This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines! This presentation provides new insights on maternally-derived antibody interference, genetic factors surrounding patient response to vaccination, the ‘overdue’ patient, vaccine storage and handling issues...

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines! This presentation on canine Lyme disease provides insight into critical risk factors unique to Canada, diagnostic considerations (and controversy), the role of co-infection in patient outcomes and management,...

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines! This presentation offers a succinct review of critical factors surrounding diagnosis and prevention of leptospirosis, zoonotic potential of leptospirosis in dogs, and controversial topics surrounding...

This webcast is part of the VaxTalk Thursdays Live Webcast Series Take advantage of this rare opportunity to “talk vaccination” with this internationally-renowned veterinary specialist, lead editor of the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines and co-author of the AAFP Feline Vaccine Guidelines! This presentation offers a graphic review of the major types of reactions (acute and delayed) currently recognized in veterinary medicine, vaccine response vs. reaction, strategies for minimizing patient risk,...

Oh no! Not another itchy pet! How do dermatologists sort out the different causes of itchiness in dogs and cats? What is the difference between a food allergy and an environmental allergy? What is the best hypoallergenic diet? How might antipruritic treatment fit in the diagnostic plan?In this presentation, Dr. Stephen Waisglass will detail the current evidence-based approach to the pet with food or environmental allergies. Join us to deepen your knowledge of dermatology and find out...

During this presentation, we will discuss obesity prevention and weight-loss management, as well as the importance of therapeutic weight-loss diets. We will also share communication skills that will enable veterinary professionals to: obtain comprehensive diet histories; generate buy-in from pet owners; ensure that pet owners commit to a long-term weight management plan.Join us to access these key strategies for successful prevention and weight-loss management.

What role does telemedicine play in your practice? Does this technology have its place in the management of patients with dermatological issues? Now is your chance to get answers to these and other questions about the use of telemedicine in dermatology from a panel of veterinary specialists from the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology! Find out why you should embrace telemedicine in your practice, if you haven’t done so already.Discover how telemedicine is used in dermatology.Learn from...

Assisted feeding of critically ill cats and dogs Dr. Alexa Bersenas and Dr. Jackie Parr are back by popular demand for a unique, live webcast-viewing Q&A event! To get the “party” started, we’ll all get together online to watch (or re-watch, as the case may be!) the recording of the popular webcast on nutritional support that these engaging speakers presented last fall. What is malnutrition? How common is it in cats and dogs? When, how and why should nutritional support be provided? When...

Open and honest communication in practice is key to having a happy team and maintaining smooth operations – yet many veterinary professionals admit to lacking the tools for handling tough conversations. Watch this webcast to learn how to handle these ‘courageous conversations’ with confidence, as Rebecca highlights various themes including the perils of avoidance and withdrawal, the use of neutral language, active listening and empathy for better engagement, tips for managing team conflict,...