Do you have introverted tendencies? Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Jolene will lead an engaging, interactive session focused on building resilience and managing workplace stressors. She will explain how, under acute and chronic stress, people often revert to less preferred aspects of their personality, causing out-of-character reactions that can lead to conflict and mental health issues. Jolene will also explore the difference between compassion and empathy in relation to healthy...

Veterinarians handle vaccines day in and day out, but how often do they think about what those vaccines are and how they work? This knowledge is vital for making informed vaccine selections, educating pet owners, and personalizing vaccination recommendations according to each patient’s lifestyle and risk factors. During this webcast, Dr. Karren Prost will delve into the historical significance and effectiveness of traditional vaccines, while also introducing a groundbreaking new class of...

When a pet suffers from a gastrointestinal illness or dysbiosis, owners seek both relief for their pet and… from the clean-up. While veterinarians often resort to pharmaceuticals to manage symptoms, there are ways to support the patient nutritionally in acute gastrointestinal cases. In this webcast, Robin Saar will explore how to triage and identify various types of acute gastrointestinal symptoms, understand key nutritional factors, and examine why nutrition might be more effective than...

In this webcast, Dr. Caitlin Grant will explore the distinctive nutritional requirements of cats and dogs across various life stages, including growth, gestation, lactation, adulthood, and senior years. She will provide valuable guidance for pet owners on selecting appropriate food to maintain optimal health at each stage of their pets' lives. While the primary focus will be on healthy pets, common health conditions associated with each life stage and how they can be managed through nutrition...

In this webcast, Dr. Jeanna Manacki will cover the key components of a pet food label, current pet food regulations in Canada, and proposed upcoming changes in label design. She will also explore how to objectively assess pet foods and clarify what information can and cannot be found on labels. Other webcasts in this series now available for on-demand viewing: Other upcoming webcast in this series:

This presentation will focus on the diagnostic, medical, and interventional strategies for managing a cat with post-urethral catheterization urinary blockage. In this webcast, Dr. Marilyn Dunn will cover practical tips, and cost-effective diagnostic methods that can be easily implemented in clinical practice. She will also review evidence-based treatment options and outline a step-by-step approach. U-R-ine for a great webcast!

Fibrosarcomas are relatively common in cats. It is of utmost importance to differentiate vaccine or injection site-associated sarcoma (VAS) from non-vaccine-associated sarcoma as the prognosis and treatment strategies for each type differ significantly. In this webcast, Dr. Philip J. Bergman will focus on the history, possible impact from adjuvant vs. not, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of cats with VAS.

Discover the latest advancements in managing bacterial resistance in veterinary care. In this webcast, Dr. Anthony Yu will review the mechanisms and concerns regarding the emergence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus biocide resistance to some of our trusted topical therapies such as chlorhexidine, mupirocin, and fucidin. He will also examine the attributes of MICROSILVER+ SHAMPOO as a topical alternative to treating secondary infections without resistance concerns and evaluate its...

Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly recognized as a significant global threat to public health. Prudent use of antibiotics is an integral part of best veterinary practices. During this webcast, Dr. Vincent Defalque will focus on canine superficial pyoderma, the most prevalent infection in veterinary dermatology. The discussion will include evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcal skin infections. This webcast is presented in...