SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 9AM – 3 PM
COMPREHENSIVE CONFERENCE
“Feline Infectious Diseases”
AMC Partners In Practice
Institute For Post Graduate Education
2013 Continuing
Education Event
BETTER MEDICINE THROUGH
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sponsored by:
NY STATE CE CREDIT
Objectives. Learn/Gain:
 New, ground breaking information
 Comprehensive review
 Practical clinical knowledge relating
clinical signs, physical examination
findings, and disease natural history
 The best current and emerging
diagnostic methods and techniques
 Ability to plan effective strategies to
treat, prevent, and monitor disease
 Interactive Q&As
SPEAKER
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Dipl, ACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
a case based approach. We will discuss the new
diagnostic and therapeutic information concerning
Toxoplasma gondii, haemoplasmosis (previously
Haemobartonella felis), Bartonella spp., feline
ehrlichiosis, and feline anaplasmosis (previously
granulocytic Ehrlichia). Emphasis will be placed on
use of new diagnostic tests including polymerase
chain reaction and on appropriate empirical
antibiotic choices for bacterial infections of
different body systems.
Infectious diseases of the feline gastrointestinal
system
This talk will cover the diagnosis and management
of common causes of vomiting and diarrhea in cats.
Infectious causes will be emphasized and will
include roundworms, hookworms, Helicobacter
spp., Giardia spp, Cryptosporidium parvum,
Salmonella spp, Campylobacter spp.,
panleukopenia, and coronaviruses. Appropriate
diagnostic tests and empirical treatments will be
discussed using a case based approach.
Infectious diseases of the feline upper respiratory
system
Specific agents or syndromes covered will include
upper respiratory disease complex in cats,
bordetellosis, and Cryptococcus neoformans.
Emphasis will be placed on rational use of empirical
antibiotics, anti-viral drugs, intranasal vaccine as
immunotherapy, and diagnostic procedures.
Registration is free
SEMINAR TOPICS:
The Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd St. NY, NY 10065
www.amcny.org
Fever of unknown origin in cats
Diagnosis and medical management of the diseases
associated with fever in cats will be discussed using
REGISTER ON LINE:
http://www.amcny.org/pipseminars
Questions?
Contact Dr. Philip Fox
212 329 8606 (philip.fox@amcny.org)