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Pre-euthanasia sedation protocols: Oral and injectable options for calm and reactive animals

In this presentation, Dr. Céline Leheurteux will address a variety of aspects surrounding pre-euthanasia sedation, including:

the position of veterinary associations regarding sedation;
tips on painless injections;
the two-injection method;
injectable sedation protocols;
oral sedation protocols for reactive pets.

View pre-euthanasia sedation protocols for canine and feline patients

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Derm on demand - Canine atopy: Diagnosis and multimodal management

What is the diagnostic process for dogs presenting with a suspected skin disorder?
In addition to performing a physical examination, what other steps are required before reaching a final diagnosis of canine atopic dermatitis?
What management approach is recommended in cases of canine atopic dermatitis?

Find out the answers to these questions during this comprehensive discussion on the diagnostic workup of canine atopic dermatitis in dogs.

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A practical guide to managing OA: Making sense of current therapies

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.

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To PU or not to PU? That is the question. Cats and FLUTD

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) presents multiple challenges for veterinary practitioners as it can be caused by a variety of factors. Not to mention that its recurrence is common and that many treatments have yet to be backed by rigorous scientific evidence.

Dr. Chalhoub will review the most common causes of FLUTD, examine the diagnostic workup, and discuss treatment protocols.

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Get your analgesic tools ready: The advent of methadone in Canada

In this presentation, Dr. Paulo Steagall briefly reviews the principals of acute pain management. He also provides an overview of opioid analgesics, including their practical use and adverse effects, while specifically discussing the efficacy, safety, advantages or disadvantages of using methadone - a newly licensed opioid analgesic in Canada.

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Novel Nutritional Approach in Managing Feline Allergen Fel d 1

Allergies to cats are the most common animal-origin allergy. While cats produce several allergens, up to 95% of people with sensitivities to cats respond to the primary cat allergen, Fel d 1, a protein secreted in the saliva and sebaceous secretions of felines. Allergen avoidance is the most effective solution. However, it involves limiting interaction with cats or, in some cases, relinquishment. In this webcast, Ebenezer Satyaraj will discuss the scientific basis of a novel approach to simply, safely and effectively neutralize Fel d 1, the most potent feline allergen, utilizing anti-Fel d 1 IgY antibodies added to the cat's diet.

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The initial vaccine protocol… and the “must-know” issues

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.

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Canine Lyme disease: Issues and controversies

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series

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.

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Leptospirosis: Challenges ahead

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series

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?

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Vaccine adverse reactions: Science vs. emotion

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series

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.

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