VETERINARY MEDICINE | University of Parma

Professor: Fausto QUINTAVALLA
Academic discipline: Clinica medica veterinaria (VET/08)
Field: Discipline cliniche veterinarie
Type of training activity: Characterising

44 hours
of face-to-face activities

3 credits

hub: PARMA

course unit
in ITALIAN

lectures timetable unavailable

exam calls

Integrated course unit module: Veterinary medical therapy and forensic medicine and legislation and animal protection

Learning objectives

The subject is aimed at teaching knowledge and under standing of the basics of medical therapy.
The student will also learn to apply the acquired knowledge and understanding in small and large animals therapy

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Therapy of heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine and metabolic disorders, skin diseases, respiratory tract, disorders of the urogenital system, chemotherapy

Full programme

Medication delivery
Veterinary medical prescription
Antimicrobial therapy
Fluid therapy
Pain therapy
Chemotherapy in Veterinary Medicine
Pharmacotherapy in exotic animals
Examples of problem oriented therapeutic approaches:
Cardiology and vascular pathology
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Right-sided congestive heart failure
Pulmonary arterial Hypertension
Systemic hypertension in the cat
Hypotension
Feline arterial Thromboembolism

Dermatology
Flea allergy dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Malassetia dermatitis
Dermatophytosis
Perianal fistula
Autoimmune cutaneous disesases
External otitis
Pioderma
Pruritus

Hematology
Immunomediated hemolytic anemia
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Blood transfusion
Immunomediated thrombocytopenia

Endocrinology
Diabetes mellitus
Hypoadrenocorticism
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Canine primary hyperparathyroidism
Feline hyperthyroidism
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypothyroidism

Gastroenterology and metabolic-electrolytic disease
Constipation
Acute diarrhea
Chronic diarrhea
Hepatopathy
IBD (inflammatory bowel disesase)
Hypercalcemia
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
Acute pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis
Gastric ulcer
Vomit

Nephrology and obstetrics
Urinary incontinence
Urinary tract recurrent infections (UTI)
Acute renal failure
Chronic renal failure
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (IPB)
Prostatitis
Urolithiasis

Neurology
Hepatic encephalopathy
Epilepsy
Masticatory muscles myositis
Myasthenia gravia
Tetanus

Ophthalmology
Conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
Dry eye
Corneal ulcer
Uveitis

Pulmonology
Tracheal collapse
Pulmonary edema
Feline bronchial disease
Rhinitis
Toxicology
Ethylene glycol intoxication
Intoxications

Bibliography

Quintavalla F: Manuale di terapia degli animali da compagnia. Toriazzi Editore 2012; Moraillon R, Legeay Y.: Dizionario pratico di terapia canina e felina. Masson 2006 ; Kahn C.M.: The Merck Veterinary Manual. Tenth edition. Merck & Co, Inc, Whitehouse Station, USA 2010
Spaterna et al. Guida terapeutica. Animali da compagnia. Editore Point Vétérinaire Italie

Teaching methods

lecture and practicals

Assessment methods and criteria

At the end of the training activity the student will have to demonstrate that he is able to discuss and arrange a correct therapeutic protocol through a written and oral test

Other information

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

+39 0521 902604
segreteria.medicinaveterinaria@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education Manager:
Giulia Branca
+39 0521 902601
Office mail didvet@unipr.it
Manager mail giulia.branca@unipr.it

President of the degree course

Prof. Roberta Saleri
roberta.saleri@unipr.it

Faculty advisor

Prof. Marco Genchi
marco.genchi@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Clotilde Silvia Cabassi
clotildesilvia.cabassi@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Prof. Federico Righi
federico.righi@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Prof. Simone Taddei
simone.taddei@unipr.it

Internships

Prof. Alberto Sabbioni
alberto.sabbioni@unipr.it

VETERINARY MEDICAL THERAPY cod. 08314