Continuing Education

Finding a way out of the quandary. Dogs and cats with heart disease often have biochemical abnormalities that indicate prerenal or renal abnormalities. This situation presents a quandary because increasing intravascular volume (such as with parenteral fluids) increases the risk of congestive heart failure, whereas decreasing intravascular volume (such as with diuretics) can worsen kidney function. This presentation presents specific strategies for making the most of this difficult situation, including methods for early identification of imminent congestive heart failure, appropriate use of parenteral fluid therapy, recognition of acute versus chronic processes, and common mistakes to avoid. A veterinarian who watches in this presentation should leave with a broader understanding of the range of options available to make the most of this common medical dilemma.

Do you know what you are seeing when you are scanning? Can you follow blood vessels as a roadmap to the abdomen? Can you find the adrenal glands and pancreas? Do you have enough time to practise your scanning on normal dogs as well as clinical patients? If you are time poor but need an intensive boost to help you gain more confidence with your imaging, here’s your chance to make it happen! Let Dr Karon Hoffmann work with you in an intensive, immersive practical 4-day course on Diagnostic Ultrasound, where you will spend a dedicated amount of time learning how to perform scans from the right foundations and improve your technique under the expert guidance of these instructors. Karon is known Australia-wide as the ‘go to’ person for ultrasound as well as being a European Boarded Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. She will instruct and give you personal and immediate feedback on your scanning, and teach you tips and tricks that will make a huge difference when you get back to your practice.

Feline Neurology, Feline Emergency and Critical Care

This year the CVE is partnering again with the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) to hold a 3-day congress in Kuala Lumpur which will explore the latest developments in feline neurology, emergency and critical care.

Emergency medicine in cattle practice can be challenging, especially when faced with a large group of affected animals.

This course is designed to give you the essential tools to quickly diagnose and carry out the appropriate treatment for emergency conditions in cattle.