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. March 23, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital

Renal Disease in Dogs & Cats
Presented by Dianne Phillips, DVM, DACVIM
A case-based approach to management of kidney disease in dogs and cats.

Wed. April 7, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Veterinary Interventional Radiology
Presented by Jennifer O'Sullivan Brisson, DVM, DACVR
The material will include current and new techniques for minimally invasive diagnostics and treatments. 
Examples of procedures to be discussed include tracheal stents, stenting for malignant obstructions, intrahepatic portosystemic shunt coil embolization

As the Stools Loosen: Current Diagnostic Techniques and Therapeutic Approaches to Canine and Feline Diarrhea.
Presented by Marion Haber, DVM, DACVIM
This lecture will include a review of the pathophysiology of diarrhea in dogs and cats. The diagnostic approach and therapeutic plan of several different causes of diarrhea will be discussed. Emerging diseases and newer therapies will also be explored.

Tackling Inter-Dog & Inter-Cat Household Aggression
Presented by Kati Wrubel, PhD
Typical presentation, etiologies and treatment recommendations will be discussed for both issues. The first half of the talk will cover dog on dog aggression in the same household and the second half will cover cat on cat aggression in the same household.
Topics covered will include canine and feline social behavior, the results of a recent study conducted by Dr. Wrubel investigating the issue of interdog household aggression, measures clients can be instructed to take to prevent these issues and effective behavior modification strategies to resolve them.

Thurs. June 24, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
An overview of feline dermatology: There's more than one way to (approach the) skin (of) a cat
Presented by Jill Abraham, VMD, DACVD
Feline dermatology can be even more confusing than canine dermatology, as cats manifest various dermatologic disorders in specific reaction patterns, and many different skin diseases can present with the same clinical signs.

This lecture will provide a general approach to feline dermatology, including the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered skin conditions such as allergies, dermatophytosis, and ectoparasites.

Wed. July 14, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Ultrasonographic imaging of the icteric patient - common hepatobilary diseases of the cat and dog
Presented by Tonya C. Tromblee, DVM, MS, DACVR
This lecture will discuss how to image the liver and biliary tract and describe ultrasound characteristics of common hepatic and biliary disorders in cats and dogs.

Thurs. Aug. 26, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Canine Cushing's Disease
Presented by Heidi White, DVM, DACVIM
The lecture will discuss clinical presentation of cushing's disease, diagnostic testing options for cushing disease and treatment options for canine cushing's disease.

Wed. October 6, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
TBD - Surgery
Presented by Kechia Davis, DVM, DACVS
TBD

Tues. November 9, 2010 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.

Wed. Dec. 8, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Diagnosing and Managing Liver Disease in the Dog and Cat (Even if the Owner Won't Let You Pursue a Biopsy).
Presented by Karen Campbell, DVM, DACVIM
A discussion of the how to diagnose and manage some of the most common liver diseases in dogs and cats.