Clinical Management of Urinary Disorders in Dogs and Cats: It Is as Easy as Peeing in Bed!
October 16–18, 2026
Speakers & Topics
International Veterinary Seminars is excited to announce this new course and welcome Dr. Jessica Quimby to the IVS team! Dr. Quimby is an internist on faculty at the Ohio State University and loves all things urinary! Dr. Quimby is on the scientific board of the International Renal Interest Society and has published many instrumental papers on urinary diseases in cats and dogs. One great clinical example is her work with mirtazapine, ultimately bringing it to market in cats. IVS is bringing the team back together again! Dr. Quimby completed her residency and PhD at Colorado State University (CSU) and worked closely with both Drs. Lappin and MacPhail during her training programs. Dr. Lappin is an internist at CSU and continues to study infectious diseases, stress-associated illness in cats, and incontinence in dogs. He is a member of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Disease guidelines committee and looks forward to providing updates from that group on the diagnosis and treatment of urinary infections. He also performs urodynamic procedures for the hospital and looks forward to sharing practical ways to diagnose and medically manage urinary incontinence in dogs. Dr. MacPhail is a general surgeon at CSU and has enjoyed providing the surgical management of urinary tract diseases of both dogs and cats for many years on faculty. The three speakers will also be debating some of the classic issues in urinary tract diseases, including the appropriate use of subcutaneous ureteral bypass catheters. Drs. Lappin and Quimby will interact on parts of the CKD and FIC/Stress lectures.
- Updates on Management of Feline CKD
- Approach to Protein-Losing Nephropathy
- Nutrition in Feline CKD: Focus on Calories and Calcium
- Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Ureteral Obstruction
- Frustrations with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
- Overview and Update of the ISCAID Guidelines
- Update on Leptospirosis
- Update on Brucellosis and Q Fever
- Update on the Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats
- Management of Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
- Vaccine-Associated CKD in Cats: Does It Exist?
- Non-Pharmaceutical Management of Stress in Cats
- When a Simple Cystotomy May Not Be So Simple
- Surgical Options for Urinary Incontinence
- Current Thoughts on Feline Perineal Urethrostomy
- Urinary Trauma
- Episioplasty (or Is It Vulvoplasty?)
Schedule
| Registration | Friday Oct. 16 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday Oct. 16 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday Oct. 17 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday Oct. 18 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina is the premier resort facility in Bar Harbor, Maine. Nestled in downtown Bar Harbor, and just moments away from Acadia National Park. The Harborside Hotel & Marina offer breathtaking views of Frenchman’s Bay and ocean beyond.
Price
Group room rates:
- Standard View (king or 2 queens): $329.00 per night plus taxes & resort fee
- King with sleeper sofa-standard view: $329.00 per night plus taxes & resort fee
- King-partial island view: $369.00 per night plus taxes & resort fee
- King with sleeper sofa-partial island view: $369.00 per night plus taxes & resort fee
- King with Sleeper sofa- Harbor view: $399.00 per night plus taxes & resort fee
- King with Bunk Bed -standard view: $429.00 per night plus taxes & resort fee
All bedding and room type requests based on availability.
Additional Fees (subject to change without notice):
- State and local taxes on the room are currently 9%
- Rates are single or double occupancy. There is a $30 per night charge for each additional guest over 18 years.
Terms
Check-In: 4:00pm | Check-Out: 11:00am
Cancellations: A credit card is required to reserve your reservations. There is a two nights penalty if you cancel within 21-7 days of your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for your complete scheduled stay if you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival or depart early or are a no-show.
Room Description
Luxurious guest rooms at this coastal Maine hotel
All of our guest hotel rooms are lavishly decorated with the finest furniture and amenities. Choose from King and double bedrooms, each with a semi-firm mattress, plush feather pillows and comforter.
Each beautifully decorated room includes a full marble bathroom with beautifully accented tile floors and an adjustable high pressure massaging shower head for your comfort. Furnished with a wall mounted hairdryer and second telephone for your convenience. Premium guest rooms also feature a comfortable pullout sleeper sofa. The large color televisions are stylishly set within a beautifully crafted and naturally wood stained entertainment center/dresser. Extensive selections of cable channels are included for your pleasure.
If your stay is business related, you’ll appreciate each room’s work area that includes a desk, chair, telephone and wireless Internet. Other convenient amenities include a coffee maker, iron and ironing board.
Most Deluxe guest rooms feature semi-private balconies that offer spectacular Harbor, Island or Sunset views. Optional upgrades include our beautiful gas-burning fireplace and luxurious Jacuzzi rooms.
- Resort fee of $25.00 per room, per day, plus tax. The resort fee entitles you to complimentary parking, wireless internet, access to three tennis courts, the fitness center and pool at the Harborside Hotel, lap pool and hot tub at the Pool house, hot tub at the Bar Harbor Club, use of deck chairs, umbrellas and towels. Also a $15 voucher per stay to Bar Harbor Whale Watch (
Things To Do
Bar Harbor is adjacent to Acadia National Park, home to 1,532-foot Mount Cadillac. Its summit is the first spot in the United States where the sunrise can be seen. Acadia’s stunning mountains, lakes, and sea cliffs can be viewed from a number of vantage points-an auto loop, carriage roads closed to car traffic, and 125 miles of trails exclusively for hiking. The Bar Harbor area possesses a great selection of family activities, including a family nature camp, an oceanarium, a zoo, and a lumberjack show. The recently expanded Abbe Museum showcases the Wabenaki Indians, some of Maine’s earliest residents. Visitors can also indulge in rock climbing, sailing, paddling, brewery tours, boat excursions, and golf. For shoppers, Bar Harbor features a number of top-notch boutiques, many of which showcase the works of Maine artists and sculptors.
Located on Mount Desert Island, home of the spectacular Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is a historic tourist town, offering salty sea air, soft sandy beaches, granite cliffs and a slew of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. A 19th century resort for the wealthy, the town has several mansions, old majestic hotels and other vestiges of its heyday. Stop by the Hulls Cove Visitor Center to stock up on information about Acadia National Park. Then pick from myriad activities: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, climbing mountains, bird or whale watching, biking and horseback riding. If kayaking is your sport, or you’re itching to learn, Coastal Kayaking Tours offers trips for beginner to expert paddlers. Golfers can tee off at the scenic Kebo Golf Club, one of the oldest courses in the U.S. For a unique adventure, take a boat excursion with Diver Ed, where you can watch Ed diving 50 feet below on the deck monitor and then learn about the starfish, sea urchins and other sea creatures he retrieves and then returns to their home.
The First National Park East of the Mississippi River
People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Dining around Bar Harbor
There are some wonderful restaurants within easy walking distance of the Resort.
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: $1195.00
Advanced: $1215.00
Regular: $1235.00
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 credit card is required to reserve your reservations. There is a two nights penalty if you cancel within 21-7 days of your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for your complete scheduled stay if you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival or depart early or are a no-show.
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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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