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OVC Update Series
University of Guelph

Continuing Education
'UPDATE SERIES'

The Ontario Veterinary College invites you to come to the 'Source' for the latest updates in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Keep current on the newest medical and surgical knowledge and procedures. Keep up-to-date on current research topics, see the new and projected facilities and meet the faculty. Be sure to attend the panel discussion at the end of the day to learn more about a particular topic.

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FELINE MEDICINE

The Vomiting Cat
Anthony Abrams-Ogg BA DVM DVSc Diplomate ACVIM
Vomiting is a common clinical sign in cats and may have numerous causes. In this discussion a case series involving causes within and outside of the gastrointestinal tract will be presented emphasizing different aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Although pancreatitis does not cause vomiting as frequently in the cat as it does in the dog, the discussion will include a review and update of feline pancreatitis.

Feline PU/PD – An Endocrine Perspective
Shauna Blois BSc (Hons) DVM DVSc DACVIM
Polyuria and poydipsia can represent many differential diagnoses in the cat. However, the most common endocrine causes of these clinical signs in middle-aged to older cats include hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus. This session will focus on current literature updates regarding feline hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus, and how this information affects clinical practice. The presentation will also briefly discuss the pathophysiology and other differential diagnoses of PU/PD in the cat.

Management of chronic kidney disease in cats–step-by-step
Alice Defarges DVM MSc DAVCIM
During this session, the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease in cats will be discussed. Case presentation will be used to focus on current treatment recommendations for different stages of CKD.

Management of the Cat in Shock
Marie Holowaychuk DVM DACVECC
Cats differ from dogs in their clinical presentation and response to management of shock and as such the treatment of shock in cats can be challenging. During this session, the pathophysiology, clinical signs, and treatment recommendations for cats in shock will be discussed. Cases will be presented with a focus on hypovolemic, anaphylactic, traumatic, and septic shock including recommendations for fluid therapy and pharmacologic interventions that are unique to cats.

The Cat with Dyspnea
Alexa Bersenas DVM DACVECC
This lecture will cover the common causes for respiratory distress in cats. Differentiating cardiogenic respiratory distress from non-cardiogenic disease will be discussed. The lecture will focus on therapeutic interventions for respiratory distress due to asthma, pleural effusion, and others. Techniques for oxygen supplementation and monitoring will also be addressed.