| 8:15 AM-9:15 AM |
Beyond the ACVIM Consensus Statement: Updates on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Leptospirosis in Dogs
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the spirochete Leptospira. Despite the availability of vaccines, outbreaks continue to occur in unvaccinated dog populations in the United States. Since the 2023 ACVIM Consensus Statement was published, new recommendations on leptospirosis vaccination and improved understanding of risk factors for leptospirosis and diagnostic test performance have become available. Weaving in case examples, this talk reviews the importance of understanding the difference between reservoir hosts and incidental hosts, how dogs can become infected, what clinical signs that should alert you to leptospirosis, how new diagnostic tests should be used, and the best approaches to treatment and prevention of the disease. |
| 9:25 AM-10:25 PM |
Navigating Change: Antibiotic Resistance Update and Practical Implementation of New Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines in Dogs and Cats
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat, and practitioners are now encountering infections for which we have few or no options for treatment. Veterinarians in the U.S. are facing the possibility of restrictions on antimicrobial use. But all is not lost! New guidelines help veterinarians know when to treat, how to use alternatives, and how to select and dose antimicrobials when treatment is indicated. Case examples will be used to illustrate principles, and there will be plenty of lively interaction to make antibiotics fun! |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
In Flew Enza: What’s New in Influenza Virus Infections in Cats and Dogs
This program will provide a comprehensive overview of influenza virus infections in dogs and cats, especially as it relates to H5N1 infections. Walk away with a further understanding of the transmission and prevention of influenza virus infections, possible zoonoses, and how to conduct ourselves in the veterinary profession in the era of H5N1. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic will be incorporated. |
