Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Multifactorial Disease Requiring a Multimodal Approach

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Learners will be able to identify the prevalence and common signs of OA, the pathways to pain and the benefits of the components of multimodal management, including medications, disease modifying OA agents, weight management, exercise modification, physical rehabilitation modalities, environment modifications, and surgical procedures. Finally, the learners will be taught about the role that Adequan® Canine plays in the multi-modal management of OA.

In this lecture, attendees will:

• Learn about canine osteoarthritis (OA)
• Explore current treatment modalities
• Learn about the safety and science behind polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG)
• Understand how PSGAG may fit into their management strategy for canine OA

Speaker:  Paris Revoir, DVM

Bio: Dr. Revoir, a graduate of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, began his career as an associate in small animal practice in Midland, Mich. Four years later, he joined Hill’s Pet Nutrition as a professional services representative in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. area. In 1990, Dr. Revoir opened PetWorks Veterinary Hospital, a full-service small animal practice in Overland Park, Kan., that was recognized for innovation. In 1999, he received the prestigious Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State, which honors one MSU CVM graduate annually for excellence in private practice. During his time in private practice in Overland Park, Dr. Revoir hosted “Pet Talk,” a live ask-the-vet radio call-in program, and served on several animal health industry practitioner advisory boards. In 2003, he returned to industry for years of service at Hill’s, Bayer Animal Health, Merck Animal Health and Zomedica, where he provided technical support to marketing, customer service and field sales organizations; worked with key opinion leaders and veterinary colleges; and offered critical input to R&D teams. In 2021, after one year with Zomedica, Dr. Revoir received the prestigious Professional Services Veterinarian of the Year award. Dr. Revoir joined American Regent Animal Health in 2022 as a Technical Services Veterinarian where he continues to support veterinarians in practice. He currently resides in Minnetrista, Minn., with his wife Tracy (also an accomplished veterinarian), their two cats Gracie and Skeeter, and their dog Tilly.

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MMVD in Dogs:

Risk Awareness, Early Detection, and Management for More Life to Love.

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Speaker: Dr. Andrew Schreibman, DVM

Bio:  Dr. Schreibman earned his DVM the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University following undergraduate studies at Columbia University in the City of New York. He completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery at the University of Illinois in 1995. Following two years in private practice in New Jersey and California, Dr. Schreibman served as a resident/assistant professor in anatomic pathology at the University of Missouri.  He served on the Licensing Examination Committee of the California Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Schreibman is currently Senior Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health in the Southern California & Hawaii district with 25+ years experience in Industrial Medicine spanning Research & Development, International Affairs, Marketing, and Sales. He is passionate about education and evidence-based medicine.  Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Schreibman umpires high school football & baseball and runs marathons with his wife Lisa.

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Defend Puppies, Defeat Parvo:

Updates in the Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis

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Attendees of this presentation will:

• Recognize the impact of CPV on the patient, hospital, and owner
• Understand standard of care inpatient and outpatient treatment options
• Learn about recent treatment options discussed in the literature including a targeted Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) for CPV treatment
• Be confident implementing novel treatment options such as CPMA into various CPV treatment protocols

Speaker: Dr. Chris George, DVM, practice limited to internal medicine

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Management of Osteoarthritis Update:

What Does the Latest Science Tell Us?

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An evidence based review of current management strategies for osteoarthritis, including supplements, medications, and other modalities. We will discuss the current state of science, what we really know, and what we still do not know about managing osteoarthritis.

Speaker: Dr Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS

Bio: Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. He completed a Small Animal Surgical internship at the California Animal Hospital and a Small Animal Surgical residency at the University of California, Davis.
Practicing in Southern California for over 27 years, Dr. Vogel has been the co-medical director, and founder/senior partner of hospitals located in Fountain Valley, CA and Irvine, CA, and currently, the founder of the “Veterinarian owned, Pet approved,” Animal Orthopedic Center located in Anaheim, CA.
Dr. Vogel is the past President of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and is currently a Governor for the California Veterinary Medical Association, representing Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. He also is a recipient of the Dan Mahan Award for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine.
As a board-certified veterinary surgeon, and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. Vogel has almost 30 years of experience in clinical practice, as well as teaching veterinary students and training interns and residents.
He lectures extensively in Southern California, as well as elsewhere in the US and has spoken at several world veterinary conferences in China, South Korea, and Mexico.

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