As veterinarians, we often wish we had more to offer our patients, especially when their owners are not able to take advantage of available referral services. During "Practical Endocrinology" you'll gather a wealth of information you can put to use immediately in your clinic, plus satisfy your total required CE hours for 2015.

We'll cover the Endocrinology topics most commonly seen in small animal practice such as Addison's Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus and Insipidus, thyroid and calcium disorders, growth hormone disorders, and Insulinoma. As these hormonal diseases present numerous health care challenges, we'll focus on diagnosis and treatment in the trenches. For example, you'll get answers to the following questions and many more you may encounter on a daily basis:

• Is ACTH stim or Low Dose Dex better for diagnosing Hyperadrenocorticism? Endogenous ACTH? Baseline Cortisol? Urine cortisol:creatinine?
• How do you diagnose and treat Hypercalcemia? When is it clinically significant?
• When is it safe and appropriate to do a water deprivation test?
• Can Hypothyroidism problems as extreme as paralysis, heart disease and aggressive behavior?
• What is the best way to treat the Hyperthyroid cat?
• Which insulin is best for dogs and cats? How do you keep the Diabetic Ketoacidotic patient alive long enough for the insulin to work?
• Is treating Cushings Disease a productive exercise? What is the best treatment?

Your registration fee includes a proceedings which will contain:
Please Note: "Onsite Registrations" may choose a printed book Proceedings, but will receive one only if extra books are available. Otherwise, they will receive their Proceedings in flash drive form.

• copies of all PowerPoint slides
• copies of client handouts on endocrine diseases and the drugs used to treat them
• copies of in-clinic forms (cardiac history and exam, ECG and echocardiogram interpretation)
• handy reference charts for diagnosing and treating hyperadrenocorticism, hypercalcemia, etc.
• access to download the proceedings in .pdf format after the seminar
• plus a continental breakfast and hot lunch provided each day at no charge

As a companion animal veterinarian based in Nacogdoches, Texas, Dr. Wendy Blount treats dogs and cats only. She is Residency trained in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Blount conducts Continuing Education Seminars for small animal veterinarians, veterinary technicians and animal control officers. As well, Dr. Blount is on faculty at Duquesne University, and serves as Medical Director for O'Malley PET (Preventing Euthanasia Together).

Dr. Blount has been the recipient of several prestigious awards including 2012 TVMA Companion Animal Practitioner of the Year, the 2011 Bilderback Award for support of the animal sheltering community and the 2004 TAVP Clinical Referral and Consultation Award.

Guest Speaker: Brian J. Huber, DVM, Dipl ABVP

Dr. Huber is a graduate of Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His practice is certified by AAHA. Dr. Huber founded Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 1991, the first mobile Ultrasound and Endoscopy service in Texas. Dr. Huber holds the positions of Chief Medical Officer for Stason Animal Health, Consultant and Medical Officer for BioPharma Products, and is the founder and President of Oncura Partners.

Guest Speaker: Andy Fox, DVM