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Online Conference - 9/19/20 and 9/20/20 - Taking Action for Animals Online - HSUS (fee applies)
2020-09-20 08:30 - 14:30, 2020-09-19 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
TAKING ACTION FOR ANIMALS ONLINE

September 19-20, 2020

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Be part of historic progress toward a more humane world by attending Taking Action for Animals Online.

Learn to advocate

The leading national conference in the animal advocacy movement, Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together volunteers and advocates from across the country for a shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, TAFA 2020 will be a virtual event on September 19 and 20, with content available on demand through the end of the year.
We’re making progress toward ending the worst abuses of animals in the world, and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is leading the charge with the help of savvy and engaged individuals who support stronger protections for animals. The need to end animal cruelty has become part of the national conversation and has even made its way into the presidential debates. Be part of this extraordinary movement on behalf of all animals. Join us at Taking Action for Animals Online to gain the tools you need to protect animals in your own community.

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Over the course of two days, you will participate in on-line workshops with hundreds of like-minded animal advocates as keenly interested in protecting animals as you are. Take part in sessions where you will learn how to help end puppy mills, fur farms, factory farming and cosmetics testing on animals.

Sponsors

WEBSITE LINK: https://web.cvent.com/event/c3b0e6bc-5b5a-4df0-9f95-f24b2d6272c0/summary?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqfz6BRD8ARIsAIXQCf1vOV3ArWqMMz19lLEKo9CFwfWvI5lPp1W3eRsclxmIPE1CnhxgUtMaAubtEALw_wcB

Online Workshop - 9/19/20 - SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-09-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit

Description

This is the first of a four part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
Please note: This webinar will not be recorded

Time – Sep 19, 2020 10:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates-and-locations

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-11 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-11 13:00 - 14:00

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-09-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-09-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Link to join meeting (note this has changed!)
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Online Event - 9/17/20 - Ken Ramirez and Michael Shikashio Talk About Aggression in Dogs - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Michael Shikashio to talk about aggression in dogs, from proper leash-handling to consulting, and everything in between.

Ken Ramirez is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). He provides private consultations working exclusively with dog-aggression cases through his business AggressiveDog.com.Michael is fully certified through the IAABC and is a full member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). His expert opinion is often sought by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health, Real Simple, SiriusXM Radio, Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World.
Michael is a featured speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars around the world. He offers a variety of workshops, webinars, and online courses on the topic of canine aggression, including the popular Aggression in Dogs Master Course.
Learn more about Michael and Aggressive.com on his website or Facebook page.
Check out the courses Michael is teaching at ClickerExpo LIVE here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-09-17 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Online Conference - 9/16/20 to 9/17/20 - Best Friends Professional Development Symposium: Reaching New Heights in Contemporary Animal Services - Best Friends
2020-09-17 08:00 - 13:30, 2020-09-16 08:00 - 13:30
The Best Friends Professional Development Symposium: Reaching New Heights in Contemporary Animal Services is a new dynamic online symposium for animal services professionals and students devoted to lifesaving innovation and revolutionary change for pets and people.
The field of animal welfare is rapidly evolving as animal services organizations become resource centers, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated that change. In this creative two-day online event, you’ll learn more about the changes happening in the field and the latest in lifesaving from leading experts.
The symposium is part of a new initiative from Best Friends, presented in partnership with Southern Utah University (SUU). The goal is to develop prestigious academic learning opportunities that will facilitate career paths and clarity in contemporary animal services.
Presentation topics include:

Redefining Animal Services
Field Services Moving Forward
Keeping Pets with Families
Lifesaving as a Community Ethic
Leadership for Lifesaving Change
Compassionate Badassery
Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty
What’s the Deal with Cats?
Fast-Tracking Pets Through the Shelter System

