Dr. Kerry Rolph reviews feline aging and steps for assessing geriatric patients suspected of having cognitive dysfunction. She discusses the pathophysiology behind cognitive decline and provides information on managing these patients to slow that rate of decline. Date & Time February 9, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the…
Dr. Brook Niemiec reviews the equipment necessary for dental extractions. He then discusses regional anesthesia and closed extraction techniques, as well as sectioning of multi-rooted teeth. Date & Time February 3, 20227:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the event.…
Dr. Sagi Denenberg discusses recognizing and managing anxiety and fear in dogs and cats in a clinic setting to benefit the veterinary team, patients, and clients. He discusses the emotional and neurochemical basis for fear and anxiety and provides tips for recognizing these behaviors. He also provides instruction on short and long-term best management practices…
Dr. Charlotte Lacroix discusses the principles of using performance management programs (PMPs) to maximize team performance. She reviews the components of successful PMPS and provides tips for performance reviews and performance goal development. Date & Time Thursday, February 24, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close…
Dr. Charlotte Lacroix discusses the principles of using performance management programs (PMPs) to maximize team performance. She reviews the components of successful PMPS and provides tips for performance reviews and performance goal development. Date & Time Thursday, February 24, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close…
Dr. Karyn Bischoff reviews the roles of veterinarians and the FDA in pet food safety. She discusses common types and sources of contamination, including natural contaminants, formulation errors, and adulteration. Date & Time Thursday, March 10, 20225:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior…
Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney reviews the basics of ferret medicine, including anatomy, behavior, and husbandry. She also discusses ferret handling techniques and their most common disease conditions. Date & Time Tuesday, March 15, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the…
Dr. Amelia Munsterman reviews the diagnosis and management of esophageal obstruction in horses. She discusses esophageal anatomy and pathophysiology of obstruction, and she also provides tips for managing common sequelae and for preventing recurrence. Date & Time Tuesday, March 22, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will…
Dr. Karyn Bischoff reviews equine feed contamination, including natural contaminants, formulation errors, and adulterations. She also discusses the proper veterinary approach to cases of suspected feed contamination. Date & Time Thursday, March 24, 20225:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of…
Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro reviews the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis. She then discusses the diagnosis and treatment of DKA patients, including identifying and treating underlying causes of insulin resistance and nutritional support. Date & Time Tuesday, April 12, 20227:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will…
Review of blood smear evaluation basics. A discussion of techniques to improve efficiency and common red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet observations. Date & Time Wednesday, April 27, 20227:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the event. Files…
Dr. Lindsay Starkey reviews the diagnosis of heartworm disease, including ways to handle conflicting results. She then discusses treatments and prevention strategies, with some tips for increasing compliance. Date & Time Wednesday, April 6, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start…
April Bays CVT, VTS (ECC), VCC reviews the pathophysiology of hypoadrenocorticism. She then discusses common clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of these patients, with a focus on patients in acute crisis.d cell, and platelet observations. Date & Time Wednesday, April 20, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar…
Dr. Misty Edmondson reviews the most common causes of urinary tract disease in small ruminants. She discusses clinical signs, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of urolithiasis, and she also briefly covers conditions such as ulcerative posthitis and renal amyloidosis. Date & Time Wednesday, May 4, 202212:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration…
Dr. Michelle Evason discusses clinical signs, diagnosis, amd treatment of Lyme disease in dogs and cats. She then reviews prevention strategies. Date & Time Tuesday, May 17, 202212:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the event. Files Course Handout Slide…
Dr. Lenore Bacek reviews arrhythmias that are commonly encountered in small animal emergencies. She provides tips for recognizing arrhythmias and recommended treatment options. Date & Time Wednesday, May 18, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the event. Files Course…
Dr. Jill Narak reviews differential diagnoses for down cats and dogs. She then dicusses a step-by-step diagnostic approach in general and specialty practice. Finally, she discusses management and prognosis for these cases. Date & Time Wednesday, May 25, 20227:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15…
Dr. Misty Edmondson reviews the most common emergencies in small ruminants: anemia due to intestinal parasitism, urinary obstruction, pregnancy toxemia, and dystocia. She discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for each condition. Date & Time Thursday, June 2, 202212:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes…
Dr. Todd Marlo discusses the diagnosis and management of glaucoma in dogs and cats. He reviews acute and chronic clinical signs, pathobiology, and medical and surgical treatment options. Date & Time Wednesday, June 29, 20226:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start…
Blood pressure assessment is an essential skill for veterinary technicians. Accurate and reproduceable results are used to drive therapeutics in the ER, ICU, and for anesthetized patients. This lecture reviews the pros and cons of direct and indirect blood pressure techniques before moving on to focus on Doppler blood pressure assessment. Date & Time Thursday,…