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Updates to Canine Lyme Disease
June 1st, 2010Dr. Joseph Valese and staff from the Animal Hospital of Mt. Pocono have recently attended a presentation on the updates of canine Lyme disease. This meeting was held at a venue in the Lehigh Valley. Dr. Levy, who is a practicing veterinarian from Connecticut, presented to a group of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Dr. Levy has been at the forefront of clinical research regarding canine Lyme disease since the late 1970’s. Due to the nature of Lyme disease and its life cycle, eastern Pennsylvania does see a high incident rate of the disease in dogs. The meeting was sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.
Nutritional Therapies
May 20th, 2010Dr. Joseph Valese and staff from the Animal Hospital of Mt. Pocono have recently attended a presentation on nutritional therapies for diseases in the dog and cat. This meeting was held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton, PA. Dr. Knueven, who is a practicing veterinarian in the Pittsburgh area, presented to the local association of veterinarians and veterinary technicians the nutritional deficiencies associated with commercially processed pet foods and a method for correcting the deficiencies. The seminar was sponsored by Standard Process Veterinary formulas and was provided for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and staff by the Northeast Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, of which Dr. Valese is the current president.
5th Annual Pocono Run for the Red
May 17th, 2010Dr Joe Valese and the staff of the Animal Hospital of Mt Pocono volunteered their time on Sunday May 16, 2010 manning a water station for the Pocono Run for the Red Marathon. Their water station was located at mile 14 along the 26.2 mile course (corner of cranberry creek rd and rt 191 in paradise falls). This was the fourth year of the marathon event which benefits the Monroe county chapter of the American Red Cross. Dr Valese and his staff have helped out at all four of the marathons handing water and Gatorade to hundreds of runners.
Our water station team
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cushings
April 25th, 2010Dr. Joseph Valese and staff from the Animal Hospital of Mt. Pocono have recently attended a presentation on diagnosis and treatment options for Cushings disease in dogs and cats. Cushings disease is an endocrine disorder affecting the adrenal glands. This meeting was held at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Scranton. The presenter, Dr. Mark Peterson, is board certified in internal medicine and practices in NYC. His talk provided practical and up to date information to the group of over 70 local veterinarians, technicians, and their staff. The group also heard from Dr. Bullmore, who provided information about Johnson College and their veterinary technician program. The seminar was sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products and was provided for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and staff by the Northeast Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, of which Dr. Valese is the current president.
Senior Patient Care
March 26th, 2010Dr. Joseph Valese and staff from the Animal Hospital of Mt. Pocono have recently attended a presentation on common diseases of Senior veterinary patients. This meeting was held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. Dr. Fortney, a clinician and faculty member of Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, gave an informative presentation to an audience of over 100 local veterinarians and veterinary technicians at this continuing education meeting. The seminar was sponsored by Idexx Laboratories and was provided for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and staff by the Northeast Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, of which Dr. Valese is the current president.
Veterinary Dental Forum
November 29th, 2009Dr. Joseph Valese and staff from All Pet’s Dental Care recently attended the 23rd annual Veterinary Dental Forum, which is sponsored by the American Veterinary Dental College and the American Veterinary Dental Society, held this year in Phoenix, AZ. The three day forum consisted of lectures and wet labs where veterinarians and technicians from around the country and from many other countries learned and improved their knowledge and skills in veterinary dentistry.
Vector Borne Diseases
November 21st, 2009Dr. Joseph Valese and staff from the Animal Hospital of Mt. Pocono have recently attended a presentation on vector borne diseases (diseases transmitted to pets and people by external parasites). This meeting was held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton, PA. Dr. Bull presented to the local association of veterinarian and veterinary technicians about current health risks and new products available for their control. The seminar was sponsored by Summit Vet Pharm and was provided for veterinarians, their technicians and staff by the Northeast Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, of which Dr. Valese is the current president.
Emergency Care Diagnostics
October 28th, 2009Dr. Joseph Valese and staff from the Animal Hospital of Mt. Pocono have recently attended a presentation on “The Elements of Emergency Care Diagnostics”. This meeting was held at the Holiday Inn Scranton East Hotel in Dunmore, PA. Dr. Andrew Rosenfeld presented to the local association of veterinarian and veterinary technicians laboratory techniques to aid in rapid diagnosis of urgent health problems in the dog and cat. The seminar was sponsored by Abaxis Animal Health and was provided for veterinarians, their technicians and staff by the Northeast Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, of which Dr. Valese is the current president.
