This course will cover the basic and advanced aspects of canine and feline neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In addition, it will provide an in-depth overview of physiology and pathophysiology of neonates, an up-to-date approach to diagnosis and treatment of most common emergencies in this population of patients. All recommendations are based on current veterinary research as well as the author’s experience working in emergency and critical care field for over 10 years. This course will consist of non-interactive lessons in the form of videos, quiz questions, and handouts. The handouts and questions will re-enforce the most important concepts of each lesson. Completion of all lessons (videos, quizzes, and handouts) will take a minimum of 1.5-2 hours.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will learn

· Main physiologic and pathophysiologic aspects of canine and feline neonatal and pediatric emergencies

· The diagnostic approach to a neonatal canine and feline patient

· The treatment approach to a neonatal canine and feline patient

· Controversies of antibiotic therapy in neonatal dogs and cats

· The approach to most common neonatal and pediatric emergencies

· BONUSVIDEO:Determination of fetal heart rate in pregnant dogs and cats presenting with dystocia (ultrasound M-mode).

Level: Intermediate

Audience: This course is focused towards veterinarians and veterinary technicians working in emergency rooms and ICUs; as well as veterinary students.

Course outline:

Part 1: Definitions and physiology of a neonatal patient

Part 2: Diagnostic approach

Part 3:Treatment approach

Part 4:Common pediatric and neonatal emergencies

BONUS:Determination of fetal heart rate in pregnant dogs and cats presenting with dystocia (ultrasound M-mode).