Education

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NAVLE tips

During this webcast, Dr. Ferlisi, Dr. Bosomworth, and Dr. MacLeod share their candid experience and answer questions about writing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).

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Rational approach to chronic enteropathies in dogs

Chronic enteropathy (CE) is an umbrella term that encompasses chronic intestinal disease associated with clinical signs such as diarrhea, vomiting, hyporexia, abdominal discomfort, borborygmus, and/or weight loss. This webcast will provide a case-based overview on the rational diagnostic approach to dogs with chronic enteropathies and help you gain an understanding of:

the distinguishing characteristics of dogs affected with food-responsive, antibiotic-responsive or immunosuppressive drug-responsive enteropathies;
the optimization of selecting elimination diets containing novel, single protein sources, or hydrolysates, and the specific indications for implementing fat-restricted diets;
alternative strategies to antimicrobial therapy in dogs with chronic enteropathy, including the use of probiotics and synbiotics;
the most common causes for a lack of response to dietary, antimicrobial, or immunosuppressive drug therapy in dogs with chronic enteropathy.

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A clinic approach to helping pet parents understand the nutritional challenges of a senior pet

We all love senior pets! Graying bodies, and sweet expressions of long-term devotion, and experiences. As animals age, their energy requirements along with how effectively their body utilizes that energy change. Looking beyond the gray hairs, what do we need to consider when determining an appropriate diet for senior pets? What nutrients should the calories come from? How can we determine if a bag of food is meant for a senior pet? Once some of the ins and outs of senior nutrition are understood, how do we instill the value of senior nutrition in our pet parents throughout every touch point with clinic team members?

During our one-hour webcast, Robin Saar, RVT, VTS (nutrition), will use some real-life examples to help guide veterinary teams through the nutrition journey with an aging pet and their pet parent.

After the webcast, stay on for an extra 15 minutes as Royal Canin will share the latest updates to their aging portfolio—from transitioning senior pets onto the right mature formula to addressing the unique needs of pets as they age with a range of individualized nutritional solutions.

Please note that this webcast is approved by the ABVMA, BCVTA, SVMA, SAVT, OAVT, OMVQ, ATSAQ, NBVMA and NSVMA for 1 CE credit.

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Diagnosing and managing chronic enteropathy or IBD

Vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal signs are among the most common reasons for dogs to require a visit to the veterinarian. In complex cases of chronic enteropathy, more commonly known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), determining the cause of these signs is often a time-consuming task for veterinary professionals, as well as a frustrating and expensive process for pet owners.

During this webcast, internal medicine consultant, Dr. Johanna Cooper will discuss how Antech’s Canine CE-IBD Assay can help better diagnose and monitor patients with chronic enteropathy with a simple and affordable blood test.

Please note that this webcast is approved by the ABVMA, BCVTA, SVMA, SAVT, OAVT, OMVQ, ATSAQ, NBVMA and NSVMA for 1 CE credit.

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Brain Food: The impact of nutrition on brain health in development and aging

Targeted nutrition can help support brain function, but nutrition for brain health is often overlooked. In this webcast, Dr. Raj Naik discusses the benefits of specific nutrients for brain development and brain aging, specifically addressing conditions such as cognitive decline and cognitive dysfunction syndrome. The presentation also addresses the role of the gut-brain axis in brain health as a growing area of research and pathway for dietary invention.

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Coping constructively with co-worker conflict

With veterinary hospitals functioning at maximum capacity and often short-staffed, emotions are running high, and everyone is feeling stressed. At times like these, it is easy to snap at a colleague or become disgruntled with a co-worker, especially during disagreements over case management or scheduling. Research suggests that teams who can effectively communicate and resolve conflict provide better patient care and have higher job satisfaction than teams who avoid conflict or, worse, talk behind each other’s backs.

During this webcast, veterinary wellness advocate and Thrive! collaborator, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, will discuss strategies for:

effective team communication, including proactive problem solving and conflict resolution;
addressing inappropriate behaviour.

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Empathy for itch: Dermatology is tough, communication can be harder

Clear communication is an important factor in improving patient outcomes in veterinary dermatology, and each member of the veterinary teams plays a critical role in supporting this communication with pet owners. How can you contribute to maintaining effective communication with your team?

This webcast is part of the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology Empathy for itch campaign.

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Frustrating felines: Inappetent cats

One of the greatest challenges in feline practice is to get a sick cat to eat!

In this presentation, Dr. Delmain discusses the factors that generate appetite in cats and presents a multimodal approach to treating inappetent felines. She also covers dietary and environmental modifications to increase food intake and talks about pharmacological options.

This webcast will help you gain an understanding of:

the mechanisms of appetite in healthy cats;
the external factors that can increase food intake in sick cats;
the medical options for appetite enhancement.

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Echinococcus multilocularis: An emerging threat to dogs and people in Canada?

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.

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Synbiotic action: Combining probiotic bacteria and prebiotic fibre to support companion animal health

In this presentation, Dr. Spears reviews the importance of intestinal bacteria on the maintenance of digestive health. She also evaluates the use of probiotics to modulate immune health as well as to improve fecal quality and dietary modulation of intestinal bacteria - using prebiotics and prebiotic fibers - to maintain gastrointestinal health in dogs and cats. In addition, she discusses the benefits of synbiotics and current research supporting FortiFlora® SA (Enterococcus faecium SF68 and psyllium).

Please note that this webcast is approved by the SVMA, SAVT, NBVMA, NSVMA, OAVT, BCVTA, OMVQ and ATSAQ for 1 CE credit.

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