How I manage common medical problems in practice
September 12–14, 2022
Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Joezy Griffin Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL
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 | Monday Sept. 12, 2022 | 7:15am – 8.00am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Monday Sept. 12, 2022 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Tuesday Sept. 13 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Wednesday Sept. 14 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
Blended naturally into a landscape of vivid red rock cliffs and canyons of southern Utah, Red Mountain Resort has everything you need to relax, renew and rediscover your passion for adventure. As one of the most ideally located resorts in St. George, Utah, Red Mountain Resort allows for customized adventures to Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks, while Snow Canyon State Park is only about a quarter of a mile down the road. Be as active or relaxed, social or private, as you wish at this top choice in Utah resorts.
Group room rate: please note that this is not a package rate.
Rates:
Desert Oasis room (king or double beds): $195.00 dbl/night plus taxes
One bedroom villa: $255.00 dbl/night plus taxes
One bedroom villa suite: $295.00 dbl/night plus taxes
12.32% Local Taxes (subject to change).
Service fee: a $15 per room, per night. Service Fee has already been added to your package. The Service Fee recognizes services such as housekeeping, bell service and use of facilities. *Please note a gratuity of 15% will be added to all spa, wellness, bar, canyon counter and one-on- one services.
WiFi is complimentary throughout the resort.
Please note:
Children under the age of 12 may not participate in resort activities. The Resort highly suggests that those with children under 12 choose another lodging facility in our area.
Young adults ages 12-17 must be supervised by parent or guardian while participating in the following Red Mountain activities.
Outdoor recreation adventures including daily guided hiking, adventure trips, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, canyoneering and custom adventures.
Spa services including facial, massage and body treatments or any one-on-one services.
Personal Training, Workshops and excursions such as Canyon View Yoga.
Terms
Deposits:
A deposit equal to one night’s stay including tax and service fees is required at the time of booking with the remaining balance due at check-out.
Cancellations:
If you cancel after reserving your room – there is a $50 cancellation fee. If you cancel within 60 days of your scheduled arrival, you will forfeit the initial deposit of one nights room and tax and resort fee. If your reservation is canceled or modified, including room type change to an accommodation type at a lower rate, within thirty (30) days prior to arrival, a cancellation fee will be assessed equal to the room rate, tax & service fee per night that is cancelled.
We strongly suggest purchasing trip insurance. If you would like us to give you a quote, please give us call.
Room Description
Desert Oasis King: Includes a king bed and generous bath area.
Desert Oasis Double: Features two beds and generous bath area.
All Red Mountain rooms are non-smoking, with select rooms being pet-friendly.
All Desert Oasis Rooms include:
- Oversized soaking bathtub/shower combination
- Double bathroom sinks in granite vanity
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Spacious closets
- Hypoallergenic comforters
- 100% cotton sheets
- NXTV with cable television and in-room movies
- Complimentary WiFi in rooms and throughout the luxury resort
- 42” flat-screen, high-definition televisions
- Full soaps and shampoo
- Voicemail
- Iron and ironing board
- Coffee maker
- Air conditioning and heating units
- Combination safe
- Hair dryer
- Access to coin-op laundry facilities
Villa King: Enjoy 600 luxurious square feet of living space with a king bed, all the amenities of our Deluxe rooms, plus a natural gas fireplace, balcony or deck, and master bath with oversized shower and soaking tub. Suitable for up to 2 adults.
Villa Double Queen: This Villa provides two queen beds, all the amenities of our Deluxe rooms, a natural gas fireplace, balcony or patio and a master bath with oversized shower and soaking tub in nearly 600 square feet of comfort. Suitable for up to 4 adults.
Villa King Suite: Nearly 1,100 square feet, this Red Mountain Villa Suite includes a king bed, all the amenities of our Deluxe rooms, as well as a natural gas fireplace, balcony or deck and a master bath with soaking tub and stand alone shower. The living room features a full bath, a fully equipped kitchenette with spacious living and dining area with a second natural gas fireplace. This suite accommodates 2 adults.
Villa Double Queen Suite: This spacious 1,100-square-foot Villa Suite has two queen beds, all the amenities of our Deluxe rooms, a natural gas fireplace, balcony or deck and a master bath with soaking tub and stand alone shower. The living room features a full bath, fully equipped kitchenette with spacious living and dining area with a second natural gas fireplace. This room accommodates up to 4 adults.
All Villa accommodations include:
- Negative-edge pool and whirlpool spa exclusive to villa guests
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors
- Gas fireplaces in each bedroom
- Oversized tub and separate river stone shower
- Double bathroom sinks in granite vanity
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Spacious closets
- Hypoallergenic comforters
- 100% cotton sheets
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and throughout the resort
- 42” flat-screen, high-definition televisions
- Full soaps and shampoo
- Voicemail
- Iron and ironing board
- Coffee maker
- Air conditioning and heating units
- Combination safe
- Hair dryer
- Outside patio or deck with chaise lounges and tables
Things To Do
Right outside Red Mountain Resort’s back door, a world of outdoor adventures awaits. Red and white Navajo sandstone capped by an overlay of black lava rock makes hiking, biking and photography in our local State and National parks an experience for the senses. The parks are an amazing display of desert animal life, unique botanicals and dynamic rock formations. Bordering Red Mountain, Snow Canyon State Park is home to 7,000 acres of red rock canyons and cliffs, lava caves and two volcanic cones. The moderate winter climate of Southern Utah creates an ideal environment to enjoy outdoor activities in Utah year round.
Zion National Park
TripAdvisor named Zion the Nation’s Best National Park. When you enter Zion National Park you will experience a feeling that won’t quite fit inside your camera. The colors will astound you. The perspective will humble you. The immensity will leave you in awe. Zion is a destination where a one-night-stay just won’t do. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATVs.
Bryce Canyon National Park
More natural, scenic attractions than anywhere in the world, Bryce Canyon National Park is the centerpiece to an area that offers America’s highest concentration of natural scenic wonders. Bryce Canyon National Park is actually a series of amphitheaters along the eastern rim of a large plateau. Visitors may drive along the rim to scenic overlooks or step over the rim to the valley below on many hiking trails.
St. George, Utah
National Geographic called the St. George area one of the 50 best places to live and play and TripAdvisor ranked it their “Number One Travel Hotspot.” There are 12 stunning golf courses, four State Parks, some of the best rated hotels and spas in the world. Excellent dining, shopping, museums and galleries to explore as well.
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: $955.00
Advanced: $975.00
Regular: $995.00
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
If you cancel after reserving your room- there is a $50 cancellation fee. If you cancel within 60 days of your scheduled arrival, you will forfeit the initial deposit of one nights room and tax and resort fee. If your reservation is canceled or modified, including room type change to an accommodation type at a lower rate, within thirty (30) days prior to arrival, a cancellation fee will be assessed equal to the room rate, tax & service fee per night that is cancelled.
We strongly suggest purchasing trip insurance. If you would like us to give you a quote, please give us call.
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.”
Thank you for putting on a fantastic program in Cabo!”
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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