Managing Common Feline Problems in Practice
April 21–22, 2017
Speakers & Topics
Dr. Little Lectures
– Successful management of urethral obstruction in cats
– Understanding Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
– How to Use Feeding Tubes in Cats
– Diagnosis and management of weight loss in senior cats
– Finding the inner cat – feline obesity
– Finicky felines: managing anorexia in cats
– Let’s get moving – the constipated cat
– Update on managing CKD
– Management of diabetes mellitus in cats
Dr. Lappin Lectures
– Fever of unknown origin in cats.
– Logical antibiotic therapy in cats.
– Management of upper respiratory infections in cats.
– Management of the coughing cat.
– Feline GI diseases: is it infectious, inflammatory, or neoplastic?
Schedule
| Registration | Friday April 21, 2017 | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | 7.30am – 8.00am daily | |
| Lunch | 12.30pm-1.30pm daily | |
| Lectures | Friday April 21 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday April 22 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Accommodations
Relax in the well-located Hilton Boston Back Bay hotel. Set in the heart of the scenic neighborhood of Back Bay, our hotel near Hynes Convention Center offers easy access to all the excitement and culture the city has to offer. Boston Logan International Airport is situated only four miles away. The impressive glass-front hotel has 26 floors of contemporary guest rooms. Scan the skylines of Boston and Cambridge from the upper floors.
Work out at this downtown Boston hotel’s complimentary fitness center using first-class cardiovascular and strength training equipment and free weights. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the heated indoor pool and whirlpool. In warmer seasons, unwind with a refreshing cocktail on the sundeck. Savor New England classics with an innovative twist at Forty Dalton restaurant. Recline and recuperate watching the game with a drink and a snack in the Forty Dalton Lounge.
Catch up with work at the business center in the Starbucks® Internet Café with complimentary internet access. Host meetings and social events for 550 Guests, taking advantage of the choice of ballrooms and meeting rooms. Enjoy the undivided attention of the Event Team, who will help tailor the event ensuring it is a success.
Price
Group Room rate: $269.00 dbl/night plus taxes.
*WiFi is complimentary as a special concession for our group. That’s a savings of $15 per night!
Additional Fees (subject to change without notice):
- Taxes are currently a total of 14.45%
- There are extra charges for 3rd and 4th adults in a room (currently $20 per night, per additional person).
- Parking is currently available for a daily fee of $43 (subject to change without notice).
- Check-In is at 3pm, check-out is at 12pm (noon). If arriving before 3pm, baggage storage will be available for a small handling fee.
Terms
Cancellations: You can cancel up to 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival without penalty. If you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival, or are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for you complete scheduled stay. For cancellations, please call IVS 800-487-5650.
Room Description
The Guest Rooms at Hilton Boston Back Bay are beautifully decorated in shades of brown and soft teal with dark wood accents and furnished with the Hilton Serenity Bed. Upper floors feature spectacular panoramic views of the downtown Boston and Cambridge skylines. These well-decorated guest rooms feature one king or two double beds and range in size from 300 sq. ft. to 375 sq. ft.
Indulge in the tranquility of the Hilton Serenity Bed featuring the exclusive Suite Dreams mattress, Super Topper mattress pad, down-filled comforter, Touch of Down pillows and triple sheeting.
Things To Do
Area Attractions
The Hilton Boston Back Bay hotel near Fenway Park is located in one of most charming and desirable neighborhoods in the city. There are a number of things to do in Boston MA just steps away from the hotel. Looking to catch a Red Sox game? The Hilton Boston Back Bay is walking distance to the park. Our downtown proximity keeps you close to all the excitement Boston has to offer. Guests can walk to some of Boston’s revered educational institutions including Boston University, Tufts University and Boston College as well as popular attractions like fashionable Newbury Street, offering stylish boutiques and restaurants, and the elegant Copley Place Mall. Immerse yourself in culture at the Museum of Fine Arts, a short walk away, or take the family for a day out to New England Aquarium during your stay at our Copley Square Boston hotel.
For information on things to do in Boston, you can visit the following websites:
Dining
At Hilton Boston Back Bay, dining options are designed with you in mind. Start the day with a hearty breakfast or nutritious light bite at the 40 Dalton breakfast buffet; savor innovative dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients by our Back Bay restaurant’s Executive chef. Sip specialty cocktails in the 40 Dalton lounge. For more information on our offers and menus please visit the 40 Dalton website. Relax with a coffee and fresh sandwich or pastry at the Starbucks Coffee Shop. Learn more
For off-site dining click here.
Fenway Park
It has been the home of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball team since it opened in 1912 and it is the oldest ballpark in MLB. Because of its age and constrained location the park has been renovated many times, resulting in unique, quirky features including “The Triangle”, “Pesky’s Pole”, and most notably the famous Green Monster in left field.
Fenway has hosted the World Series ten times, the first was the 1912 World Series and the most recent was the 2013 World Series. Beside baseball games it has been the site of many other sporting and cultural events including professional football games for the Boston Redskins, Boston Yanks, and the Boston Patriots, concerts, soccer and hockey games, and political and religious campaigns.
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-
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.
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.
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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.”
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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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