Beyond the bag: Elevating your nutrition game is a 3-part on-demand webcast series created by Senani Ratnayake, BSc, RVT and owner of Motivatum Consulting. In part 1, Senani explains how it’s impossible to have a strategy when it comes to advocating for proper nutrition and making effective recommendations, without the basics. She will take you through why nutrition truly matters, and the impact it has for every pet. From there, she discusses how to ensure a meaningful dialogue by...

Deepen your understanding of biofilms and gain practical strategies to tackle persistent infections effectively. Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that adhere to a surface and produce a protective extracellular matrix. This matrix protects the organisms from desiccation, the immune system, and antimicrobials, potentially making the bacteria more resistant to treatment with antibiotics. Within biofilms, bacteria also share characteristics, including antimicrobial resistance,...

Explore how you can improve diabetes management in feline patients through a Spectrum of Care approach. In this webcast, Dr. Susan Little will focus on the recent advancements in treating diabetes mellitus in cats. While we can’t say goodbye to insulin yet, new oral medications have revolutionized care for diabetic cats. Dr. Little will review a range of treatment options, and she will discuss the best candidate patients for each one in the context of providing a Spectrum of Care. She will...

In this webinar, Dr von Pückler discusses the role of diagnostic imaging in canine osteoarthritis: Discover the benefits of including a radiographic evaluation in osteoarthritis diagnosis rather than starting treatment based on clinical symptomsLearn about the differences in radiographic appearance of early versus advanced osteoarthritisDiscover the radiographic signs to look for to diagnose predisposing arthropathiesUnderstand potential limitations of radiography and how to overcome...

While insulin has been a mainstay in the treatment of feline diabetes for decades, new treatments and creative monitoring options have increased our ability to provide individualized care. In this presentation, we will explore an expanding range of therapeutic options—from nutrition to insulin to the newer SGLT2 inhibitors. Throughout the session, we will examine how these options support the concept of Spectrum of Care.

Mindfulness involves focusing on the present moment while acknowledging and accepting thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. During this webcast, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk explores the principles of mindfulness and meditation, emphasizing their mental and physical health benefits. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to incorporate mindfulness into their daily routines to enhance personal wellbeing and professional performance. Learning objectives: Understand the principles and...

Canine hypothyroidism is the most common endocrinopathy in dogs—but also the most frequently overdiagnosed. Because thyroid hormones play a key role in skin and coat health, dermatological signs are common, but misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary treatments or missed underlying conditions. In this webcast, Dr. Manon Paradis will explore the etiopathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options for canine hypothyroidism. This webcast is presented in collaboration with

Before 2009, Echinococcus multilocularis had never been diagnosed in a dog in Canada. Since then, many cases have been identified in dogs, humans, and wildlife across the country. In this webcast, Dr. Andrew Peregrine will highlight key developments from the past four years in Canada and the USA, including the latest data on the geographic distribution of alveolar echinococcosis (AE) and intestinal infections in dogs, AE cases in humans, and the prevalence of intestinal infections in wild...

Unlock practical tips used at VADER to successfully manage allergic patients in your practice. In this webcast, Dr. Anthony Yu will guide you through essential strategies, including implementing a clear, structured diagnostic approach to allergic dermatoses, making dietary trials appealing to patients and clients, and optimizing your therapeutic toolbox using a multimodal approach. He will also cover the importance of setting realistic client expectations to build trust and talk about...