Nutritional Management of Atopy & Food Allergy in Dogs and Cats

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Development, clinical signs and diagnosis of, as well as nutritional management solutions, for dogs and cats with food sensitivities and atopy.

Speaker: Dr. Avi Shaprut, DVM

Bio: Dr. Shaprut originates from Long Island, New York.  After graduating Michigan State University Veterinary School in 1998, Dr. Shaprut practiced in New York for 2 years.  He then set out for the West Coast, and in 2000 he called San Diego home.

For 16 years Dr. Shaprut enjoyed the challenges of full-time small animal practice. His special interests are nutrition, abdominal ultrasound, cardiology, and internal medicine. When the practice he worked in for 10 years was sold Dr. Shaprut decided it was the perfect time to tackle some new challenges. A long-time proponent of good nutrition, he decided to work for Nestlé Purina PetCare where he now enjoys his position as Veterinary Communications Manager, supporting veterinary teaching hospitals and providing technical support for Purina’s sales consultants. Dr. Shaprut also has a long-standing passion for technology and innovation in the veterinary field and beyond. On weekends he continues to practice as a relief veterinarian in San Diego. He lectures at UC Davis, Washington & Oregon State Universities, Western University, at specialty hospitals, and at multiple regional vet med association meetings.

Advances in Veterinary Oncology- Half-Body Radiation Therapy, Electrochemotherapy, and Immunotherapy

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Speaker: Dr. Julie Bulman-Fleming, DVM, DACVIM (oncology)

Bio: Dr. Julie Bulman-Fleming is a medical oncologist at Veterinary Cancer Group in Orange County, California. She serves as their Medical Director, Residency Program Director (training new oncologists), and is also the National Oncology Specialty Director for Thrive Pet Health Care.

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Dr. Julie Bulman-Fleming attended the University of British Columbia for her bachelor’s degree in animal biology. Next it was on to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where she attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and developed her interest in oncology. After graduating in 2007 with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with great distinction, she moved east across Canada and did a rotating internship in small animal medicine, surgery and critical/emergency care. Dr. Bulman-Fleming joined Veterinary Cancer Group as a medical oncology resident and completed her ACVIM residency in medical oncology in 2011. Her areas of interest include client education, palliative care and the role of the immune system in cancer development and treatment. Julie’s personal interests include circus arts, rock climbing, camping and cats.

FIP Treatment, Made Simple

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This discussion will cover a brief overview of FIP, emphasizing relevance of disease behavior in light of new treatment options.

Learning Objectives:

• New developments in FIP treatment
• Protocol of treatment with GS-441524
• FAQ about FIP GS-441524 treatment
• FIP case discussion

Speaker: Dr. Polina Vishkautsan, DVM, DACVIM

Bio: Dr. Polina Vishkautsan is a board-certified internal medicine specialist at MarQueen Veterinary Specialty Group in Upland, California. She obtained her DVM degree in 2001 from the Koret Veterinary School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. With a desire to continue her growth and practice some of the best veterinary medicine, she moved to New York to attend the prestigious Cornell Veterinary School of Medicine, where she passed her boards and qualifications to become a veterinarian in the United States.

After a rigorous internship at a 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty clinic in Wisconsin, she completed a Small Animal Internal Medicine residency at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Polina has since worked at several emergency and specialty hospitals in both Arizona and California. In 2014, she pursued a two-year Fellowship in Small Animal Infectious Diseases at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital – rated as one of the best veterinary teaching hospitals in the world. During her fellowship, Dr. Vishkautsan sub-specialized in treating both common and rare infectious diseases of dogs and cats and completed a research project on the use of antifungal drugs in cats.

Polina enjoys traveling the world in her spare time, pursuing exotic locals for bird photography with her partner Henry. Polina loves to hike, in particular, the Sonora Desert to explore the hidden gems of the beautiful state of Arizona.

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Why Physical Rehab? Concepts & Case Examples

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Speaker: Jessica Waldman, VMD, CVA, CCRT

Bio: Dr. Waldman received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. She continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine and received her Veterinary Medical Doctorate in 2004.

Following graduation, Dr. Waldman completed an additional year of specialty training as an intern at California Animal Hospital in Los Angeles. During this internship year, she worked with board certified surgeons, neurologists, internists, cardiologists, and dentists. Dr. Waldman also published a paper on the topic of critical care in Pulse veterinary publication. Since completion of her internship in July of 2005, Dr. Waldman has enjoyed practicing small animal medicine.

Dr. Waldman realized that the unique collaboration of a physical therapist and veterinarian would provide optimal pet therapy outcomes and founded California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) in June of 2007. She completed a certificate program from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. She is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through the Chi Institute. Dr. Waldman enjoys integrating acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine into her practice of pet rehabilitation.

Dr. Waldman speaks at veterinary meetings on the subject of canine rehabilitation and has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation and in preventative physical exercise for all life stages. Dr. Waldman loves to see her patients’ quality of life improve, and she counsels in nutrition utilizing a combination of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for the best possible outcome. On the personal side, Dr. Waldman enjoys volleyball, hiking, painting, and spending time with her family. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Stuart and her three daughters Gemma, Delia, and Blythe.

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 Mitigating Compassion Fatigue & Burnout in Veterinary Teams and Clients

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Speaker: Dr. Birgitte Tan, DVM, DACVIM(Oncology), Certified Grief Specialists, Certified Trauma Response Practitioner, Certified LifeMastery Consultant

Bio: Dr. Birgitte Tan obtained her B.S. in Nutrition from Washington State University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University Of Wisconsin School Of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a primary care veterinarian since 1999 in both Wisconsin and the greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Tan was accepted into an internship program in oncology in 2006. She completed her residency program in June of 2010. Dr. Tan became board certified in medical oncology with the ACVIM in 2012.

After years of seeing the impact of grief on her oncology clients, and having been through a multitude of grief herself, she understands how grief affects our daily life, and the importance of being able to recover fully from grief. As a Grief Recovery Specialist, she has turned her heartbreak and failures into timeless treasure of being able to create a truly joyful fulfilling life for herself and even better still, helping many people do the same but with more ease and grace and efficiency.

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