Managing Common Gastrointestinal Problems in Practice
December 3–5, 2026
David Twedt D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Stanley Marks B.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine and oncology)
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Nutrition
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
Speakers & Topics
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Clinical approach to abnormal liver enzymes
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Chronic hepatitis – how to diagnose and treat
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Copper associated liver disease – more common than you may think!
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Four common liver conditions you likely did not learn about in vet school
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Latest update on feline liver disease; lipidosis, cholangitis, triaditis
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Acute liver disease – treatment options
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Canine acute pancreatitis – the diagnosis and management
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Chronic pancreatitis in the dog and cat
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Rational approach to esophageal disorders in dogs
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Food-responsive Enteropathy – Far more common than you think!
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Update on Giardia diagnosis and management
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Feline IBD vs. intestinal lymphoma – does it really matter?
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Acute hemorrhagic diarrheal syndrome – Optimal testing and management
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Antibiotic-responsive diarrhea – A critical appraisal
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Rational use of probiotics in diarrheic dogs and cats
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Advances in canine esophageal disorders – New Insights and Treatment Approaches
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Clinical approach to abnormal liver enzymes
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Chronic hepatitis – how to diagnose and treat
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Copper associated liver disease – more common than you may think!
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Four common liver conditions you likely did not learn about in vet school
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Latest update on feline liver disease; lipidosis, cholangitis, triaditis
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Acute liver disease – treatment options
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Canine acute pancreatitis – the diagnosis and management
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Chronic pancreatitis in the dog and cat
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Rational approach to esophageal disorders in dogs
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Food-responsive Enteropathy – Far more common than you think!
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Update on Giardia diagnosis and management
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Feline IBD vs. intestinal lymphoma – does it really matter?
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Acute hemorrhagic diarrheal syndrome – Optimal testing and management
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Antibiotic-responsive diarrhea – A critical appraisal
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Rational use of probiotics in diarrheic dogs and cats
Schedule
| Wednesday: Dec. 2, 2026 | Travel day | |
| Thursday: December 3, 2026 | Registration | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Seminars | 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30 pm | |
| Friday: December 4 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Saturday: December 5 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Accommodations
Price:
Group room rates (based on number of people in the room):
Hacienda Garden view: US$414.00 single occ. per night Double: $435.00 double occ. per night
Cabo Ocean View: US$444.00 single occ. per night Double: $465.00 double occ. per night
Baja Ocean Front: US$495.00 single occ. per night Double: $515.00 double occ. per night
What is in the all-inclusive charge:
Not included in the all-inclusive rate:
- A daily charge is not included for Environmental Sanitation tax of $82.11 Mexican Pesos per room per night (* charge in US dollars varies based on the prevailing Hotel Exchange Rate) in effect at the time of check-in
- Special events hosted by the Hotel at an additional cost for all guests, including holidays, theme parties and tastings.
- De Cortez Restaurant, Girasoles Bar & Ice Cream-Creperie*
- Some food & beverage items are subject to a surcharge
- Tours, telephone calls, in-room movies, laundry and dry-cleaning.
- Bottles of Wine and liquor
- Transportation Service or Car Rental
- Doctor Service and all medical related services
- Gift shops and boutiques: Los Portales, Santa Marina, Arte Sano & La Casona Tobacco Shop
- Cactus spa services, treatments, products and drinks
- Room deliveries.
- Any other charges not listed in the all-inclusive plan.
* De Cortez Restaurant has an access fee of $10 USD for breakfast & $35 USD for Dinner. Fee grants access to main menu. A credit equal to the fee paid can be applied toward premium dishes if guests decides to order from premium menu instead of main menu.
More details:
- All-Inclusive Plan starts at check-in time (3:00 PM) and ends at Check-Out time (12:00 p.m.)
- Refunds and discounts are not provided for unused portions of the All-Inclusive plan.
- Benefits from the All-Inclusive plan are not transferable to other guests.
- Group participants are required to wear a bracelet, replacement is subject to a $320.00 usd charge.
- Take-out or to-go orders from restaurants & bars are not permitted. Box Lunches available with an extra charge
- 15% discount on Cactus Spa treatment (special packages, beauty salon services or boutique items are not included) or 20% discount for prepaid treatments at Cactus SPA
- 10% discount to play at Cabo del Sol Golf Courses and includes free transportation from Hotel to Cabo del Sol Club House.
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Rates will be available 2 days prior and 2 days after the meeting dates but will be based on availability only.
Terms
Deposits: One night room rental plus taxes will be charged to each individual guest (non- refundable) 60 days prior to individual reservation arrival date, with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to individual reservation arrival date.
Cancellations: If you cancel between 60-30 days prior to your scheduled arrival, your deposit is forfeited. If you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival, there will be no refunds and you will be charged for your entire scheduled stay. If you are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for your entire stay. Check-in is at 3:00pm; Check-out is at 12:00pm (noon); guests who stay in their rooms beyond the check-out time without Hotel authorization will be charged for an additional room at the prevailing room rate.
Room Description
Our Deluxe Rooms welcome you with ultra-comfortable amenities and Old Mexico style.
Hacienda Garden view rooms: Inspired by Mexican Hacienda Style room offers an inviting modern décor and amenities that accentuate your living style, lush surroundings and stunning garden views. 450 Sq ft
Cabo Ocean view rooms: Consider this your calm oasis, your room leads onto a private balcony or terrace with views of our peaceful Sea of Cortez plus lush glimpses of gardens. 490 sq ft
Baja Ocean Front view rooms: Savor your private ocean front room with balcony or terrace and soak up breathtaking ocean front views of Baja’s Sea of Cortez. 490 sq ft
The Resort is now all-inclusive. Please check below for all that is included in the price. Based on our previous years at this resort when it was not all-inclusive – this new pricing is spectacular!
The Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa of Los Cabos captures the atmosphere of Old Mexico. You can stroll along its cobblestone lanes and winding paths, stopping to enjoy fountains, restaurants and quaint shops. The resort sits on a private beach amid 28 acres of quiet, lush gardens. Surrounding the resort is the famous Cabo del Sol Ocean Golf Course, by Jack Nicklaus. Relax as you lounge by any of four swimming pools or sit on the beach. Enjoy first-class services and amenities, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with spa.
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The rates above are based on single or double occupancy. There are extra charges for extra adults or children.
- Accommodations based on one or two people
- Welcome Drink
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & snacks available in restaurants and bars
- Activities & entertainment organized by team on property
- Kids club
- Unlimited Coffee at El Molino Coffee Shop
- Alcoholic (national & international) and non-alcoholic beverages available in our outlets during regular operating hours. Beverages are served by the glass
- Mini Bar restocked daily
- Room Service *
- Fully Equiped fitness center
- Resort Wide Unlimited Wi-Fi Service
- Taxes & Service Charges: Currently taxes are 16% VAT, 3% Hotel tax & also there is a mandatory daily service charge of 10% per room per night- all are included in the rate
*Limited to one order free of charge. Additional orders and orders from 10:00 PM to 6:59 AM subject to a $10.00 USD delivery fee per room, per order.
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
If you cancel between 60-30 days prior to your scheduled arrival, your deposit is forfeited. If you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival, there will be no refunds and you will be charged for your entire scheduled stay. If you are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for your entire stay. Check-in is at 3:00pm; Check-out is at 12:00pm (noon); guests who stay in their rooms beyond the check-out time without Hotel authorization will be charged for an additional room at the prevailing room rate.
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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!”
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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.
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