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FEATURING: Andrew S. Peregrine, BVMS, PhD, DVM, Dipl. EVPC, Dipl. ACVM

In Canada, Echinococcus multilocularis had never been reported in a dog before 2009. There have since been multiple cases of alveolar echinococcosis in dogs throughout the country.

In this presentation, parasitology specialist Dr. Andrew S. Peregrine will provide a summary of these canines cases, as well as of human cases reported over the same period. He will also discuss strategies to reduce the risk of infection in dogs and people.

FEATURING: Andrew S. Peregrine, BVMS, PhD, DVM, Dipl. EVPC, Dipl. ACVM

In this presentation, parasitology specialist Dr. Andrew Peregrine will review the most current information available on the risk of ticks and tick-borne diseases in companion animals across Canada, as well as the recommendations from the 2018 ACVIM consensus statement on Lyme disease in dogs and cats, including:

• the utility of routine screening;
• the management of seropositive animals;
• prevention strategies.

FEATURING: Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS (small animal), Dipl. ACVSMR

Watch this video presentation to learn how to:

• Recognize the impact of appropriate OA management in veterinary patients
• Implement practical OA treatment strategies
• Understand the current OA therapies available to veterinarians

Watch the video, read the complementary text and complete the CE quiz to obtain a certificate for a one-hour CE credit.

FEATURING: Richard Ford, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVPM (Hons)

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines!

This presentation provides new insights on maternally-derived antibody interference, genetic factors surrounding patient response to vaccination, the ‘overdue’ patient, vaccine storage and handling issues leading to ineffective immunization… and the role of antibody testing to assess individual patient response to vaccination.

FEATURING: Richard Ford, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVPM (Hons)

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines!

This presentation on canine Lyme disease provides insight into critical risk factors unique to Canada, diagnostic considerations (and controversy), the role of co-infection in patient outcomes and management, as well as key issues surrounding prevention… including the role of Lyme disease vaccine in practice.

FEATURING: Richard Ford, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVPM (Hons)

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines!

This presentation offers a succinct review of critical factors surrounding diagnosis and prevention of leptospirosis, zoonotic potential of leptospirosis in dogs, and controversial topics surrounding Leptospira vaccination: Core or non-core? Booster intervals? ‘Overdue’ for a booster?

FEATURING: Richard Ford, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVPM (Hons)

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines!

This presentation offers a graphic review of the major types of reactions (acute and delayed) currently recognized in veterinary medicine, vaccine response vs. reaction, strategies for minimizing patient risk, and patient management options.

FEATURING: Danny Joffe, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Canine/Feline)

Clients have expressed a need for consistent recommendations from their veterinary staff regarding parasite prevention and treatment. During this presentation, Dr. Danny Joffe will review parasite protocols, and how they allow for proper in-clinic compliance. He also examines the clinical signs of the most common parasites, their diagnosis, and treatment, and discusses team education and protocol implementation.

FEATURING: Prof. Gerhard Wess, DVM., Dr. habil., Dipl. ACVIM and Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Cardiology), Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine)

Discover the results of the VALVE study on dual vs. triple therapy – it could change the way you treat congestive heart failure (CHF) due to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD).

FEATURING: Sonya Gordon, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM (Cardiology)

A review of the diagnosis and management of canine acquired heart disease. The talk emphasizes diagnosing and managing the disease in the general practice setting, and helps clinicians to develop a clinic protocol to manage patients with asymptomatic heart disease as well as those with congestive heart failure.

FEATURING: Sonya Gordon, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM (Cardiology)

Dr. Gordon, an internationally-known veterinary cardiologist, shares the latest evidence concerning treatment of the two most common canine heart conditions. Watch and learn practical tips on how general veterinary practitioners can screen, monitor and treat dogs with pre-clinical and clinical dilated cardiomyopathy, and myxomatous mitral valve disease.

FEATURING: Sonya Gordon, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM (Cardiology)

Dr. Gordon, an internationally-known veterinary cardiologist, shares the latest evidence concerning treatment of the two most common canine heart conditions. Watch and learn practical tips on how general veterinary practitioners can screen, monitor and treat dogs with pre-clinical and clinical dilated cardiomyopathy, and myxomatous mitral valve disease.

FEATURING: Karol A. Mathews, DVM, DVSc (surgery), Dipl. ACVECC

Despite a growing recognition of the importance of pain assessment and management in veterinary medicine, persistent myths and misconceptions often undermine effective and safe pain management. In this question and answer video with Dr. Mathews, selective but common misconceptions and myths are addressed, on an evidence-based medicine approach, with the goal of supporting veterinary implementation of optimal pain management in dogs and cats.

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FEATURING: Sarah M. A. Caney, BVSc, PhD, DSAM (Feline), MRCVS

In this webinar, Dr. Caney provides an overview of managing the senior and geriatric cat through the implementation of the “well cat protocol” with the goal of early illness identification and intervention, and a focus on maximizing quality and quantity of life. She defines key components of the "well cat protocol" based on age and the likelihood of identifying an existing disease that would benefit from intervention, and includes tips on protocol implementation that encompass the entire veterinary healthcare team.

FEATURING: Danny Joffe, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Canine/Feline)

Follow Dr. Joffe as he reviews the diagnosis and management of canine acquired heart disease. He focuses on diagnosing and managing the disease in the general practice setting, and helps clinicians develop a clinic protocol to manage patients with asymptomatic heart disease, as well as those with clinical congestive heart failure.