Education

Webcast

The economic feasibility of endoscopy for the small animal general veterinary practice

Have you thought about using endoscopy in your veterinary practice? If so, here’s your chance to explore the economic value of offering endoscopy in a small animal general veterinary practice.

In this presentation, Dr. Brian Evans will review the evidence-based benefits of laparoscopy for the patient and the small animal general veterinary practice, including the use of rigid endoscopy to perform laparoscopic surgery.

During this webcast, he will look into the following topics:

Overview of rigid endoscopy for surgical and diagnostic procedures
Endoscopy equipment set up costs
Marketing to maximize return on investment
Building client value through technology enhancements

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ACVIM Consensus statement on Lyme disease and its relevance to Canada

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.

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New concepts in canine epilepsy management

In this new and updated webcast on the nutritional management of canine epilepsy, Dr. Volk discusses the management of canine epileptic patients, the quality of life of both owners and their pets, as well as the advancements in our understanding of how diet can affect seizure control.

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Skin scrapes and sangria: Dermatology happy hour

You might be thinking: "Oh no! Not another itchy dog; I hate summer!"

Have no fear, there are ways to prepare for the itchy season!

During this case-based interactive discussion, Dr. Charlie Pye and Dr. Stephen Waisglass will look into some skin infections or reactions commonly found in dermatology patients during the itchy season. They will also talk about possible causes, differential diagnoses, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and much more.

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Approach to weight loss and poor appetite in cats

Weight loss and poor appetite are common clinical signs of acute and chronic illness in feline patients. To ensure optimal care, it is important to include nutrition as a key part of the therapeutic plan.

In this presentation, internationally renowned internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jessica M. Quimby will discuss:

strategies for nutritional assessment and management of weight loss and appetite in feline patients; and,
the use of mirtazapine in a newly veterinary-approved transdermal presentation indicated for body weight
gain in cats with a poor appetite and experiencing weight loss.

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The mystery of the allergic cat!

Why are there so many different clinical manifestations in allergic cats? Also, though cats can suffer from allergies, they themselves can also be a source of allergens for other species, especially dogs. What exactly do we know about this? In this presentation, Dr. Sauvé provides an overview of the specificities of feline allergology and its therapeutic approach.

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Demystifying pharmaceutical compounding

When used according to the therapeutic decision cascade for animal and public safety, compounded medications can provide effective treatments for veterinary patients.

In this presentation, our two speakers will share valuable information regarding the judicious use of compounding. They will also discuss the benefits that these products can provide if approved veterinary drugs are not available or if their format is not appropriate for patients.

Hosted by Dr. Craig Mosley, National Medical Director of Specialty Medicine at VCA Canada, this webcast will feature:

a 15-minute presentation by Dr. Danny Joffe, Vice President of Medical Operations at VCA Canada;
a 15-minute presentation by Sebastian Denison, Pharmacy Consulting Specialist at PCCA;
a 30-minute open Q & A discussion.

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Chronic kidney disease – Part 2: The evolution of evidence-based treatments from Stage 1 to 4 (Google Doctor Who?)

In this second webcast, Drs. Chalhoub and Boysen discuss the treatment of CKD in evidence-based medicine, and the evolution of treatments being applied to early stages of kidney disease, which might even allow prevention. This discussion will focus on CKD treatments and how to apply them in the everyday clinical management of CKD patients.

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The basics of interpreting dental radiographs

Interpreting small animal dental radiographs represents a daily challenge.

Here’s a great opportunity to learn a few tricks to facilitate your interpretations, as well as to discuss other dentistry topics including:

periodontal disease;
periapical disease;
resorption lesions in cats and dogs.

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