Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

VETGirl Presents: In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Lena DeTar, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP will talk about the philosophical approach to diagnostic testing and options that are commonly available in animal shelters or low-resource environments. Tune in as Dr. DeTar draws from her experience in shelters, field clinics, and access to care scenarios to provide practitioners with the tools necessary to refine/re-define their “basic” database!

Fear Free Presents: Join us as we explore how being proactive, rather than reactive, can significantly enhance workplace safety and foster a harmonious environment for both humans and pets. Discover practical techniques and approaches to mitigate potential aggression and create a happier, safer workplace for everyone involved.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Fence fighting, barrier aggression, barrier frustration… whatever you call it, you probably want it to stop. Good news: This webinar will give you strategies for helping your dog learn to live and let live… at the fence line, anyway.

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

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.

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!