Watch this video, as Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline) and AAFP President, discusses some of the differences between the 2020 and 2008 editions of the AAFP Feline Retrovirus Guidelines, as well as the developing knowledge regarding FeLV and FIV. She also points out how practitioners can use these guidelines within their practice and the main point they need to consider regarding the retrovirus in cats. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO

Veterinarians are responsible and accountable for pet care and wellbeing throughout their patients' lifetime. But what happens once the pets pass away? In this Scientific Snapshot, Jocelyn Ann Mason, DVM, summarizes the AVMA Companion animal aftercare guidelines. This recap will cover the topic of aftercare as well as the more delicate subject of aftercare providers and crematoria.

For the best chance at increasing longevity, each dog should have an individualized healthcare strategy in place to monitor for diseases as the pet matures. In this video, Dr. Jinelle Webb, DVM, MSc, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM), discusses how veterinary practices can help develop that strategy using the latest version of the AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines as a framework – and points out notable updates to the life stage definitions that better reflect the newest research and approaches to...

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...