Education
New threats, new protocols: Future-proofing your small animal parasite protocols
Many clinicians may be re-thinking their parasite control protocols. With this in mind, parasitologist and Canadian Parasitology Expert Panel (CPEP) board member Dr. Christopher Fernandez-Prada, uses this webinar to examine details of the new CPEP guidelines. Highlighting emerging parasitic threats that have been the focus of many recently published studies, he also discusses the importance of proper diagnosis and current prevention protocols.
Understanding the "feline client"
Although Canadian households own as many or more cats compared to dogs, our feline friends are sometimes underserved when it comes to veterinary care. In this webcast, feline specialist and Cat Healthy co-founder, Dr. Liz O’Brien will present information on how veterinary teams need to adapt their approach to enhance cat parents’ experiences at the clinic. She will also provide insight and practical tips on how to make a clinic more cat friendly, how to reduce stress related to a cat examination and what steps the veterinary team needs to take to build trust with this particular customer base.
Urinary issues in cats
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) describes a variety of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra of cats. In this webcast, feline specialist and Cat Healthy co-founder, Dr. Liz O’Brien will review the clinical signs and diagnosis of non-obstructive FLUTD. She will also review the role of stress in feline interstitial cystitis (FIC) and offer treatment recommendations for struvite uroliths and FIC.
The unique challenge of dental care in small breed dogs
Are small and toy breeds more susceptible to periodontal disease and its consequences?
Find out why small and toy breeds often need advanced periodontal therapy (including tooth extraction) much earlier in life than larger dogs do, and get tips on when and how to initiate periodontal care in at-risk patients.
Cannabis in clinical practice - Harm reduction education & safety of our patients
With the legalization and growing acceptance of both medical and recreational cannabis, many pet families are exploring the use of cannabis-based therapies for their pets. In this webcast, Casara Andre, DVM and Founder of Veterinary Cannabis, Education & Consulting, discusses the importance for veterinary professionals and their clients to understand the risks associated with the inappropriate use of cannabis products. She also explains how harm reduction education can help clients who choose to use cannabis products for their pets, administer it in the safest and most appropriate manner.
