Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Ashlie Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) will discuss management strategies for acute and chronic constipation in cats. Tune in as Dr. Saffire reviews techniques you can use for acute obstipation and therapeutic options for managing and preventing chronic constipation cases!

ASPCAPro Presents: Join Dr. Groszkowski, consulting veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, to explore potential toxicities in dogs and cats that are more commonly managed at small animal practices during the summer months. Learn about a variety of toxicities and their mechanisms of action, clinical signs, diagnostic tests, and treatments.

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Leave all your preconceived notions about “dumped, abandoned, or unwanted” stray cats at the door! In this workshop we will discuss simple, actionable ways that we can support owners of lost cats, be a resource to those who find cats, and increase the rate at which cats in our shelters are reunited with grateful families.

The AAWA Presents: David Denniston will explain how your organization can lessen the risk of costly and stressful liability and legal problems. He will provide sample language and policies you can use right away. This session will also explore practical strategies for inspiring a deep and lasting commitment to safety and mission-protection in your nonprofit.

CalAnimals Presents: Rabies vaccine is the ONLY vaccine among the various biologics administered to companion animals in California that is regulated under State law, and it is the responsibility of every licensed veterinarian to practice within the context of law when managing patients with respect to rabies and rabies vaccination. This scenario-based presentation has been developed to challenge participants on California regulatory/statutory issues pertaining to rabies.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this presentation I’ll go over the ways we can contribute to unwanted states in our dogs, what that might look like, and how you can minimize negative states and emphasize positive, supportive ones! Let’s keep our dogs in the happy bucket!