Practical Management of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians Track: Internal Medicine
Overview:
The pancreas is perhaps the ficklest organ in the body. Don’t look at it or it will get angry, right? Using real-life clinical cases, learners will review relevant pathophysiology, develop a logical diagnostic plan, and discuss evidence-based interventions to help calm down an irritated canine pancreas. Learners will review relevant clinical history, signs, and physical examination abnormalities, as well as to develop logical diagnostic and therapeutic plans for dogs with acute pancreatitis.
Learning Objectives:
- Review relevant pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis
- Examine relevant diagnostic tests for patients with acute pancreatitis in dogs
- Develop an effective therapeutic plan for dogs with acute pancreatitis
Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM, CVJ
Dr. Christopher G. Byers is a board-certified veterinary emergency & critical care and small animal internal medicine specialist, as well as a certified veterinary journalist, based in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Science degree as a University Honors Scholar in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Dr. Byers works as a teleconsultant in emergency/critical care and small animal internal medicine for VetCT. He is the Co-Editor of the textbook, Feline Emergency & Critical Care Medicine, and has published chapters and articles in numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Byers also publishes a blog called CriticalCareDVM.com with goals to educate pet owners and promote the triad of care.
This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
