K9 & Kitty in the Coalmine? Dogs & Cats as sentinels for human infectious disease risk
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
This case-based session will summarize key clinical aspects of tick-borne and GI parasite infectious agents of veterinary and One Health concern. It will also inform attendees on cats’ and dogs’ abilities to act as sentinels for human exposure risk to parasites. Recent peer-reviewed literature, evidence, and expert-based guidelines will be discussed.
By the end of the session, participants should feel confident facing off against these increasingly common infectious diseases. Attendees will be well-equipped with expert- and evidence-based resources to assist with case management, prevention, pet-owner communication, and addressing One Health concerns.
Learning Objectives:
The session will focus on the following key outcomes:
- Tick-borne infectious agents and GI parasite evidence- and expert-based management guidelines
- One Health awareness as part of the veterinary clinical day-to-day
- Preventive care
By the end of the session, attendees will:
- Recall evidence- and expert-based guidelines in dogs and cats for:
- Ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and Lyme management
- GI parasites
- Preventive care
- Apply:
- Recent information on anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Lyme risk (endemic, emerging) and selected GI parasite incidence
- Prescribe:
- Resources, client communication tools to day-to-day clinical practice
- Create a standard SOP for dogs who are diagnosed with large cell lymphoma in your clinic and how Laverdia-CA-1 fits into this.
Michelle Evason, DVM, BSc, DACVIM, MRCVS
Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, serves as Global Director, Veterinary Clinical Education for Antech Diagnostics (MARS). She has worked in general practice, academia, specialty clinical practice, and in the animal health industry. Michelle has published on numerous infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition, spectrum of care, veterinary- and pet-owner education related topics. She keeps busy (and humble!) with two teenage daughters, one husband, multiple 4-legged creatures, and numerous imperfect projects in various stages of completion on her farm in PEI, Canada.
Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP received her veterinary degree from the University of Georgia and worked in small animal private practice for several years before returning to UGA for a residency and PhD in clinical pathology. Dr. Brown remained on as a faculty member at UGA where she served as a diagnostic clinical pathologist, instructor, and collaborative researcher. Dr. Brown then joined a busy 24-hour hybrid practice as an on-staff clinical pathologist. There she sees a wide variety of diagnostic submissions and enjoys playing an important role at the interface of diagnostic testing and patient care. Dr. Brown has always been passionate about delivering continuing education around maximizing laboratory testing, and she now holds an additional role as Chief Veterinary Educator for Antech Diagnostics.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by Antech.
