ITHACA, N.Y. -- Whether you have just one beloved beagle or a kennel of borzois, if you're curious about the latest techniques in canine medicine, Cornell University veterinarians can help you bone up.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine is sponsoring a one-day "Cornell Symposium for Dog Enthusiasts" from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich, Conn. A panel of faculty clinicians from the veterinary college will make presentations then be on hand to give expert advice on canine behavior problems, medical emergencies, geriatric care, nutrition, dental care and new cancer treatments.

The symposium will be held in honor of Ellen A. Frenkel, founder of Topnotch Whippets in White Plains, N.Y. Frenkel is a prominent whippet breeder and dog-show judge active in several dog societies in New York and Connecticut, as well as a long-time friend of the veterinary college.

A registration fee of $75 per person includes continental breakfast, snacks, lunch and a reception following the symposium. More information is at the web site: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/extension/conedu/dog%20symposium/home.htm . The registration deadline for the conference is Nov. 1. To register or for more information, contact Dee Brothers at (607) 253-3200, or e-mail her at dab2@cornell.edu .