Community Meets CE Experiences
IVS trips are designed to meet your CE requirements while offering a break from traditional, conference-style learning. With focused half-day sessions, small-group learning, and destinations worth the journey, IVS creates close-knit communities where education feels both engaging and rewarding.
Earn Your CE Credits
IVS makes it easy — and worth the trip — to keep your CE hours current. Each trip includes 12–18 CE credit hours, along with access to a dedicated portal where certificates and trip details are easy to find when you need them.
Explore the World
Choose from 50+ destinations worldwide, including classic travel locations and Bio Bio adventure trips. No matter the setting, IVS seminars are structured to support focused learning in an environment that feels immersive — not overwhelming.
Connect With Your Community
IVS brings together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and leading specialists in intentionally small groups. Designed for shared experience and meaningful discussion, these seminars foster professional connections that last well beyond your trip.
Get More from Every Trip
With points earned for every trip you attend, bonuses for referring friends, and a convenient user portal for tracking and seminar details, IVS makes earning your CE credits even more rewarding.
Postcards from Our Trips
From close to home to destinations abroad, hear what veterinary professionals are saying about their IVS experience.
The speakers were excellent, as were the accommodations. I love coming to IVS Seminars.”
I enjoyed this conference VERY much! The speakers were engaging and superb. I had a surgery day this past Tuesday and have implemented several of their pearls of knowledge!”
The trip was just perfect! My husband and I loved every minute.”
Thank you for a great conference! This was my first IVS experience, and it was great. … I’m hoping to arrange a trip for my vet school friends (11 of us total) in the future.”
I enjoyed the seminar. IVS [is] still the best CE in my opinion. Great venue also.”
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Thank you. I always enjoy the CE experience IVS provides.”
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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