Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs
Symposium 2002

Sat. March 23, 2002

Family Heritage Restaurant, 508 Harleysville Pike, Route 113, Franconia PA. Phone 215-723-4815

Photo	Presenter	Topics
	Dr. Max Herman, Diplomate - American Veterinary Dental College	Pedodontics to Periodontics
	Dr. Max Herman, Diplomate - American Veterinary Dental College	Pedodontics to Periodontics - Part 2
	Dotsie Keith, PA Dog Warden Verna North, Dee Sotak	Buffet Lunch included in Symposium fee
	Carlos C. Hodges, DVM, MS - Staff surgeon, Valley Central Veterinary Center	Intervertebral Disc Disease
	Michael Artim, C and M Care9s	Behavioral Conditioning / Service Dog Training

Time	Presenter	Topics
8:30 AM	Registration	Pastry and Beverages
9:00 AM	Dr. Max Herman, Diplomate - American Veterinary Dental Collge	Pedodontics to Periodontics
10:15 AM	Short	Break
10:30 AM	Dr. Max Herman, Diplomate - American Veterinary Dental Collge	Pedodontics to Periodontics - Part 2
11:45 AM	Lunch	Included in registration fee
12:45 PM	Carlos C. Hodges, DVM, MS - Staff surgeon, Valley Central Veterinary Center	Intervertebral Disc Disease
2:15 PM	Michael Artim, C and M Care9s	Behavioral Conditioning / Service Dog Training

Fee is $35 per person and includes lunch and morning pastry with beverages.
Please make checks payable to Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs.
Send your check to PFDC, 2942 Oley Turnpike Road, Reading, PA 19606. Indicate names, addresses, and phone numbers for all in your group.
Deadline to register is March 16, 2002.
For more information contact: Elaine Miller (215) 249-3148 toedoctor@webtv.net, Nancy Reiter (610) 779-8006 karefreedals@yahoo.com or PennaFedDogClubs@aol.com.

Symposium 2000 was held Sat. March 25, 2000 - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

PA Federation of Dog Clubs Symposium 1998
Was Held Saturday, October 24 1998

Zoto's Diner, Route 309, Line Lexington PA, 18932.

8:30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 10:15 Reproductive Problems, Melissa Goodman DVM, Reproductive Specialist
10:20 - 11:35 Are We Over Vaccinating Our Pets?, Meryl P. Littman VMD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Veterinary Hospital of the University of PA; Deplomate, ACVIM. Some of Dr. Littman's past administrative responsibilities up to 1996 include being Chief of Medicine for 6 years and Director of the Intern Program for 10 years.
11:40 - 12:55 Luncheon (Chicken Marsala, Braised Beef Tips, Vegetarian)
1:00 pm - 2:15 Penn Hip Evaluation presented by a member of the Penn Hip Team (Head, Gail Smith, VMD; Resident, Hillary Fordyce, VMD; Lab Assistant Thomas Gregor).
2:20 - 2:30 Soda Break
2:30 - 3:45 Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Transfusion Medicine, Ms Donna A. Oakley CCT, VTS (Emergency and Critical Care), Director of Nursing, Veterinary Hospital of the University of PA; Director, Penn Animal Blood Bank.

Directions: Zoto's Diner is located on Route 309 in Quakertown, about 13 miles south of the intersection of Trainer's Corner (Routes 663, 313 and 309). The diner is about 2 miles north of Montgomeryville. If you get lost call 215 822-1948 for more details.

The 1997 Symposium was held at the Family Heritage Resturant
Franconia, PA. Route 113 & Allentown Road
Saturday, April 5, 1997

9 - 10:15 am Parasitic Skin Diseases: Dr. Kevin Byrne
10:20 - 11:35 am Medical and Surgical Treatment of Arthritis: Dr. Amy Kapatkin
11:40 - 12:50 pm Buffet Luncheon
12:55 - 2:10 pm Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery: Dr. Dan Brockman
2:15 - 3:30 pm Recognition and Treatment of Postoperative Pain, Sandra Perkowski, VMD, PhD

Highlights of the 1996 Symposium held
Saturday March 30, 1996, 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM
Franconia, PA, Family Heritage Resturant Route 113 & Allentown Road

A large crowd learned a lot from 5 very knowledgable speakers and enjoyed wonderful food and hopsitality from the Family Heritage Resturant this year.

Evaluation and surgical management of ear diseases in dogs - Dr. Robert Orsher (Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons)(Top Right) Dr. Orsher discussed middle ear infections (Otitis Media) and inner ear infections usually preceded by a middle ear infection (Otitis interna). He talked about initial treatment procedures, and then presented surgical procedures for persistent ear diseases. Dr. Orsher can be contacted at the Veterinary Surgical Center in Oakford, PA (215) 355-8808.
Common aquired and congenital heart disease in canines - Dr. James Buchanan (Top Left). Dr. Buchanan lectured on frequencies of congenital heart disease in dogs, patent ductus arteriosus (most common in Maltese), Aortic Stenosis (most common in Newfoundlands), and pulmonic stenosis (most common in English Bulldogs). Dr. Buchanan can be contacted through the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (215) 898-4680.
Behavior patterns in the canine from infant to middled-aged through geriatric - Karen Overall VMD (Bottom Right). Dr. Overall talked about Canine Developmental/Sensitive Periods: Neonatal (days 0-14), Transitional (days 14-20), Socialization (week 3-16), and Juvenile thru sexual maturity (6 to 9 months). She also discussed the use of drugs in treating behavioral problems. Dr. Overall can be contacted through the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (215) 898-4680.
Treatment of cancer in the canine. Chemo-medical aspects - Karin Sorenmo CMV (pictured,Bottom Left). Radiologic aspects - Lillian Duda VMD. Dr. Sorenmo discussed the evaluation procedure they use to determine if a patient will benefit from chemo-medical agents. She stressed repeatedly that chemo-therapy will add time to a dogs life, but in most cases, does not cure the cancer. Therefore, the issue becomes when is the dog in a state where the chemo-therapy is only adding to its discomfort. Dr. Duda discussed why radiation is used, and how they apply it. She too addressed the issue of appropriateness of this treatment, and its possible side effects. Doctors Duda and Sorenmo can be contacted through the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (215) 898-4680.

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