December 6th & 7th, 2003

Program WrapUp

The Club hosted the 2nd annual Feline Medicine Symposium on December 6, 2003. More than 70 veterinary students, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians attended the all day lectures of current topics on feline medicine presented by WSU faulty and renowned specialists.

The day started off with Patricia Pryor, DVM, Dipl. ACVB, discussing the diagnosis and management of feline aggression towards people. Rance Sellon, DVM, Ph.D., Dipl. ACVIM, followed with a discussion on the pathophisiology, diagnosis and treatment of feline asthma. The lectures before lunch ended with Graham Swinney, BVSc, FACVSc, who discussed the etiology, diagnosis, and management of feline diabetes mellitus.

The discussions after lunch began with a lecture on zoonoses related to feline feces and fleas via telecommunication by Michael Lapin, DVM, Ph.D., Dipl. ACVIM, of Colorado State University. The day’s lectures were capped by Lila Miller, DVM, an ASPCA Senior Director who discussed feline health and shelter medicine.

The day ended with a large raffle of feline related items and a gathering at Pete’s, a local Bar and Grill.

Thanks again to all the speakers, advisors, student volunteers, and the Purina Company for their expertise and support.

Purina Student Representatives

Sponsored by: The Student Chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners & The Canine Club

Program Overview

Speakers

Registration Form