In this short video, Dr. Robert Ward reviews the key differences between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, the characteristics that make Pseudomonas infections difficult to eliminate, and the real-world safety data supporting topical gentamicin. You will gain a better understanding of when gentamicin is an excellent treatment option for otitis externa and why the available evidence supports its safety profile.

This video is Part 4 of our 4-part series, Navigating parasite control in a changing world. Get clients on board with season-long tick prevention Part 1 of this series highlighted the gap between veterinary recommendations and client choices for canine tick protection. What can we do as veterinary professionals to close this gap? In this 6-minute video, Jason Coe, DVM, PhD, shares practical tips to help veterinary teams communicate the value of season-long tick prevention using a...

This video is Part 3 of our 4-part series, Navigating parasite control in a changing world. Is climate change extending heartworm season? Tick and tick-borne disease risk is evolving in Canada, but what about heartworm? In this 6-minute video, Andrew Peregrine, BVMS, PhD, DVM, Dipl. EVPC, Dipl. ACVM, shares findings from his recent study investigating the current onset of heartworm transmission across several cities in Ontario. Missed parts 1 and 2? No worries, they’re still available! Part 1...

Introducing CommuniVET™ Express—bite-sized video summaries of the latest scientific studies. Gain practical insights and earn CE credits, all on your schedule. In this second edition, board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Moran Tal-Gavriel presents a 5-minute video summarizing the key takeaways from the article “Nutritional risks and consequences of meat-only diets for dogs and cats”, published in Animal Frontiers (April 2024) by Tazerji et al. Learning objectives: Highlight the...

Introducing CommuniVET™ Express—bite-sized video summaries of the latest scientific studies. Gain practical insights and earn CE credits, all on your schedule. In this first edition, board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Moran Tal-Gavriel presents a 15-minute video summarizing the key takeaways from the article “Nutritional needs and health outcomes of ageing cats and dogs: Is it time for updated nutrient guidelines?” published in Animal Frontiers (June 2024) by Bermingham et al....

This video is Part 2 of our 4-part series, Navigating parasite control in a changing world. Do shifting weather patterns in Canada call for a reassessment of tick and flea prevention? Weather events in 2024, including record-breaking warm temperatures, have created conditions that favour the survival and development of ectoparasites.Watch this 6-minute video by Victoria Wagner, DVM, MSc Parasitology, candidate of the ACVM (Parasitology) to learn how Canada’s unpredictable weather is...

Watch this video as Dr. Kathryn Reif, associate professor in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Pathobiology, discusses the growing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases to pets and humans. She reviews a recent study comparing three isoxazoline drugs for their speed of kill, particularly for eliminating the Lone Star tick. Given the increasing prevalence of ticks and their pathogens, she underscores the importance of using effective tick control products to...

Watch this video as Dr. Samantha Taylor reviews the 2024 ISFM and AAFP guidelines on long-term NSAID use in cats. She highlights the importance of careful patient selection, comprehensive pretreatment evaluations, and ongoing monitoring to manage chronic pain effectively. She also discusses scenarios where NSAIDs may not be suitable and explores multimodal strategies—including environmental modifications and alternative therapies—to support feline well-being. By adopting these evidence-based...

In this video, Dr. Scott Stevenson explores the findings of the 2020 Canadian tick surveillance study, emphasizing the widespread presence of Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus ticks across Canada and the diseases they transmit. He also explains the difference between both passive and active surveillance methods, with a particular focus on the web-based community science tool, eTick. The video highlights the increasing threat of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and stresses the vital...