News
2024-10-24
2:00 min
October is National RVT Month in Canada! Royal Canin is proud to support the professional development of Registered Veterinary Technicians across Canada in October and throughout the rest of the year. This month and year-round, Royal Canin celebrates the significant role Registered Veterinary Technicians play within veterinary clinics across Canada, working tirelessly to put pets’ needs first. We appreciate and support the professional development and wellbeing of these dedicated veterinary...
2024-08-27
2:00 min
Participate in the third CommuniVET™ PowerUp fund contest and you could win a prize value of up to $1,500 to pursue your career aspirations! *** Submission deadline extended to October 15, 2024 *** PowerUp is a special fund created by CommuniVET™ — in conjunction with the RVT PWR virtual event (October 26, 2024) to help cover the costs associated with the professional development of Canadian RVTs. Feeling stoked about levelling up your career? Tell us all about it! To be considered for the...
2024-08-27
05:00 min
October is RVT Month which means… your time to shine! Ever wonder what living your best life as an RVT could look like? With RVT PWR, you don’t have to wonder! RVT PWR is a CE-accredited live webcast event, to help you design the kind of professional life you’ll want to be high-key invested in. Whether you want the ins and outs of starting your entrepreneurial journey or learn how to advocate for yourself and be more resilient in your day-to-day, we’ve got you covered! RVT PWR 2024October 26,...
2024-08-19
The Working Mind (TWM) program, presented by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), hosted by Mental Health Commission of Canada, and sponsored by Petsecure, is a must for all veterinary staff. TWM addresses mental health distress caused by inherent workplace stresses such as day-to-day workflow pressures, interpersonal relationships, conflicts, and challenges unique to veterinary medicine like ethical and moral distress. Significant mental health challenges in the veterinary...
2024-07-30
01:30 min
Empathy for Itch: A collaboration with a mission The Canadian Academy of Dermatology (CAVD) has partnered with Royal Canin, Zoetis, and Ceva to create Empathy for Itch (EFI), an educational and awareness campaign aimed at both veterinary teams and pet owners. The goal of EFI is to empower veterinary teams in dealing with pruritic pets by sharing tools and handouts, and raising pet owner awareness of pruritus with an emphasis on seeking veterinary care with the tagline, ‘‘Itchy pet, set your...
2024-07-22
3:00 min
Veterinary teams need to adapt communication and pet parent interactions in new ways, confirms recent NVA Canada survey NVA Canada recently conducted a survey of over 1,300 pet owners in Ontario and BC and is making these data publicly available for the industry to reflect on ways it can continue to evolve to meet changing pet parent expectations. Survey insights show generational differences in preferred modes of communication and consumer behaviour. The needs of pet parents have changed,...
2024-07-17
04:00 min
Cytology and blood morphology are two standard in-clinic veterinary procedures that provide important insight into patient conditions and a sound basis for developing treatment plans. However, these assessments take up valuable clinician and technician time and are open to subjective interpretation. With these procedures in mind, the IDEXX inVue Dx™ Cellular Analyzer is designed to revolutionize patient care using technology that provides automated, real-time, and accurate results—all without...
2024-07-02
1:00 min
Target the most common otitis externa cases with our portfolio of products. At Elanco we consider ourselves protectors of ear health and we know that otitis externa is one of the most common conditions you encounter in your clinic. That's why we have put such care and hard work into creating a portfolio of products with options to suit all your treatment requirements. With our 30-year legacy in treating otitis externa, you can trust that Elanco is by your side. A single dose solution for your...
2024-05-01
06:00 min
Giardia seems to be everywhere, including Canada — coast-to-coast, from the beach to the prairies, to the backyard sandbox. We now know that in dogs and cats, Giardia is not typically zoonotic; and a recent study showed that less than 4% are in dogs.1-2 KeyScreen® GI Parasite PCR gives you the power to detect and differentiate Giardia strains. This allows you to not only make clinical management decisions for pets, but also assist in pet-owner conversations, and supporting these...