How I treat common feline problems
February 2–4, 2024
David Maggs B.V.Sc.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Speakers & Topics
Dr. Maggs:
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Top 10 tips for a great feline eye exam
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Managing herpes and chlamydia in a multicat environment
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The latest on antiviral therapies for FHV-1
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Does lysine work?
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Does triple antibiotic kill cats? Does enrofloxacin blind cats?
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What’s the best lab test for feline conjunctivitis
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Nonhealing corneal ulcers feline eosinophilic keratitis and corneal sequestrum.
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What’s the best treatment for Chlamydia in cats
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Feline uveitis – Just intraocular lymphadenopathy
Dr. MacPhail:
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Practical tips on abdominal exploratory and organ biopsy
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Upper and Lower Respiratory problems- how i approach diagnosis and management
Upper: stenotic nares, laryngeal disease, nasopharyngeal polyps
Lower: pleural effusion, diaphragmatic hernias -
Upper and Lower Urinary Obstruction – practical management and what’s new
Upper: surgeon perspective on ureter stones
Lower: what’s new with urethral obstruction -
Wound Management – learn some easy ways to manage wounds
Dr. Lappin
- Diagnosis and treatment of infectious causes of gastrointestinal diseases
Giardia
Tritrichomonas
Cystoisospora
Salmonella/Campylobacter/Clostridium
- Non pharmacological management of stress diseases in cats
- Tips for managing feline interstitial cystitis and radiodense cystoliths
- Update of flea and tick borne diseases
Schedule
| Registration | Friday Feb. 2, 2024 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday, Feb. 2 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday, Feb. 3 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday, Feb. 4 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
Discover JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, an award-winning hotel located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Enjoy attentive service, deluxe amenities, heated outdoor pools, garden terraces and desert trails at our luxury resort in Scottsdale, AZ. Take our complimentary shuttle to our two 18-hole championship golf courses. Treat yourself to a massage or facial in our 32,000-square-foot spa, featuring 32 treatment rooms and a lap pool. Relax in privacy and understated luxury in our large casitas and suites with outdoor living spaces. Our Pueblo-style, pet-friendly accommodations offer kitchenettes. Savor an array of dining experiences in our restaurants and bars. Explore nearby Scottsdale attractions with ease from our secluded oasis overlooking the Sonoran Desert.
Room Description
Casita Guest Rooms – Our resort has unique Pueblo-style casitas, giving each guest tranquil privacy by providing the largest standard guestrooms in the valley. All rooms feature Marriott’s Revive Bedding with down comforters and plush pillows along with microwave, mini-fridge and high-speed Internet options. Our Casitas’ private balconies overlook stunning views of the beautiful Paradise Valley.
Group Casita King bed room rate:
Group rooms are sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 for current availability
$389.00 dbl per night plus taxes & fees.
Additional Fees (subject to change without notice):
- State and local taxes are currently 13.17%
The hotel rates above are based on single or double occupancy. For additional adults (anyone over the age of 18yrs) staying in the room, with a max of 4 people per room, there is an additional fee per additional person.
Cancellations:
To avoid a one night’s room and tax charge, reservations must be canceled at least thirty (30) days prior to scheduled arrival. You will also be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 7 days of scheduled arrival or if you are a no-show or depart early.
- Resort fee: Usually $40.00- but for IVS it is $35.00 per room, per night, plus tax.
This fee will cover several amenities, which include: High speed wireless internet in your guestroom, unlimited local and domestic phone calls, access to Spa fitness center, minimum 18 years of age (fitness only), overnight self-parking, 15% off gift and clothing purchases at the Resort, Spa and Golf shops (excluding the Spa Skincare Shop), complimentary shuttle service to the Camelback Golf Club, complimentary golf driving range use, and complimentary two (2) hour tennis court use, complimentary two (2) hour bicycle rental.
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: $1065.00
Advanced: $1085.00
Regular: $1105.00
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
To avoid a one night’s room and tax charge, reservations must be canceled at least thirty (30) days prior to scheduled arrival. You will also be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 7 days of scheduled arrival or if you are a no-show or depart early.
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.
Where will your learning take you?
Discover a different way to earn your veterinary CE. Explore upcoming trips to find an IVS seminar set in a destination you’ll want to stay awhile.