Scientific Snapshots


Increase your knowledge with this eclectic collection of science-focused snippets, articles, video summaries and papers aimed at keeping you in the picture!

2023-02-20
6:09 min
Content presented by Josée Marcoux, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, IPSAV, DES (dental care)
Watch this video, as Josée Marcoux, DVM, IPSAV, DES (dental care), discusses the importance of at-home dental care for pets. Through her explanation of periodontal disease, she describes various options pet owners can use to help decrease the buildup of plaque and calculus on their pet's teeth. Bonus tool Download this quick and simple algorithm prepared by Dr. Marcoux to help you better identify which dental products to recommend based on your patient’s needs and their owner’s willingness to...
2023-02-13
16:42 min
Content presented by Christopher Fernandez-Prada, DVM, MSc, PhD
Watch this video as professor of veterinary parasitology Christopher Fernandez-Prada, DVM, MSc, PhD, reviews the most recent Canadian tick and flea prevalence data in terms of seasonality and location with a focus on Quebec. He talks about sites of infection within the province as well as recommended prevention protocols based on risk levels and types of parasites.
2023-02-07
13:04 min
Content presented by Emily Jenkins, PhD, DVM, BSc (Hons)
Watch this video, as veterinary parasitologist Emily Jenkins, PhD, DVM, BSc (Hons), reviews the most recent Canadian tick and flea prevalence data in terms of seasonality and location, with a focus on Western Canada. She talks about some of the parasites to look out for as well as the high-risk factors to take into consideration when managing parasites. She also discusses the benefits of a risk-based approach and the recommended preventative treatment.
2023-01-23
12:44 min
Content presented by Serge Chalhoub, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM)
Watch this video, as Serge Chalhoub, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM), discusses the highlights presented in this recent publication, including reasons why cats don’t eat, their unique nutritional and energy requirements, and general considerations to take into account when examining an inappetant cat. He also talks about the nutritional support options available to help resolve the situation.
2022-12-06
9:19 min
Content presented by Geoffrey Truchetti, DVM, MSc, DES, Dipl. ACVAA
In this Scientific Snapshot, Dr. Geoffrey Truchetti explains the veterinary therapeutic decision cascade to support the responsible use of medications when prescribing drugs to patients. He also examines the appropriate use of compounded products as well as the use of the decision cascade in small animal anesthesia and analgesia.
2022-09-27
09:58 min
Content presented by Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVPM | Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM)
In this Scientific Snapshot, Dr. Jason Stull and Dr. Michelle Evason discuss a recent cross-sectional study they conducted on canine leptospirosis in Canada. During this video, they explain why they chose to investigate this particular research area and share the key findings and data they collected throughout this study. They also discuss how veterinary practitioners can use these findings to help them better prepare to address this daunting disease especially in the fall season, as this...
2022-08-29
10:35 min
Content presented by Tara Edwards, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR, CCRT, CVPP, cVMA
Dr. Tara Edwards, a veterinary pain practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, reviews the American Animal Hospital Association’s most recent Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. She summarizes updates from the 2015 guidelines and discusses behavioural signs and changes that can help with pain recognition. She provides examples of validated Clinical Metrology Instruments used for screening, diagnosing and monitoring pain over time. She reviews flow...
2022-08-24
11:05 min
Content presented by Charlie Pye, BSc, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVD
Dr. Charlie Pye, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist currently practicing at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, shares best practices in treatment and management of otitis externa. She provides an overview of primary, secondary, predisposing and perpetuating factors involved in otitis development. She reviews appropriate treatment options based on cytology findings. She also provides answers to common questions, such as when to perform a deep ear flush or a...
2022-06-07
09:33 min
Content presented by Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline practice) | Karren Prost, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPM
Monitoring blood pressure in feline patients can be challenging in clinical practice. In this second video on feline hypertension, Dr. Kelly St. Denis shares her tips and tricks with Dr. Karren Prost. She provides practical guidance on how to reduce the risk of situational hypertension and false positive diagnoses, avoid stressors in the examination room and account for anti-anxiety medications in readings. Dr. St. Denis advises on how to incorporate blood pressure monitoring in busy clinical...