See the schedule.
Cost
The registration cost is $155 and includes access to all event presentations, as well as bonus in-depth presentations after the event is over. You’ll also get a virtual goody bag that includes a free one-month trial to the Best Friends Vet Access app, a 20% discount to the Best Friends online store and more. (Stay tuned for details.)
Register for the symposium
Earn a continuing education credit (CEU) and academic credits
Your successful participation in the symposium will result in one Southern Utah University continuing education credit (CEU) and one certificate of completion (80% minimum attendance at the live online event is required).
Plus, if you choose, you can earn three professional development (PRODEV) credits that can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree or master of interdisciplinary studies (MIS), master of public administration (MPA) or master of business administration (MBA) at SUU. This option offers a significant cost savings to those with educational goals.
To earn your PRODEV credits, you will need to pay an additional registration course cost of $273 and complete an application. Please note that this discounted tuition rate is available only through approved SUU Professional Development & Leadership partner programs. Best Friends Animal Society is an approved partner. An application and additional coursework will be required. Learn more here.
And learn about more opportunities with Southern Utah University here.
Stay tuned for a complete lineup of speakers and presentations!
Schedule
September 16, 2020 (all times shown here and on website are MT – overall conference time on ShelterMedPortal calendar is Pacific Time)
9:00 – 9:30 am: Welcome session
9:30 – 10:15 am: Presentations
10:15 – 10:30 am: Break
10:30 – 11:45 am: Presentations
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Lunch break
12:15 – 1:15 pm: Keynote presentation
1:15 – 2:00 pm: Presentations
2:00 – 2:30 pm: Wrap-up session
September 17, 2020
9:00 – 10:00 am: General session
10:00 – 10:15 am: Presentation
10:15 – 10:30 am: Break
10:30 – 11:45 am: Presentations
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Lunch break
12:15 – 2:00 pm: Presentations
2:00 – 2:30 pm: Closing session
Details subject to change.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-symposium

Webinar - 9/16/20 - Hoarding: A Human-Animal Bond Disorder - HSVMA/ASV
2020-09-16 17:00 - 18:00
HSVMA WEBINAR
HOARDING: A HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND DISORDER
Presented by Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP
in partnership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
8 pm ET/5 pm PT, Wednesday, September 16, 2020
This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE credit for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Registration is FREE for HSVMA and Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) members.
REGISTER HERE
If you are not yet a member, you can JOIN NOW to participate in this webinar, a free member benefit.

Dr. DeTar will explore this multifactorial issue, looking at the role of shelters, private practitioners, animal control, law enforcement, social services and animal welfare organizations. This presentation will include a case study of a shelter in Hawaii that was involved in a hoarding situation.
During this webinar Dr. DeTar will discuss:

Recognition of potential hoarding situations
Who to involve/intervene when suspicious
What types of ailments to look for in animal victims
Understanding which interventions may be successful, which not
Understanding challenges faced by shelters and how to help

This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and is FREE for all HSVMA and ASV members.
If you are not a veterinary professional (veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary or veterinary technician student), we welcome your participation in the webinar for a one-time fee. Please call 530-759-8106 or email info@hsvma.org to complete the registration.
REGISTER HERE

PRESENTER: LENA DETAR, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP

Before she started working at Cornell University, Dr. Lena DeTar completed a residency in Shelter Medicine at Oregon State University/Oregon Humane Society and a master’s degree in veterinary medicine/public health at UF. In 2016, she qualified as a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, and in 2017 she completed board certification in Shelter Medicine through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. DeTar’s interests include infectious disease management and prevention, population management and metrics, elective and non-elective surgery, the welfare impacts of shelter design, and shelter medicine instruction. In her work with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, she teaches clinical-year students and interns medicine and surgery at Tompkins County SPCA, and lectures in the veterinary school classroom as well as conferences nationwide. During program consultations, she advises shelter leadership, veterinarians and staff in outbreak prevention, housing and enrichment, and shelter operations. She’s involved in research projects investigating infectious shelter disease, shelter medicine teaching, and HVHQ surgery. Dr. DeTar has worked in and volunteered for humane organizations across the US and internationally, and appreciates the philosophical, financial and physical challenges faced by shelters everywhere as they try to promote animal welfare, public health and the human- animal bond.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_hoarding

Online Conference - 9/16/20 - Build Better Relationships (With Donors) - Network for Good
2020-09-16 08:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Virtual Conference: Build Better Relationships

Wednesday, September 16th 11:30am-4:30pm ET

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to take your donor relationships to the next level. We’ll tackle all the relationships that impact your nonprofit including technology, social media, communication, marketing, the board, and more!

We’ll cover:

How to create a tech-life balance to foster better relationships
How to build relationships with key stakeholders
How to foster diversity, equity and inclusion
How to develop a marketing strategy to create connection

If you’re unable to attend the entire conference, register and we’ll send you the materials afterwards.

