This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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Webinar – 9/23/21 – Changing Behavior by Arranging Antecedents with Kathy Sdao – Dog iBox (fee applies)

Virtual

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Professional animal trainers and behavior consultants sometimes overlook or undervalue Level 2 (Antecedent Arrangements) of the Humane Hierarchy. Antecedent arrangements (Level 2) suggest we notice and adjust the animal’s environment in ways that facilitate the behaviors we wish to reinforce. It invites us to be creative in changing conditions that precede these behaviors, with the goal of making learning more effective and efficient.

$19.90 – $29.90

Webinar – 9/23/21 – The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Jane Sykes, PhD,DACVIM reviews current understanding of the epidemiology of Lyme disease in dogs and humans. Tune in to learn the approach to diagnosis of Lyme, what to do about unsuspected positive test results, when to treat, and the role of vaccination and differences in vaccine types!

Free

Webinar – 9/23/21 – Stressed Out: Does it Look Like You Think it Does? – Amy Cook, PhD – FDSA (fee applies)

Virtual

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Most of us know the overt signs of more extreme stress, but if you want to help your dog not get that stressed then you need to intervene early, and that means knowing it’s much more subtle signs! In this webinar we’ll go over signs of stress from the most overt to the most subtle, and consider strategies for lessening stress when it comes up from the environment and from your training choices.

$19.95

Webinar – 9/26/21 – Update on clinical use of probiotics in dogs and cats – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Purina webinar, Dr. Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews how to select probiotics to use in your clinical practice. What clinical situations should we be reaching for probiotics (e.g., GI disease, stress, as immune modulators), and what’s the evidence?

Free

Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Webinar – 9/28/21 – Are you ready for CATastrophe? – National Kitten Coalition

Virtual

National Kitten Coalition Presents: This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.

Free

Webinar – 9/28/21 – Skin and Reconstructive Surgery: Local Flaps Any Practitioner Can Do – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl online CE webinar, Dr. Philipp Mayhew, DACVS reviews basic principles of skin and reconstructive surgery including the cutaneous blood supply, principles of dealing with excessive tension and options for closure of larger skin defects. Learn how to use simple local flaps, so you can close those challenging wounds!

Free – $50

Webinar – 9/28/21 – Providing the Optimum Environment for Cats – Fear Free

Virtual

Fear Free Presents: Many behavior problems in cats develop due to our failure to provide them with their behavioral needs. This presentation with Valarie Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, will review the social structure of the cat and why multi-cat households can be so stressful. Recognizing these signs of stress and how to avoid their development be covered.

Free

Online Conference – 9/29/21 – Pivot! Make Your Nonprofit Adaptable To Survive What’s Next – Network for Good

Virtual

Network for Good Presents: Register today to learn how your organization can quickly shift strategies (from fundraising to marketing to events & more!) and capitalize on the biggest fundraising season of the year. Don’t cancel your plans for year-end fundraising just yet. Join our team of nonprofit experts for an inspiring day of learning and get ready for your organization to PIVOT!

Free

Webinar – 9/29/21 – Cures4Cats Webinar Series – “Feline HCM and the Role of Nutrition” – EveryCat Health Foundation

Virtual

EveryCat Health Foundation Presents: Feline Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in cats. This presentation will review HCM, its prevalence, risk factors, signs, and breed predispositions. We will take an in-depth look at the role of nutrition as part of effective multimodal management of HCM, examining specific nutrients which aid in improving the quality of life for cats with HCM Effective treatment requires a multifaceted approach, of which therapeutic nutrition is an important component.

Free

Webinar – 9/29/21 – Being a Leader in Your Practice – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee for non-members): In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Peter Weinstein, MBA reviews how to be a leader in your veterinary practice. Tune in to learn what skills it takes to be a leader, how to develop those skills, and how to act like a leader in your veterinary practice.

Free – $50

Webinar – 9/30/21 – Monitoring: What monitors tell you & what is considered standard of care – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews monitoring equipment that is essential while monitoring your sedated or anesthetized patients. Should each clinic have an ECG, blood pressure monitoring, capnography and pulse ox? In this webinar, she’ll review the pros and cons, mechanism of action, and why monitoring can save your patient’s life!

$50