Many things have changed over the years regarding how feline patients are handled at the clinic and what to do to make kitty as comfortable as possible. In this Scientific Snapshot, Registered Veterinary Technologist, Angelina Johnstone shares her Top 5 tips on low-stress handling for cats. In this video, she provides advice on different techniques to create a more enjoyable in-clinic experience for everyone concerned, especially kitty. From syringe selection, blanket use, and cat...

Many cats show signs of fear and aggression during handling and restraint. In this Scientific Snapshot, Carly Moody, MSc, PhD, discusses the effects of fear on veterinary examinations as well as the benefits associated with low-stress handling. In this video, she summarizes her findings related to assessing negative cat responses to various types of restraint using validated behavioural and physiological measures.

The well-being of their faithful companions during end-of-life care is absolutely paramount for pet owners. In this Scientific Snapshot, Dr. Céline Leheurteux, creator of Euthabag®, examines why sedation should be part of the euthanasia process. Among other things, she discusses practice standards, the two-injection technique and the benefits of sedation. She also shares magic protocols to make the experience as pleasant as possible. To claim 1 CE credit, watch this Scientific Snapshot (10...

In this video, Dr. Verbrugghe talks about the prevalence of pet feeding practices, nutritional considerations, and some commercial plant-based foods available on the market, to help veterinarians in providing information to clients who inquire about feeding this type of diet to their pets.

The Veterinary Interventional Radiology and Interventional Endoscopy Society's (VIRIES) mission is the advancement of the art and science of veterinary interventional radiology and interventional endoscopy. VIRIES held its fourth annual meeting on May 1-3, 2019 in Squaw Valley, California, where veterinary professionals from all over the world shared cutting edge breakthroughs with their peers, and enjoyed great networking opportunities in a wonderful setting. Drs. Catherine Vachon and Marilyn...

Watch Dr. Nigel Gumley, Canadian veterinarian and Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine/Feline), as he talks about the recently published INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR COMPANION ANIMAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ISCAID) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats. In this video, he explains why these guidelines were created, what information is available in the document, and how practical these guidelines are for...

In 2017, Drs. Michelle Evason and Scott Weese launched the Canadian K9 Lifetime Study in response to questions, frustrations and uncertainties surrounding Lyme disease and other vector-borne diseases in dogs. In this video, Dr. Evason explains how the study aims at filling the gaps in the limited data available on canine Lyme disease by following a group of puppies, and their owners, who live in high risk and emerging risk areas across Canada over the normal course of their lifetime together....

Watch Drs. Liz O’Brien and Kelly St. Denis, as they discuss how to help clients live with their clawed cats. In this video, they share their view on the medical and behavioural issues that may be associated to cat declawing and explain how to warn cat owners about the possible risks and long-term side effects of this procedure. They also describe various alternatives and resources available to redirect normal feline scratching behaviour. For more information on nail care and declawing, visit...

Watch Dr. Paulo Steagall, anesthesiology professor at the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire of the University of Montréal, as he summarizes the outcome of this newly published study in The Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research.