SCHEDULE:
11:30-12pm ET: What’s Next for Fundraising?
Kimberly O’Donnell, Lead Fundraising Coach, Network for GoodPeter Hart, Product Manager, Network for Good
12-12:45pm ET: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Terri Broussard Williams, Founder and President, Movement Maker Collective

1-1:45pm ET: Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders
Jennifer Basten, Chief Development Officer, Austin Opera
2-2:45pm ET: Creating a Tech-Life Balance: Conquering Virtual Exhaustion
Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, and Author
Meico Marquette Whitlock, Founder and CEO, Mindful Techie
3-3:45pm ET: Creating Connection with Communication Strategy
Beth Brodovsky, President, Iris Creative
4-4:30pm ET: Donor Engagements: Personal and Appropriate Communication
Kimberly O’Donnell, Lead Fundraising Coach, Network for GoodPeter Hart, Product Manager, Network for Good

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20200916-virtual-conference-donor-relationships-goals.html

Online Course - Enrollment Opens 9/8/20, Starts 9/15/20 - Cultural Competence and Diversity - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2020-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
STAF184-0920: Cultural Competence and Diversity
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Enroll Now

Presenter: Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
Course Open: September 8, 2020- October 2, 2020
Real-Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays September 15 and 22, 2020 9:30-11:00pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, support staff, practice managers, veterinary teams, etc., actively interested in cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion.
VSPN CE Course: “This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.Course Description:
This course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race, equality and bias are in the news, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.
Week 1 (Real Time Session September 15): Culture and Cultural Competence
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Define culture and cultural competence.
Examine your cultural self-awareness.
Understand oppression, privilege, and the importance of cultural awareness.
Examine leadership role in individual and organizational cultural competence.

Week 2 (Real Time Session September 22): Increasing Awareness and Understanding
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Define concepts and terminology related to marginalized groups increase awareness and understanding.
Understand workplace policies and expectations regarding non-discrimination.
Understand applicable laws and regulations.
Explore attitudes and consider the experiences of others.
Understand workplace professional communication.

Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.

Required Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.About the Presenter:
Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA is a credentialed veterinary technician in CA and NV. She received her BS in Animal Science at UC Davis and her MBA at the University of Nevada, Reno. Since 1988, she has worked in all capacities of the veterinary hospital including hospital administrator, practice management consultant, speaker, adjunct professor, and instructor. She is currently the Veterinary Services Manager of the largest single-site open admission shelter in the USA, and consultant with Compliance and Training Consultants.

Total CE Credit: 3

Tuition: $63 ($57 early bird special if enrolled by August 25, 2020)
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on September 15, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

To Enroll:

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Enroll Now“This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.

Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
VSPN CE CoordinatorVSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/STAF184-0920.htm

Online Event - 9/15/20 - Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Work-Life Balance - HSUS/Banfield
2020-09-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This presentation will focus on organizational tools and strategies for incorporating a strong work-life balance culture and building an emotionally resilient organization. We’ll reflect on productive strategies implemented by organizations during crisis and how those can help lead us to a more supportive and sustainable culture. Questions answered live in Zoom chat.
Dates: Recorded video available September 7-15, 2020 | Live happy hour takes place on September 15, 2020 at 6 p.m. EDT
Webinar Host: Pedro Cerame
Moderator: Kim Van Syo
Panelists: Hilary Hager & Lindsay Hamrick, HSUS
Sponsor: Banfield Foundation
Register
About the panelists
Hilary Anne Hager has spent the last twenty years managing volunteers in animal welfare environments and currently serves as the Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement at The Humane Society of the United States. Engaging volunteers in meaningful work to make the world a more humane place is Hilary’s passion and life’s work. She teaches compassion fatigue workshops around the country to help provide members of the animal protection community the support and resources to maintain their own well-being while working in a challenging and emotionally-charged environment.
As Policy Director for Companion Animals at The Humane Society of the United States, Lindsay Hamrick works to support local, state and federal policies protecting pets and supporting the people who love them. She holds a M.S. in Animals & Public Policy from Tufts Veterinary School and was previously the New Hampshire State Director for HSUS, passing stronger animal cruelty laws at the state level. Prior to her role in advocacy, she spent a decade as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations at three of New Hampshire’s animal shelters. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Lindsay has deployed to assist victims of dogfighting and puppy mills and regularly volunteers at her local animal shelter. She is currently owned by three dogs, one disgruntled cat, three rescued cockfighting birds, three laying hens and, depending on the month, about 10,000 honeybees.
Event Date | September 15, 2020 – 6 to 7 pm
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.animalsheltering.org/trainings/spaytogether-virtual-happy-hour-qa

Shelter Medicine Rounds - 9/15/20 - Housing Support and Eviction Response Programs - UW Shelter Medicine and UC Davis KSMP
2020-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:01:17 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: UW Shelter-Medicine; Kris Otteman; Cynthia Dawn Delany; Amanda Arrington; Gabrielle Chapman
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds COVID-19
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00 PM-2:00 PM.
Where: https://zoom.us/j/520278731

