Lectures and Continuing Education Programs

PUBLIC HEALTH

Chemotherapy Safety in Companion Animal Practice (1-2 hours)

Chemotherapy is becoming more widely available in companion animal practice. This is in part due to the strengthening of the human-animal bond. Pets have now reached family member status, and as a consequence, pet owners wish to prolong cancer patient survival time and preserve quality of life. However, chemotherapy agents are cytotoxic and thus have associated health risks in both the occupational and family settings. A preliminary survey of 13 questions addressing chemotherapy safety in companion animal practice was distributed to a number of oncology practices in the United States. The survey revealed key areas of strength and weakness pertaining to chemotherapy safety in companion animal practice. This article summarizes chemotherapy safety issues and provides guidelines for the implementation of a safe chemotherapy protocol.

Everyday Zoonosis Lead to Everyday Lawsuits for Veterinarians (1-2 hours)

The human-animal bond has evolved such that animals are often considered part of the family. This closeness has put our clients at greater risk of acquiring certain diseases. Zoonotic transmission of viruses, bacteria and internal parasites poses a significant public health concern. Consequentially, the veterinarians play an integral role in preserving human health by addressing the problem in their patients. Veterinarians have a responsibility to educate clients and staff about the risks of disease transmission as well as adopt appropriate prophylaxis measures to prevent or limit such diseases. This lecture will address the principles of liability as well as some of the protections veterinarians can put in place to limit their liability.

Internal Parasites: A Legal Land Mind Waiting to Explode (1-1.5 hours)

Internal parasites such as ascarids, hookworms and toxoplasma are common in companion animals and their zoonotic transmission to humans poses a significant public health risk. The evolving human animal bond has brought pets closer to humans and even made them family members. Veterinarians always have had a role in protecting the public health, and their responsibilities in minimizing the transmission of zoonotic diseases are intensifying. This session will review some of these problematic parasites and provide a description of medical and legal standards to be followed by veterinarians to keep them out of the hot seat.

Lectures and Continuing Education Programs

PUBLIC HEALTH

Internal Parasites: A Legal Land Mind Waiting to Explode (1-1.5 hours)

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