Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
20 Cabot Road, Woburn, MA 01801

All lectures are free of charge. Unless otherwise noted, all are worth 2 CE credits. Light refreshments will be served. To register click here.

Tues. February 24, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital

Approach to the Itchy Pet
Presented by Jill L. Abraham, VMD, DACVD (Dermatology)
A two-hour review of the systemic approach to a patient presenting with pruritus.  Causes of pruritus, clinical work-up, and treatment recommendations will be presented.  Allergies, especially atopy, will be the main focus of the presentation.

Wed. March 11, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Diagnosis, Management and End Organ Effects of Canine and Feline Hypertension
Presented by John MacGregor, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Early detection and treatment of hypertension can have important benefits for many organs in our canine and feline patients. Cohesive, logical treatment protocols with monitoring endpoints will be emphasized.  

Tues. April 7, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Chronic Nasal Disease in Dogs & Cats
Presented by Bunita Eichelberger, DVM, DACVR (Radiology)
Two hour lecture discussing the causes of chronic nasal disease in dogs.  Advantages and disadvantages of various imaging modalities will be discussed.

Surgical and Medical Management of the Septic Abdomen
Presented by Sarah Allen, DVM, DACVECC (Critical Care) &
Kechia Davis, DVM, DACVS (Surgery)
This talk will discuss the surgical approach to canine and feline septic abdomen as well as pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

Tues. June 16, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Veterinary Acupuncture
Presented by Beth S. Innis, DVM, CVA, CCRT (Acupuncture)
This two hour presentation will describe the neurophysiological basis of acupuncture, as well as touch on the more traditional model of acupuncture theory.  Current evidence-based research, common indications for acupuncture and what to expect in a course of treatment will all be addressed. 

Thurs. July 9, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Diagnosing and Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats
Presented by Jill L. Abraham, VMD, DACVD
Atopy is a chronic relapsing dermatologic condition commonly encountered in general practice. This two-hour lecture will present the work-up and management options for atopy in dogs and cats. This lecture is brought to you in association with Novartis.

Wed. September 16, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location:Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) in Dogs and Cats
Presented by Nancy Cottrill, DVM, DACVO (Ophthalmology)
In this two-hour presentation, causes, treatment, and ancillary considerations of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs & cats will be discussed.

Tues. November 3, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Clinical Cases in Neurology
Presented by Gena A. Silver, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
This two hour presentation will cover clinical cases, including video review at presentation, differential diagnosis, work up results and discussion.

Thurs. December 10, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Hypoadrenal Disorders
Presented by Jennifer E. Waldrop, DVM, DACVECC (Critical Care)
This lecture will serve two purposes: 1) a catch up on hypoadrenocotricism (typical and atypical) and 2) learn about hypoadrenal disorders and critical care; what do we really know in veterinary medicine?  Discussion to follow on management of both disorders.