Plan:
This upcoming Tuesday September 15th from 3-4pm CST we will be joined by Pets for Life’s Amanda Arrington and Gabbi Chapman and HSUS TX State Director Lauren Loney to lead a discussion on the following:
Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated economic challenges from COVID 19. To keep pets in their homes, we have to keep people in their homes. Join us to talk through housing support and eviction response programs and advocacy on this important issue.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
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COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance as well as sharing recordings after the fact.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates and recordings moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Information shared during rounds, links to view rounds recordings and more information on National Shelter Medicine Rounds can be accessed in this public box folder: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk
National Shelter Medicine Rounds generally take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 3:00-4:00pm CST with some cancellations for holidays and special events.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Zoom Call - CASCAR Members - 9/15/20 - Shelter PALS Shelter Law Webinar Series - Shelter Intake Legal Aspects - Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Shelter PALS/SFSPCA
2020-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Hello CASCAR friends!
Wanted to share what’s around the bend for this Tuesday’s call – for 9/15/20 at 10 AM Pacific:
San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS Shelter Law Webinar Series- Shelter Intake
What does the law say, anyway?
Join us this Tuesday, September 15, as the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS attorneys discuss intake in California animal shelters. Gain a better understanding of California’s legal framework and your shelter’s legal obligations for animal intake in the state. This knowledge will in turn help shelter leaders more confidently communicate to diverse constituents about their shelter operations and explore creative ways to optimize lifesaving in their own communities, in times of both crisis and calm.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Webinar - 9/15/20 - Virtual: Introduction to Proposal Writing - Candid Learning
2020-09-15 08:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Virtual: Introduction to Proposal Writing

Training details
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
The Ferguson Library
Virtual training
Stamford, CT 06904
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Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!
This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:

The basic elements of a proposal
The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal
How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no
30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline (in-person classes only)

Please Note:

A version of this course is also offered in Spanish.
For more on proposal budgets, see our free class, Introduction to Project Budgets.

Looking for sample proposals?
Our Sample Documents gallery has samples of actual winning proposals recommended by grantmakers.
Self-paced Learning qualifies for 1.5 CFRE credits and Live Webinar versions qualify for 1 CFRE credit.

Outcomes

Understand how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.
Know how and when to follow up with funders after submitting a proposal.

Intended audience

All levels of experience
Grant writers

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.candid.org/training/2020-09-15-virtual-introduction-to-proposal-writing/

Webinar - 9/14/20 - Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine: Are we in dire straits? - VetGirl
2020-09-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Overwhelmed by COVID-19 curbside? Or from homeschooling? Or from living with your partner 24/7?
We’re all really “spent” right now, so we’re honored to offer a complimentary, 1-hour webinar by VETgirl’s Chief Happiness Officer Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW. Join us as she evaluates the evidence on mental health and wellbeing across the helping professions, with a focus on what makes veterinary practices unique. She’ll also explore the risk and protective factors that contribute to veterinary practitioners’ capacity to adapt and grow in the face of chronic stress. Lastly, she’ll cover concrete steps to follow when we – or our colleagues – are overwhelmed and need support/resources.
If you don’t have time or the mental energy for this one, then this is the one you need to view.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 35705
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-14-2020-mental-health-in-veterinary-medicine-are-we-in-dire-straits/

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-09-14 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Online Certificate Program - Starting 9/14/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
2020-09-14 | Virtual
University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management
Certificate Program

This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.
​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

Next session starting Sept. 14 – Leadership Training

Program Content
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration

Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

1. Leadership Training

Strategic Planning for Impact
Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

2. Shelter Operations

Adoptions
Animal Care Fundamentals
Enrichment
Animal Behavior
Customer Service

Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
Instructor: Denise Stevens
Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

3. Community Program Development

Community Relations
Volunteers
Foster Care
Spay/Neuter
Help Desk
Events

Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

Understanding Shelter Medicine
Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
Euthanasia Decisions
Clinic Operations

Date: 1/25/21 – 3/7/21
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

5. Marketing and Development

Development Fundamentals
Fundraising Strategies
Marketing Fundamentals
Adoption Promotion
Social Media and Websites
Media Relations

Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

Individual courses (6 CEUs): $299
Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate

UOP WEBSITE LINK: https://www.pacific.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/benerd-college/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management-certificate.html

Online Workshop - 9/12/20 and 9/13/20 - The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2020-09-13 06:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-12 06:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max?
Do you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior?
Do you want to add more to your toolbox for assessing and modifying behavior in stressed dogs?

