Description
Lecture 1. GI diagnostics including best use of PCR assays
Objectives. To review the common causes of vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs
To learn how best to use infectious GI disease PCR assays
To understand why PCR is not indicated for some agents
To review strategies for the management of cases based on PCR assay results
Lecture 2. The truth about Giardia
Objectives. To review the common manifestations
To learn how to complete the diagnostic workup in private practice
To understand which treatments are most likely to work
To review the zoonotic risks
To learn whether treatment of health animals can really help
Lecture 3. Feline protozoal diarrhea; Cryptosporidium, Isospora, Tritrichomonas
Objectives. To review the common manifestations
To learn how best to use diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnoses
To understand which treatment choices are most effective
To review strategies for case management
Lecture 4. GI bacterial diseases and logical use of probiotics
Objectives. To determine the most common causes and manifestations
To discuss the optimal diagnostic plans
To learn how to use probiotic therapy in case management
To learn the zoonotic risks
Lecture 5. Update on the management of parvoviral diarrhea (and other viruses) in dogs and cats
Objectives. To review the common viral causes, including SARS-CoV-2
To learn which diagnostic tests are optimal
To understand optimal treatment plans
To discuss zoonotic health risks and prevention strategies
