CNYVMA In-Person CE Lecture: Neurologic Examination, Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, and Seizure Management
Hopshire Farm and Brewery
1771 Dryden RoadFreeville, NY 13068
United States
Event Details
Presented by: Curtis Dewey, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), DACVS, CTCVMP, CCRP
Performing and Interpreting the Small Animal Neurologic Examination
This presentation will provide an overview of the essential components of the small animal neurologic examination, with a review of the pertinent neuroanatomy required. The concept of a targeted neurologic examination will be presented, which is based on history, signalment and chief complaint.
Learning Objectives:
1. Be comfortable with the basic functional/dysfunctional neuroanatomy needed to interpret the neurologic examination
2. Know the component parts of the small animal neurologic examination
3. Learn how to modify the neurologic examination in specific clinical situations
4. Become proficient in constructing a differential diagnosis list based on the neuroanatomic localization and other case information
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD): Overview and Updates
This presentation will provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), including comparisons between this disorder and human Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Characteristic clinical features of CCD and the diagnostic workup of a dog suspected of having this disorder will be covered in some detail. Established treatment protocols, as well as more recently introduced treatment options will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Become knowledgeable regarding typical historical complaints associated with CCD
2. Have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of CCD/AD
3. Recognize clinical features of canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD)
4. Become comfortable with devising a diagnostic workup for a suspected CCD patient
5. Learn various treatment options for treating CCD patients
Managing Seizure Disorders in Dogs: The Essentials
This presentation will provide an overview of diagnosis and management of seizure disorders in dogs, focusing on canine idiopathic/genetic epilepsy. Treatment options-both drug and non-drug therapies will be discussed. Clinical insight regarding which drugs, drug combinations and nutraceuticals are warranted for certain clinical situations will be provided.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic mechanisms of seizure propagation
- Know various causes for seizures in dogs
- Learn common features of idiopathic/genetic epilepsy in dogs
- Learn non-drug options for seizure control
- Be comfortable with the various anti-seizure drugs used in dogs
- Learn some clinical features of various seizure presentations that affect drug choices
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Curtis Wells Dewey is a Cornell University alumnus (BS-‘85, DVM-‘89) who has been practicing veterinary medicine in New York State for over two decades. Between graduating from Veterinary College and returning to New York, Dr. Dewey completed a rotating small animal internship (UGA), a small animal surgery residency (UGA), and a small animal neurology/neurosurgery residency (UC Davis). He subsequently accepted a faculty position at Texas A&M University where he worked for over 5 years. Dr. Dewey is board-certified in neurology (Diplomate ACVIM-Neurology) and surgery (Diplomate ACVS) and has a masters degree (MS-UGA ‘93) in anatomy. He is also a certified TCVM practitioner (CTCVMP) and a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner (CCRP). After working in private specialty practice in Long Island for 5 years, Dr. Dewey served as a faculty neurologist at Cornell University for nearly 15 years. During his time as a Cornell Professor, Dr. Dewey also consulted regularly at two private practice specialty hospitals-Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) and Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services of Rochester (VSES). In 2019, Dr. Dewey opened his own integrative specialty hospital-Elemental Pet Vets, PLLC-located in Freeville, New York. He is also currently a part-time Professor at Chi University (formerly Chi Institute).
Dr. Dewey has authored/edited three editions of his neurology textbook, Practical Guide to Canine and Feline Neurology, the last edition of which was co-edited with his colleague Dr. Ronaldo da Costa. He also wrote the neurosurgery sections of the last two editions of Terry Fossum’s Small Animal Surgery. Dr. Dewey also published Clinician’s Guide to Canine Acupuncture with co-author Dr. Huisheng Xie of Chi University. In addition to these textbooks, Dr. Dewey has authored/coauthored numerous other book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles over the years. Dr. Dewey was the 2014 recipient of the ACVECC Hills Jack Mara Award for Scientific Achievement, the 2021 recipient of the NYSVMS Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine Award, and the 2021 recipient of the DVM360 Veterinary Hero Award for Integrative Medicine. A nationally and internationally recognized speaker and educator, Dr. Dewey has lectured around the world, including Japan, China, Thailand, Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil, and Canada.
Closer to home, Dr. Dewey has lectured for numerous New York venues, including the annual New York State Veterinary Conference, Buffalo Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Genesee Valley Veterinary Medical Association, as well as local talks at LIVS and VSES. Since 2019, Dr. Dewey has served on the New York State Veterinary Medical Society’s Wellness Committee and Integrative Medicine Committee. Since re-entering private practice, Dr. Dewey has continued to conduct and publish pragmatic and clinically relevant research.