Webcasts

All CommuniVET™ learning activities identified with this stamp are submitted for accreditation (CE credits) to the provincial bodies governing veterinarians and RVTs/AHTs. CommuniVET will issue certificates of attendance for these activities, which participants may use to claim CE credits from their respective governing body’s continuing education recognition program.

2020-04-03
40:00 min
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Content presented by Danny Joffe, DVM, Dipl. ABVP Emeritus (canine/feline), Vice-President of Medical Operations at VCA Canada | Mark Joffe, MD, FRCP(C)
Veterinary teams are responsible for looking after the health of animals, as well as educating pet parents about zoonotic risk. In this series of four short webcasts, Dr. Daniel Joffe and Dr. Mark Joffe, team up to explore zoonotic diseases from both a veterinary and a public health perspective, to help you better understand and address these important issues with pet parents. This webcast is part of a series of four presentations eligible for continuing education credits. After watching ALL...
2020-03-27
40:00 min
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Content presented by Danny Joffe, DVM, Dipl. ABVP Emeritus (canine/feline), Vice-President of Medical Operations at VCA Canada | Mark Joffe, MD, FRCP(C)
Veterinary teams are responsible for looking after the health of animals, as well as educating pet parents about zoonotic risk. In this series of four short webcasts, Dr. Daniel Joffe and Dr. Mark Joffe, team up to explore zoonotic diseases from both a veterinary and a public health perspective, to help you better understand and address these important issues with pet parents. This webcast is part of a series of four presentations eligible for continuing education credits. After watching ALL...
2020-03-20
30:00 min
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Content presented by Danny Joffe, DVM, Dipl. ABVP Emeritus (canine/feline), Vice-President of Medical Operations at VCA Canada | Mark Joffe, MD, FRCP(C)
Veterinary teams are responsible for looking after the health of animals, as well as educating pet parents about zoonotic risk. In this series of four short webcasts, Dr. Daniel Joffe and Dr. Mark Joffe, team up to explore zoonotic diseases from both a veterinary and a public health perspective to help you better understand and address these important issues with pet parents. This webcast is part of a series of four presentations eligible for continuing education credits. After watching ALL...
2020-03-13
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Content presented by Christopher Fernandez-Prada, DVM, MSc, PhD
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.
2020-01-17
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Content presented by Elizabeth O’Brien, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline practice)
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...
2019-12-13
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Content presented by Elizabeth O’Brien, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline practice)
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.
2020-02-18
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Content presented by Brook Niemiec, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. EVDC, FAVD
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.
2019-11-22
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Content presented by Casara Andre, DVM, cVMA
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...
2019-11-08
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Content prepared by Jocelyn Anne Mason, DVM
In this webcast, Dr. Mason shares tips to help veterinarians, as well as other members of the in-clinic team, to better assist pet owners in making this most difficult decision. Special attention is given to communication by reconsidering the vocabulary to use and the relevant information to share. She also talks about the logistics related to euthanasia appointments in order to improve the experience for everyone involved, while providing tips on self-care for veterinarians and in-clinic...