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CANINE GERIATRIC MEDICINE DAY

August 29, 2026

The Center for Healthy Aging is pleased to invite you to a day of learning about aging in dogs.This course will provide a comprehensive update on topics related to aging in dogs for veterinarians, technicians and owners. Presentations of the most recent updates in this fast moving field will be partnered with interactive panel discussions.
There is a full day of presentations for veterinarians, providing 7 hours of NCVMB approved CE, and a morning of sessions for technicians, providing 3.5 hours of CE. Dog owners are invited to come and participate in the afternoon.

Schedules

Veterinarian Schedule

TimeTopicSpeaker
7:30 – 8:00 amRegistration & Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30 amWhat is Aging?Natasha Olby, Vet MB, PhD, MRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology)
8:30 – 9:00 amWhat is a Senior Dog AppointmentMonica Tarantino, DVM, MBA
9:00 – 9:30 amAssessing blood work abnormalities in the apparently healthy geriatric patientKatie McCool
DVM, MS, DACVIM
9:30 – 10:00 amChanges in renal functionShelly Vaden, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
10:00 – 10:30 amCoffee break/questions
10:30 – 11:00 amPUPD in the older patientKatie McCool
DVM, MS, DACVIM
11:00 – 11:30 amNutrition and agingKatie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition, SAIM)
11:30 – 12:00 pmPanel discussion on nutrition blood work, renal function and PUPDMcCool, Vaden, Tolbert
12:00 – 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 – 1:30 pmAnesthesia and sedation in the geriatric dogJavier Benito de la Vibora, LV, PhD, MSc, DES, ACVAA
1:30 – 2:00 pmPain assessment and treatment in the old dogJavier Benito de la Vibora, LV, PhD, MSc, DES, ACVAA
2:00 – 2:30 pmOcular disease and agingAnnie Oh, DVM, MS, DACVO
2:30 – 3:00 pmMobility in old dogsNatasha Olby, Vet MB, PhD, MRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology)
3:00 – 3:30 pmBreak
3:30 – 4:00 pmBehavior and cognition in old dogsMargaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, Ph.D., DACVB
4:00 – 4:30 pmCoping with Sleep DisruptionAlejandra Mondino
DVM, MSc, PhD
4:30 – 5:00 pmPanel discussion on mobility and cognitive declineOlby, Gruen, Benito, Mondino

Technician Schedule (Half Day)

TimeTopicSpeaker
7:30 – 8:00 amRegistration & Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30 amSenior dog screening questionnaires Kate Simon DVM/PhD student
8:30 – 9:00 amHistory taking for geriatric wellbeing in the homeKady Gjessing, DVM
9:00 – 9:30 amBlood Draws and Restraint in Old Dogs – Tips and TricksAmanda Valentino, RVT, Graduate Research Asst
9:30 – 10:00 amThe Power of Pee: Small samples with Big RewardsStefanie LaJuett, RVT, VTS (ECC), ACE (DE)
10:00 – 10:30 amCoffee break/questions
10:30 – 11:00 amKey signs of pain in aging petsMargaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, Ph.D., DACVB
11:00 – 11:30 amNursing care for the hospitalized geriatric patientAlexis MacKinnon, RVT
11:30 – 12:00 pmSetting up your home for old petsKady Gjessing, DVM

Dog Owner Schedule

TimeTopicSpeaker
1:30 – 2:00 pmRed flags for declining health
2:00 – 2:30 pmWhat to expect at a senior dog wellness visitKady Gjessing, DVM
2:30 – 2:45 pmBreak
2:45 – 3:15 pmSetting up your home for your older dogsPaisley Lunchick RVT, KPA-CTP, CBCC-KA, Elite FFCP-Veterinary, CPEP
3:15 – 4:00 pmEnd of life careKady Gjessing, DVM

Registration

  • Veterinarian Registration $150 includes breakfast, lunch and electronic proceedings
  • Technician registration $75 includes breakfast, lunch and electronic proceedings
  • Pet Owners Free
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