WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Become a friend to felines
In this two day virtual conference, we’ll meet with cat specialists, Dr. Lorrie Gaschen and Dr. Mark Cousins to learn how to better meet the needs of our feline patients and their families. On day one, we’ll take a deep dive into the “inner workings” of cats, as we practice identification of pathology via radiography and ultrasound. On day two, hear recommendations for creating a cat-friendly practice, and choose one step to take right meow to optimize your hospital. Then, review diagnosis and treatment for some of the most common feline ailments.
New! Two additional hours of FREE CE just added! Thanks to our sponsors, Zoetis and IDEXX Laboratories!
- Unraveling the Mysteries of Feline Osteoarthritis
- Dr. Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS will share video case examples of cats exhibiting signs of pain, discuss targeted questionnaires to evaluate pain in your patients, and provide advice for helping clients understand pain in cats.
- Feline Retrovirus Infections: Past, Present, and Perplexing
- Dr. Stephanie Brantley will share new testing developments in the detection and management of feline retroviruses.
- Dr. Stephanie Brantley will share new testing developments in the detection and management of feline retroviruses.
THE DETAILS
Date: May 6-7, 2023
Time: 9am to 4:30pm CDT
Price: $369
CE: 12 hours CE - 2 additional hours just added!
Location: Anywhere!
Find a cozy spot with reliable internet and join us online for this live and interactive learning event!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kitty Case Rounds - solving "unusual" cases that are not so unusual in cats
- Choose one step you can take immediately to make your practice more cat friendly
- Learn a rational process for diagnosing heartworm disease in feline patients, and understand the prevalence of heartworm in cats vs dogs
- Hear the latest in feline pain control, receive a client questionnaire, and develop your personal plan for multi-modal effective pain control in feline patients
- Are those rads normal? Practice interpretation of thoracic radiographs
- Diagnose obstructive patterns vs ileus and other GI conditions via radiography and ultrasonography
- Improve your skills in ultrasounding the feline liver, pancreas, and GI tract through video case examples
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
IntroVet™ is thrilled to welcome two Feline Practice Pioneers!
Lorrie Gaschen
DVM, PhD, Dr.med.vet, DECVDI
Lorrie received her DVM from the University of Florida, was in private practice in Florida for two years after which time she did a diagnostic imaging residency at the University of Bern in Switzerland and became a diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. She received her PhD in renal transplant imaging in animal models at the University Medical School in Utrecht then returned to the University of Bern where she became an associate professor upon completion of her work in vascular ultrasound of the canine gastrointestinal tract. She was a full professor of diagnostic imaging in the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for 15 years and has authored numerous publications and book chapters mainly in the field of gastrointestinal ultrasound where she has done the majority of her research. Lorrie was also the Executive Associate Dean for Diversity, Student, and Faculty Affairs for 6 years at LSU and is the recipient of the 2022 AAVMC award for Excellence in Diversity in the Veterinary Profession. Lorrie is now working in teleradiology with VetCT and enjoys reporting on all species and all modalities with a special interest in exotic imaging.
Mark Cousins
DVM, DABVP (Feline)
W. Mark Cousins, DVM, DABVP (Feline) received his DVM degree from Louisiana State University in 1980. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 2000, and is also Certified in Pain Management and Acupuncture. He opened his first veterinary hospital, Chateau Veterinary Hospital, in 1983 and sold it in 2013. He started New Orleans’ first feline practice in 1987 and practices there exclusively. This practice, The Cat Practice, won a Veterinary Economics Hospital of Merit Award in September 2005.
Dr. Cousins has been a featured speaker at roundtable meetings, a guest lecturer at Louisiana State University and University of Florida, and as a guest lecturer for several veterinary focused magazine and television educational segments. Dr. Cousins has served on several boards such as the Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association, Louisiana SPCA, and is a vice-chair of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. And he is active in medical clinical trials for new feline therapeutic concepts. He is currently the Feline Exam Vice Chair for the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners as well as a sitting board member for The American Heartworm Society. His knowledge and passion towards feline medicine make him an excellent role model and resource for other small animal practitioners interested in the feline portion of their practices.
Dr. Sheilah Robertson
BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS
Dr. Sheilah Robertson has been a faculty member at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Canada, the University of Florida, and Michigan State University. She spent two years as an Assistant Director in the Animal Welfare Division at the American Veterinary Medical Association. Her research interests include assessment of pain in cats, dogs and horses, the use of opioids in cats and the development of anesthetic protocols for pediatric patients and large-scale spay-neuter clinics. She was a member of the Association of Shelter Veterinarian’s Task Force to Advance Spay-Neuter, the American Association or Feline Practitioners (AAFP) welfare committee, the Feline Nursing guidelines committee, and the Feline Anesthesia Guidelines Taskforce. In 2017 she became the Senior Medical Director for Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a network of over 100 veterinarians who specialize in end of life care and in-home euthanasia.
Dr. Stephanie Brantley
DVM
Dr. Brantley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder and after a 4 year hiatus she earned credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University. She travelled across the border to Canada for her veterinary training and received her DVM degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. Post-graduation, she completed a rotating internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists which provided a strong foundation to all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery. With 17 years of clinical experience under her belt, Dr. Brantley has demonstrated significant agility in her ability to succeed in diverse and challenging work environments. These have included feline-only practice, general practice, relief veterinary services, and emergency medicine. Most recently, Dr. Brantley held contract veterinary positions for the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of State taking care of service dogs in Afghanistan and Iraq. Stephanie grew up in Houston, TX, and after several years away, she has returned to the area. She has a passion for world travel and is an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She currently resides in Kingwood, TX, with her beautiful 11 year old cat, Ivy.
Upon attending each of the LIVE sessions, you’ll earn 12 hours of CE.
Completed over the course of two days.
BENEFITS
Earn 12 hours CE*
A friendly, small group format, where conversation is easy and every question will be answered!
Complete digital course notes delivered by email
The flexibility to learn from anywhere! We’ll meet online on Zoom.
Plus, after course completion, you will have access to recorded sessions for 90 days following the workshop**
*This program has been approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 12 CE Credits, with a maximum of 12 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician. These RACE approvals are for the subject matter categories of: medical program and non-medical program, using the delivery method of interactive-distance. The approvals are valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE Course Numbers: 20-1007492 ; Feline Retroviruses: 20-1007492
IntroVet is also an NYSE Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
**Please note that this program will be RACE Approved for LIVE viewing only. Attendees must log on during a live session to receive a CE Certificate, but can utilize recordings to catch up and re-watch sessions.
Get a group discount! Discounts are available for groups of 3+ people and can be applied to any webinar or conference.
OUR SPONSORS
A huge thanks to our sponsors:
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After 70+ years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect and treat animal illness, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide — from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries.
Helping pets lead better lives by giving veterinarians the tools, technology and insights to clearly see and get the answers they need.
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