Accurately decoding causes of lower urinary tract disease (LUTS) is important to animal welfare. Inappropriate urination is a leading cause of pet surrender and euthanasia. In this webcast, Dr. Lauren Pagliughi will discuss how veterinarians can leverage diagnostics and therapeutics to avoid misdiagnosing the underlying clinical conditions resulting in LUTS and promote antibiotic stewardship. Our understanding of urinary health continues to evolve rapidly. However, therapeutic urinary diets...

Session 1: Itchy pet see your vet: How to communicate what is normal and what needs to be addressed. Dermatology communication is tough and it’s a two-way street! We need good strategies to help pet owners understand that dermatology is a journey, and we are here to help them along the way. Join Dr. Becky Valentine and Jennie Tait as they address the questions you have on dermatology communication. At each stage of the communication journey there are different strategies and tips and tricks....

Session 2: Diagnostic rule out plan and preparing the pet owner for the journey Dermatology communication is tough and it’s a two-way street! We need good strategies to help pet owners understand that dermatology is a journey, and we are here to help them along the way. Join Dr. Becky Valentine and Jennie Tait as they address the questions you have on dermatology communication. At each stage of the communication journey there are different strategies and tips and tricks. Dr. Valentine and...

Session 3: Communicating a treatment plan: Short- and long-term. Dermatology communication is tough and it’s a two-way street! We need good strategies to help pet owners understand that dermatology is a journey, and we are here to help them along the way. Join Dr. Becky Valentine and Jennie Tait as they address the questions you have on dermatology communication. At each stage of the communication journey there are different strategies and tips and tricks. Dr. Valentine and Jennie Tait will...

Session 4: Compliance (cost/barriers) Adherence (commitment) Dermatology communication is tough and it’s a two-way street! We need good strategies to help pet owners understand that dermatology is a journey, and we are here to help them along the way. Join Dr. Becky Valentine and Jennie Tait as they address the questions you have on dermatology communication. At each stage of the communication journey there are different strategies and tips and tricks. Dr. Valentine and Jennie Tait will...

Dermatology cases present both a challenge and an opportunity to approach management collaboratively with clients. The goal is to empower clients to make a difference in managing their pets’ skin concerns. This often starts with making a topical recommendation to help them care for their pet’s largest organ. Dr. Cox will discuss how various diseases can disrupt the skin’s barrier function, and how to manage this problem with topical therapies. Successful management of your derm cases hinges on...

Here is an opportunity to learn more about monitoring diabetic cats and dogs. In this webcast, Dr. Deborah S. Greco will discuss various methods available for diabetes monitoring while focusing on new developments such as glucosylated serum proteins (fructosamine and HbA1C), non-invasive continuous glucose monitors, and urine glucose diagnostics. She will also highlight the pros and cons of the various diabetic monitoring devices as well as outline insulin therapy monitoring procedures....

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...