Otitis externa is defined as inflammation of the external ear canal and can lead to pain, pruritus, and lesions within the external ear canal. Chronic otitis externa can be a challenging condition to manage and can lead to high levels of frustration for both clients and their pets. In this lecture, we will review all factors contributing to otitis development and ways to better manage those difficult otitis cases in the clinic. During this webcast, learn from veterinary dermatologist, Dr....

During this webcast, Dr. Linda Toresson will provide a critically focused overview of gut microbiome composition and how it affects and is affected by host health and disease. Throughout the presentation, she will discuss the interpretation and misinterpretation of fecal tests to assess the intestinal microbiome and the built-in redundancy of the microbiome that allows continued functionality, despite minor shifts in microbial diversity. Other related topics will also be addressed, including...

This webcast is presented as part of our series on canine osteoarthritis addressing pathogenesis, disease awareness, canine and owner quality of life, and osteoarthritis management, including new developments. In this webcast, Dr. Zoe Belshaw reveals the effects of canine osteoarthritis on the pet owner: Discover how canine osteoarthritis affects the owner and the owner-pet bond.Learn about the variability in dog owner knowledge of canine osteoarthritis and how to address this.Discover the...

“How do I even bring up weight loss to families?” “We’ve dropped the amount twice and the dog still isn’t losing weight... What now?” During this webcast, Dr. Deborah Linder will present strategies to answer weight-loss questions like these and to engage families in creative conversations to make weight loss more fun and effective. Troubleshooting through case examples will also provide ready-to-use, practical tools for veterinarians. After this session, participants will be able to: Perform...

When well-meaning pet owners become entrenched in and confused by certain feeding practices, strong communication techniques can enhance nutritional discussions in the examination room. During this webcast, Dr. Martha G. Cline will review communication skills and tools to help turn potentially contentious conversations into effective ones. After this session, participants will be able to: Recognize the three aspects of communication (content, process, and perceptual) and how to apply these...

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat osteoarthritis (OA) pain, inflammation, and stiffness. With recent advances in treatment, more options are available to provide affected pets with relief from symptoms and greater mobility, thereby improving their quality of life. PART 1: NEW AND NOVEL TREATMENTS FOR DJD Most veterinarians would agree that 80% of dogs over 8 years of age have osteoarthritis (OA) when, in fact, most OA is conformational in origin and is...

Obesity is an ever-increasing problem in companion animals. We know that obese patients are at increased risk for a myriad of medical conditions. Nutritional management of obese patients that also have significant co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus, neoplasia, or chronic kidney disease is often challenging. During this case-based webcast, Drs. Sheri Ross and Sarah Wilson will review the nutritional management of these common clinical conditions in obese patients.