When a pet suffers from a gastrointestinal illness or dysbiosis, owners seek both relief for their pet and… from the clean-up. While veterinarians often resort to pharmaceuticals to manage symptoms, there are ways to support the patient nutritionally in acute gastrointestinal cases. In this webcast, Robin Saar will explore how to triage and identify various types of acute gastrointestinal symptoms, understand key nutritional factors, and examine why nutrition might be more effective than...

In this webcast, Dr. Caitlin Grant will explore the distinctive nutritional requirements of cats and dogs across various life stages, including growth, gestation, lactation, adulthood, and senior years. She will provide valuable guidance for pet owners on selecting appropriate food to maintain optimal health at each stage of their pets' lives. While the primary focus will be on healthy pets, common health conditions associated with each life stage and how they can be managed through nutrition...

In this webcast, Dr. Jenna Manacki will cover the key components of a pet food label, current pet food regulations in Canada, and proposed upcoming changes in label design. She will also explore how to objectively assess pet foods and clarify what information can and cannot be found on labels. Other webcasts in this series now available for on-demand viewing: Other upcoming webcast in this series:

This presentation will focus on the diagnostic, medical, and interventional strategies for managing a cat with post-urethral catheterization urinary blockage. In this webcast, Dr. Marilyn Dunn will cover practical tips, and cost-effective diagnostic methods that can be easily implemented in clinical practice. She will also review evidence-based treatment options and outline a step-by-step approach. U-R-ine for a great webcast!

Fibrosarcomas are relatively common in cats. It is of utmost importance to differentiate vaccine or injection site-associated sarcoma (VAS) from non-vaccine-associated sarcoma as the prognosis and treatment strategies for each type differ significantly. In this webcast, Dr. Philip J. Bergman will focus on the history, possible impact from adjuvant vs. not, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of cats with VAS.

Discover the latest advancements in managing bacterial resistance in veterinary care. In this webcast, Dr. Anthony Yu will review the mechanisms and concerns regarding the emergence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus biocide resistance to some of our trusted topical therapies such as chlorhexidine, mupirocin, and fucidin. He will also examine the attributes of MICROSILVER+ SHAMPOO as a topical alternative to treating secondary infections without resistance concerns and evaluate its...

Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly recognized as a significant global threat to public health. Prudent use of antibiotics is an integral part of best veterinary practices. During this webcast, Dr. Vincent Defalque will focus on canine superficial pyoderma, the most prevalent infection in veterinary dermatology. The discussion will include evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcal skin infections. This webcast is presented in...

Watch this webcast to learn about the ins and outs of rabies and how to prevent this disease! It’s fair to say that veterinarians are among the health care providers who have an excellent understanding of the risks associated with rabies virus: all mammals (including humans) are susceptible; infected dogs and cats pose a high risk for transmission to humans; infection is virtually fatal; rabies vaccination of dogs and cats is an exceptionally safe and effective public health measure, etc....

Challenges related to pet-owner costs and other barriers to animal care have always been a part of veterinary practice. However, these day-to-day difficulties appear to be increasing, with growing attention to the ‘access to care’ veterinary crisis impacting our patients, clients, and veterinary care teams. One proposed solution to this problem is the deliberate incorporation of Spectrum of Care into practice (i.e., evidence-based care options along the continuum of acceptable care). During...