Don’t Drink That! A Review of Leptospirosis

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Speaker: Andrew Schreibman, DVM

Bio: Dr. Schreibman earned his DVM the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University following undergraduate studies at Columbia University in the City of New York. He completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery at the University of Illinois in 1995. Following two years in private practice in New Jersey and California, Dr. Schreibman served as a resident/assistant professor in anatomic pathology at the University of Missouri. He served on the Licensing Examination Committee of the California Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Schreibman is currently Senior Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health in the Southern California & Hawaii district with 25+ years experience in Industrial Medicine spanning Research & Development, International Affairs, Marketing, and Sales. He is passionate about education and evidence-based medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Schreibman umpires high school football & baseball and runs marathons.

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Plasma Cell Neoplasia

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**Our sponsor pays per RSVP. If your plans change, please be sure to update your RSVP accordingly so our sponsor will not be charged unnecessarily. If you need assistance prior to the meeting, please contact Teri Fisher at teri.fisher@vca.com

This lecture will review the various presentations of plasma cell neoplasia, including practical tips for diagnosis, with a focus on a systematic, case-based approach.

Speaker: Kirsha Fredrickson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Bio: Dr. Fredrickson graduated from veterinary school at Colorado State University in 2018. She pursued a one-year rotating medical and surgical internship at the University of Georgia followed by an oncology clinical trials internship at Colorado State University.

She recently completed a three-year residency in medical oncology at the University of California Davis and has completed her boards.

Dr. Fredrickson is excited to join the Veterinary Cancer Group to provide compassionate, collaborate, advanced medical care to the veterinary community in beautiful Southern California.

When not working, Dr. Fredrickson enjoys spending time with her dogs outside, swimming, Pilates, and trying new restaurants.

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 Grain of Truth:

Sorting Facts from Fables in Pet Nutrition

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This lecture addresses prevalent nutrition myths affecting veterinary practice and clinical dietary recommendations. Veterinarians will learn evidence-based clarifications to common misconceptions about pet food ingredients, formulation principles, and nutritional adequacy. Topics include digestibility myths, protein requirements, ingredient quality (by-products, grains, legumes, oils), human-grade standards, supplement necessity, raw feeding claims, weight management strategies, and a clearer understanding of the different nutrition credentials.

Speaker: Lauren Tseng, DVM

Bio: Dr. Lauren Tseng, DVM is a residency trained veterinary nutritionist and the Director of Veterinary Outreach at JustFoodForDogs, where she leads veterinary education initiatives, scientific communications development, and outreach content. After graduating with a DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in 2021 and completing a small animal rotating internship at Ironhorse Vetcare in 2022, Dr. Tseng completed her clinical nutrition residency at the University of California, Davis and the University of Georgia in 2025. Her research and professional interests include evaluation of pet supplements, disease management through dietary interventions, and translating complex nutritional science into actionable clinical guidance. Dr. Tseng has authored chapters in veterinary reference handbooks, and has been recognized with academic awards for her contributions to the field.

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