PPG Presents (fee applies): This session will discuss how we can best assess welfare and promising measures found across the scientific literature that can help us better understand dogs’ experiences in the shelter. With these measures in mind, the presenter will describe recent research investigating the effects of housing and social interaction on shelter dog welfare.

Network for Good Presents: In this session, we will explore the big picture, changing donor demographics, the decline in broad-based giving, the impact of virtual events, emphasis on outcomes, and more.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies): Dr. Jane Quandt, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews induction drugs used in veterinary medicine. Induction drugs can be used as solo agents or in combination. Which should you consider using, and are there indications or contraindications for each? What are useful combinations and why would you consider using a combination versus a single drug?

VETGirl Presents: Join us for a complimentary VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE veterinary technician webinar, where Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT reviews the coughing dog. In this webinar, she’ll review infectious etiologies of cough, how to diagnose it, clinicopathologic findings, prevention and overall treatment of the coughing dog.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: In this webinar you will learn how to break down your foster program and rebuild it for success, the benefits of opening your foster program up to include all adoptable animals in your shelter and why that variety will help you sustain your program, and more.

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Dana Liska, DACVD reviews how to treat the pruritic patient. Tune in to learn how to manage your allergic dermatitis patients from initial onset of itch and the diagnostic work up, how APOQUEL can be used short-term for inflammation and flares, and long-term for maintenance therapy by sharing key efficacy and updated safety data.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Join Leslie as she tells you all about her revolutionary Look at That game and her new twist on it, LATTE. One of the most popular Control Unleashed games, LAT teaches dogs to focus around distractions and triggers; LATTE teaches dogs to chill out around those things without the working focus piece.

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management.

VETGirl Presents: Tune in to learn about the HAB, some science behind it and then how we can improve the existing recommendations on tailoring vaccines to lifestyle into a realm where we tailor it for THAT pet, all while involving the owner in the decision.

PPG Presents (fee applies): In order to make small yet fundamental changes to our dog training we must, at times, be prepared to change some of our plans and our techniques. For this webinar I would like you to open you mind, and remember something that Admiral Grace Hooper once said, “The most damaging phrase in the language is … ‘It’s always been done this way.’” 

HSUS Presents: While perspectives about raccoons will range from charming inhabitant to source of conflict, raccoons will remain a quintessential part of urban living. This webinar will discuss the life cycle and yearly patterns of raccoons, including mating, raising young, and seasonal foraging that will help better equip you to address and resolve the conflicts that people experience with them.

ASPCAPro Presents: Beginning in the Summer of 2020, the ASPCA and AdoptaPet.com asked animal welfare organizations to participate in a survey on how COVID-19 affected their foster programs and community outreach. Organizations answered questions about their preparedness and what they felt would permanently change after the pandemic. This webinar will review the intriguing findings and offer a roundtable discussion.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies): In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews heatstroke in dogs. Tune in to learn the pathophysiology of heatstroke, initial emergency treatment, the intensive nursing care involved, and the potential complications that can be seen with heatstroke.

Fear Free Presents: While pain management is a vital part of Fear Free, it is even more important for cats who have been declawed. Join us and Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, founder of The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, to learn about the trauma of feline toe amputation from the pain, biomechanical, and bioethical perspectives.

VDOS Presents (fee applies): How to determine whether it is TMJ luxation or open-mouth jaw locking? What to do with an avulsed tooth? Any temporary relief for the jaw fracture patient? Know the various dental and oral emergencies and provide emergency care prior to definitive treatment!

VETGirl Presents (fee applies): In this VETgirl practice management CE webinar, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to handle emotions during a busy veterinary hospital shift. What tools can you use to handle the stress of the busy hospital and still go home happy? Join us as Amy talks about ways to relax in the middle of chaos.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Now that we have the basics down, let’s look at some examples of “data dashboards” and how they can be used to help drive conversations, gain support, and give leadership a snapshot of how an organization is doing.  In this presentation, we will take the foundations from part one and explore ways of applying them to help move our organizations forward in the best way possible for our people and their pets.

Black DVM Network Presents: Dr. Nelva Bryant is here this month to discuss the need for professional oversite on the many facets of airline travel of animals. During the presentation, she will discuss how having veterinary involvement in the airline industry could benefit animal welfare.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies): In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan, will review how to manage emotions in the veterinary clinic…because it’s highly stressful! As leaders, it’s important to be able to manage our emotions so that we lead effectively. In this webinar, learn about the physiology of emotions, how emotions can affect our behavior, common behavioral responses to stress, strategies for managing both emotions & behavior and more.

Network for Good Presents: You love animals and your donors do too! In the first session of our cause-area based webinar series, Cindy Harris will share her experience in the animal welfare world to help you tackle what to do next.