2021 Virtual Spring Conference - Program
SDCVMA Spring VIRTUAL Conference
Endocrinology for the General Practitioner
April 24 & 25, 2021
8:00 am - 1:00 pm each day
The Program Includes 4 Interactive CE Credits per Day
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Session I — 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Hyperadenocorticism: Diagnostic Tips and Tricks: (Lathan)
This lecture will discuss clinical signs and other hallmarks of hyperadrenocorticism. The differences between diagnostic tests will be highlighted, and a practical approach to differentiation will be presented using a case-based approach.
Hyperadrenocorticism II: Update on Monitoring Dogs Receiving Trilostane Therapy: (Lathan)
This case-based lecture will focus on monitoring Cushingoid patients receiving trilostane therapy, including an introduction to the pre-pill cortisol.
Not So Sweet - Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Treatment and Monitoring (Rucinsky)
Making the diagnosis of diabetes in cats can be relatively straightforward. I’ll help you navigate the speed bumps of appropriate treatment and monitoring for your various cat patients.
Not So Sweet - Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Treatment with Concurrent Disease (Rucinsky)
Did you make that cat diabetic? We’ll discuss ways to manage inflammatory bowel disease, allergies, and other ailments along with diabetes.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Session II — 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Canine Diabetes Mellitus - Dogs are not big cats (Lathan)
We’ll discuss insulin and dietary therapy in dogs during this lecture. We’ll also touch on diabetic monitoring.
Canine Addison’s Disease - A Case Based Update (Lathan)
Cases will be used to illustrate how to treat Addisonian dogs with steroids, and also different presentations of Addison’s disease. Dogs with both typical and atypical hypoadrenocorticism will be covered.
Nightmare on Your Street - Feline Pancreatitis (Rucinsky)
Pancreatitis in felines has become practically epidemic. We’ll cover diagnosis and treatment challenges, chronic versus acute pan- creatits, and long-term management of this incredibly frustrating feline problem.
But My Cat Feels Great! Current Thoughts on Feline Hyperthyroidism (Rucinsky)
When the disease seems to (initially!) improve your geriatric patient’s quality of life, sometimes it’s hard to convince your client there’s a problem. We’ll talk about early detection, pitfalls in testing, and various treatment options for hyperthyroid cats.
The San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association is a California Statutorily approved CE provider.