Date 6th October 2008
Venue Milton Keynes
Tutor
Nick Bexfield BVetMed DSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
University of Cambridge
Course outline
Do you ever wonder how significant raised liver enzymes are in a routine pre-operative blood sample? Do you know whether steroids are indicated in the treatment of liver disease in your small animal patients? Is there really any way that you can reliably diagnose pancreatitis in cats?
Diseases of the liver and pancreas are common in dogs and cats but reaching an accurate diagnosis and deciding on effective management can be challenging. During this course we will address these questions and discuss the major diseases that affect the liver and pancreas in dogs and cats. Using a wide selection of the types of cases that you are likely to encounter in practice, we will develop a structured approach to diagnosis and current treatment recommendations.
Specific areas to be covered include:
• Liver disease in dogs and cats: causes and diagnosis
• Breed associated liver diseases in the dog
• When and how to perform a liver biopsy safely and effectively
• Treatment of liver disease in dogs and cats including drugs and diet
• Pancreatic disease in dogs and cats: investigation and diagnosis
• How to treat acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: diagnosis and treatment secrets
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes,
refreshments and lunch