Hollywood Feed University Presents Free, Online Course on Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and Seizures in Pets
Hollywood Feed University Presents Free, Online Course on Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and Seizures in Pets
Hollywood Feed recently hosted a free, virtual class, entitled Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and Seizures in Pets: How to Recognize the Symptoms and What to Do, taught by veterinarian and neurologist, Dr. Gaemia Tracy. This course was part of Hollywood Feed’s free pet wellness education resource known as Hollywood Feed University.
Dr. Tracy began the presentation by outlining what IVDD is, symptoms, causes, and what treatment entails. He explained that treatment can range from medical management to surgical intervention. Depending on the severity of the IVDD, Dr. Tracy said that there are options for pain relief including medications or surgical procedures, which lessen the recurrence of IVDD.
Dr. Tracy also discussed seizures, their diagnosis, causes, and treatments. He outlined the several types of seizures and what medications can be used to manage them. He also added that owners can help veterinarians by keeping a seizure log, which will make diagnosis and treatment more straightforward.
After each presentation, Dr. Tracy held a live, interactive Q&A session with attendees and addressed the questions asked by viewers. A recording of his class may be viewed on the Hollywood Feed University website at: https://hfu.hollywoodfeed.com/live-presentations/intervertebral-disc-disease-ivdd-and-seizures-in-pets-how-to-recognize-the-symptoms-and-what-to-do/.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Tracy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he graduated from Penn Hills Senior High School. He then earned his undergraduate degree in biology at The University of Pennsylvania where he played baseball and sprint football while attending school. He then attended veterinary school at The Ohio State University. After completing a one-year rotating small animal medicine/surgery internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, NC, he was accepted to the Neurology/Neurosurgery residency at North Florida Neurology in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Tracy worked at a large veterinary emergency and referral hospital in New Jersey before joining VRC in 2020. Dr. Tracy’s interests include IVDD treatment and management, Atlantoaxial instability management, management of inflammatory CNS disease, and seizure management. In his personal life, Dr. Tracy enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons, watching and playing baseball (he has played since he was 5 years old), and working out/being active.
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD FEED:
Hollywood Feed serves pets, their owners, caretakers and communities in 180 stores across 19 states. Consistently ranking atop consumer choice awards in the markets it serves, Hollywood Feed and its family of brands have been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers for 2022 (ranking #1 in the pet care category), Best Pet Supply Stores by Dallas A-List, Best Pet Store by The Memphis Flyer, Best Self Atlanta Magazine's Best Pet Store, Best Pet Food and Supplies in the Best of Denton County Awards, and Best New Business by Cary Living Magazine in North Carolina. Hollywood Feed proudly stands by its brand promise: If your pet doesn’t love it or if you don’t love it, we will gladly replace or refund it. Learn more about Hollywood Feed at www.hollywoodfeed.com and www.facebook.com/hwfeed.
