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Vaccination conversations on CommuniVET: Part 1 - 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines

Watch the first of a three-part webcast series discussing companion animal vaccination protocols.

During each webcast, two general practitioners who have a special interest in vaccination will lead a unique and innovative discussion-based forum that will focus on vaccination issues raised by CommuniVET™ members during a recent survey.

Our first conversation will have Dr. Enid Stiles and Dr. Melanie Normand focus on these key aspects of the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines:

Feline leukomia virus (FeLV)
- Why is it core in kittens?
- How can we differentiate between “low-risk” vs “high-risk” in adult cats?
Update on feline injection-site sarcomas

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2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines

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NAVLE tips and tricks for international students

During this webcast, Dr. Amy Butler leads a panel discussion with recent international graduates as they share their candid experience and answer any questions you may have about registering and writing the NAVLE.

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Feline osteoarthritis: More common than you think

Feline osteoarthritis is underdiagnosed and the cause of chronic pain for many of our feline patients. In this webcast, Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien will look into how assessing cats for arthritis and diagnosing the disease is much easier than one would think, and treatment options are numerous and successful. So let’s all work together to make a difference in the lives of our feline patients by learning how to better diagnose and treat OA because “cats aren’t just old, they are sore”.

Following our feline specialists’ CE-accredited presentations, we invite you to stay on for an extra 30 minutes to learn about Solensia®.

Solensia® – Getting cats back to where they belong
Introducing Solensia®, the first monoclonal antibody therapy targeting nerve growth factor (NFG) to alleviate the pain of osteoarthritis (OA) in cats. NGF is one of the key mediators of OA pain and a new target for OA treatment. This session will provide an introduction to this exciting new monoclonal antibody therapy, discussing the mode of action, efficacy, safety, and clinical use. We will also share the positive experience from the other countries where the product has been available for almost a year.

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Old joints, new ideas: Understanding feline arthritis and how to manage it in daily practice

With enough time, all joints will develop arthritis including those of the purrfect, yet subtle, cat. But are we, as practitioners, doing enough to help these cats age gracefully? During this webcast, Dr. Liz Ruelle will summarize what we currently know about feline osteoarthritis as well as how this crazy cat doctor manages OA in her feline patients with a focus on communication, compliance, and current and upcoming treatment options.

Following our feline specialist' CE-accredited presentation, we invite you to stay on for an extra 30 minutes to learn about Solensia®.

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Becoming a great doctor: Avoiding common pitfalls during your first year in practice

Nervous about your first year in practice? During this webcast, Dr. Saye Clement talks about how to become a great veterinarian.

With over 28 years of clinical experience, she is currently practising at Carling Animal Hospital in Ottawa. She has spent the majority of her career as a hospital co-owner and serving as the medical director. Her professional life has also included stints in emergency practice and as a self-employed locum.

The Big Three: Fear, Anxiety & Stress

Fear, anxiety, and stress underlie or contribute to almost all of the behaviour problems seen by veterinarians. During this webcast, featuring Dr. Lisa Radosta, you will learn how fear, anxiety, and stress affect overall patient health and well-being and how to approach these cases in clinical practice. Separation anxiety and noise phobia, two common behavioural presentations that affect dogs and cats, will also be discussed, in addition to first-line recommendations and medications that can be used to help pets with these behavioural disorders.

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The impact of feline patient stress and what we can do to help: A roundtable discussion

Monday morning starts off great. But then you check your schedule and see your next appointment is marked “very nervous cat” or “can’t get cat out of carrier for exam,” you can’t help but feel stressed as the appointment approaches. With the right tools and strategies, you can offer support to this family, create a more comfortable environment for your patient and reduce your own stress.

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Next level intestinal parasite detection

Intestinal parasites have been detected by many different test methods over the years. Some outdated tests performed in-house are not nearly as sensitive as newer techniques have been. PCR tests to identify DNA and RNA from parasites is a new modality that not only identifies the exact parasite present more effectively, but also gives the clinician more information about the parasite, allowing for better management of the patient.

During this webcast, Dr. Danny Joffe will review a new fecal PCR panel and highlight the benefits for the clinician and the patient of this next level of testing.

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Everything you wanted to know about dental X-rays but never dared to ask!

Veterinary clinics have had to purchase dental X-ray equipment to respond to recent changes in practice standards. But what should team members look for now that they are required to take X-rays?

During this webcast, dental specialist Dr. Loïc Legendre will help to clarify dental and oral anatomy by interpreting shades of grey in two-dimensional radiographs. He will also discuss some of the most common pathologies in veterinary dentistry.

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Canine osteoarthritis: The clinical scientist’s perspective

This webcast is presented as part of our new series on canine osteoarthritis addressing pathogenesis, disease awareness, canine and owner quality of life, and osteoarthritis management, including new developments.

What happens in osteoarthritic joints and how does that impact the progression of the disease?

In this webcast, Dr. Steven Budsberg unravels the complex nature of osteoarthritis:

Learn about mechanical stresses on the joint, how they cause joint inflammation and why this leads to osteoarthritis development
Understand the role of chronic low‐grade inflammation in osteoarthritis progression
Discover why osteoarthritic dogs can feel pain not only in the affected joint but elsewhere in their bodies
Examine the role of COX‐2 and PGE‐2 in both the clinical signs and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis

Discover the true role of obesity in osteoarthritis – it’s more than excess weight!

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