WRVMA In-Person Lecture: PU/PD Cases - Dogs & Cats and Cushing the Limits: An update on recent literature on the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of canine hyperadrenocorticism

Presented by: Erin Lashnits, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

PU/PD Cases: Dogs and Cats

In this interactive and fast-paced session, we’ll work through a live case-based quiz game to test your knowledge of diagnosis and management of common causes of PU/PD in dogs and cats. From Cushings to hyperthyroidism, see if you can beat the clock – or beat your colleagues! No special software needed, but bring your phone, tablet, or laptop to participate; participation can be anonymous.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will be able to predict typical presentations of common causes of PU/PD in dogs and cats
2. Attendees will be able to formulate a reasonable diagnostic plan for a PU/PD workup, based on their knowledge of endocrinopathies
3. Attendees will be able to recommend appropriate treatment and monitoring plans for common causes of PU/PD in dogs and cats

Cushing the Limits: An update on recent literature on the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of canine hyperadrenocorticism

While the pathophysiology of Cushing’s may not change year-to-year, the way we approach diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring certainly can. This session will provide a state-of-the-art review of recent literature on the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of canine hyperadrenocorticism, focusing on key takeaways and applications to clinical practice. There will be ample time for questions, so bring your tough-to-manage cases for some brainstorming from the audience.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will be able to compare benefits and drawbacks of different diagnostic testing options for hyperadrenocorticism
2. Attendees will be able to create an appropriate treatment plan for canine hyperadrenocorticism
3. Attendees will be able to tailor a monitoring plan for an individual dog and their family