6-26 March 2023 : Abdominal Surgery of the Dog and Cat

Alasdair Hotston Moore MA VetMB CertSAC CertVR CertSAS CertMedEd FRCVS

This course is aimed at all small animal practitioners who need to do abdominal surgery as one of their roles . Abdominal surgery of the

8 Hours CPD dog and cat starts with a review of laparotomy technique , including the approach , exploration and closure . In the subsequent modules we focus on the abdominal organs which are most often of surgical interest ( gastro-intestinal tract , liver and spleen and the internal genitalia ). We will look at the common surgical diseases and their management in a practical way that is achievable by the general practitioner , using case examples . At the completion of the course , the delegate will have learned how to safely open , explore and close the abdomen , and have a set of practical techniques to manage common abdominal surgical presentations . It will appeal to recent graduates , as well as all practitioners who need to carry out abdominal surgery on an occasional or regular basis . Aimed at vets and vet nurses .

• Module 1 : Surgical approach to the abdomen , abdominal closure and exploration of the abdomen

• Module 2 : Surgery of the stomach and surgery for GDV

• Module 3 : Surgery of the small and large intestine

• Module 4 : Spleen and liver , peritonitis

• Module 5 : Internal genitalia ( ovaries , uterus , prostate )

6-26 March 2023 : Approach to Small Animal Infectious Diseases

ONLY

£ 169 + VAT

ONLY

£ 169

Dr Emi Barker BSc ( hons ) BVSc ( hons ) PhD DipECVIM-CA MRCVS . RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine . EBVS ^® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine .

8 Hours CPD This course will explore common presentations

of infectious disease ( e . g . sneeze , cough , diarrhoea ) in companion animals , as well as the approach to disease in the travelled pet . Following completion , you should be able to apply this knowledge to first opinion cases to select the most appropriate test modalities and interpret results holistically . Management of selected infectious diseases will also be covered . Aimed at vets and nurses .

• Module 1 : Coughs and sneezes spread diseases – initial approach

• Module 2 : Focus on canine aspergillus and angiostrongylosis

• Module 3 : Focus on cat flu and pulmonary mycobacterial disease

• Module 4 : Dangerous doggy diarrhoea

• Module 5 : The not-so-fab FIV , FeLV and FIP

• Module 6 : Pandora ’ s suitcase : Leishmania , Ehrlichia , Babesia and others

+ VAT

6-26 March 2023 : Safe Use of Chemotherapy in Practice

Dr Chiara Penzo DVM PhD Dip . ECVIM ( Oncology ) MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology . RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology . Knowledge of the indications and administration

8 Hours CPD techniques of chemotherapy agents used in the treatment of cancer in pets is of paramount importance to achieve the best outcome in terms of survival and quality of life by avoiding ineffective treatments and preventing significant adverse effects . This course is a practical guide to the safe dosing , preparation and administration in general practice of the most commonly used chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of cancer in small animals and their monitoring . Concentrating on the most commonly used chemotherapy protocols for the treatment of lymphoma and solid tumours such as carcinomas , sarcomas and mast cell tumours , while receiving an update on new medications and techniques available for your patients such as electrochemotherapy , metronomic chemotherapy , tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immunotherapy ! Aimed at vets and nurses .

• Module 1 : Chemotherapy – what is it and when to use it * * contains main indications for the use of chemotherapy in pets

• Module 2 : Chemotherapy Drugs & Protocols – Solid tumours

• Module 3 : Chemotherapy Drugs & Protocols – Lymphoma

• Module 4 : Monitoring the Veterinary Chemotherapy Patient

• Module 5 : ABC of Chemotherapy Preparation and Administration

• Module 6 : Chemotherapy Health and Safety in Your Practice

• Module 7 : Gastrointestinal toxicity , Neutropenia and Extravasation injury • Module 8 : Bladder toxicity , Acute reactions and Toxicity from Tyrosine Kinase

6-26 March 2023 : Haematology of the Dog and the Cat

Francesco Cian , DVM , DipECVCP , FRCPath , MRCVS , European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology .

BOOK TODAY - AMAZING VALUE CPD FOR VETS AND VET NURSES !!

ONLY

£ 169

Paola Monti DVM , DipACVP ( Clinical Pathology ), FRCPath , MRCVS , RCVS Specialist

8 Hours CPD in Veterinary Clinical Pathology .

This course will give you the basics you need for interpretation of the most common haematological disorders in dogs and cats . Participants will learn how to review blood smears and develop a logical diagnostic approach to the alterations of red blood cells , white blood cells and platelets . All this will be achieved through a case-based approach . Aimed at vets , vet nurses and lab techs .

• Module 1 : Sampling techniques , overview of the different types of haematology analysers and approach to blood smear examination • Module 2 : Red blood cell morphological abnormalities and diagnostic approach to anaemia • Module 3 : White blood cells : morphological and numerical alterations

• Module 4 : Platelets and their most common related disorders

• Module 5 : Haematology Cases

+ VAT

ONLY

£ 169 + VAT