REGISTER HERE
Trailer Video:

Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of interactive learning with working spots for 6 dogs. Irith and Kristina will present on the power of giving dogs choices and how it can decrease dogs’ stress and modify their behavior in a positive way. This workshop will help you hone your assessment and training/behavior plan development skills so you can work more successfully with dogs who are stressed out and have behavior issues. In addition, as a token of our appreciation, each participant will receive a small enrichment kit. Of note, they will only be mailed to addresses in the continental US. For registrations placed after August 31, 2020, the enrichment kit will arrive after the seminar.
This workshop is open to trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, shelter staff, and anyone else interested in learning more about the power of choice and how it can help decrease stress and improve behavior.
WHEN:
September 12th and 13th, 2020
WHERE:
ONLINE – Via Live Stream
TIMES:
9 am to 5 pm US Eastern Time
CEU’S:
CEU’s: CCPDT: CBCC: 16; CPDT-KA/KSA Knowledge: 16.00; NOTE: CBCC hours count toward CPDT- KA/KSA Knowledge requirements.
IAABC: 14 CEU’s
RACE: 16 CE
TUITION:

Early Bird Discounts until July 12, 2020

Individual – $250

Group Rate for 4 or more registering and paying at the same time – $225

Working Spot – $275 (There are 6 total working spots.) Contact Joann@thelooseleashacademy.com to see if your dog is a good fit for a working spot.

Registration after July 12, 2020

Individual – $275

Group Rate for 4 or more registering and paying at the same time – $250

Working Spot – $299 (There are 6 total working spots.)

In this workshop the following topics will be covered:
What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Why don’t we already do this?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success

THE SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DAY ONE
Lecture: What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Activity: How do you and your dog react to stress?
MORNING BREAK
Lecture: Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
Activity: Evaluate your dog’s chronic stress load
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Control as a mediator of stress
Activity: Giving your dog more control
BREAK
Lecture: Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Activity: Evaluating enrichment options
END OF DAY
DAY TWO:
Lecture: Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Activity: Choose what you want to
BREAK
Lecture: Why don’t we already give animals more choices?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Activity: Evaluate your own need for control
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Research on sub-optimal choice making
Cognitive bias in non-human animals
Activity: Matching law activity
BREAK
Lecture: Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success
Activity: Foundation skill related activity
NOTE: There are only 6 working spots available, so make sure to secure your spot early!
Contact Joann@thelooseleashacademy.com to see if your dog is a good fit for a working spot.

Speaker Bios
IRITH BLOOM, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, VSDTA FACULTY, DWA FACULTY
Irith Bloom is the owner of The Sophisticated Dog, a pet training company based in Los Angeles. She has been training animals since the 1980s and has worked with everything from chickens and rabbits to dogs and horses—not to mention humans. A biologist by training, Irith is fascinated by the science of learning and presents at conferences and seminars worldwide. Her writing has been published both online and in print. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and Chair Emeritus of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
In addition to her Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) certifications, Irith is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC); a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT); a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT); a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI); and certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior as well as DogBiz’s Dog Walking Academy.
Irith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers online virtual training to clients worldwide, as well as in-person training in a limited area of Los Angeles, California. Irith volunteers with National English Shepherd Rescue; the Los Angeles County 2020 Healthy Pets Healthy Families Coalition (a One Health initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of people and their pets throughout Los Angeles County); and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace

KRISTINA SPAULDING, PHD, CAAB
Dr. Kristina Spaulding owns Smart Dog Training and Behavior LLC. She has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. Kristina has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 20 years.
In addition to working with behavior clients, Dr. Spaulding teaches a variety of online courses and webinars on the science of behavior. She conducts staff training on dog behavior for local veterinary clinics and animal shelters, and regularly presents on the science of animal behavior at training and behavior conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the APDT Education Committee. As a member of this group, she helps the APDT develop and evaluate their educational resources. In 2019, Dr. Spaulding received the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s (APDT’s) Member of the Year Award. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free which advocates for minimizing fear, anxiety and stress for pets around the country. She chairs the Quality of Care task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving quality of life for our dogs.
Before opening Smart Dog, Dr. Spaulding earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In college, she volunteered for a year at the local humane society. She was then hired by the same shelter. During her time at the animal shelter, she and a coworker established a training program for shelter dogs and their volunteer walkers to make the dogs more adoptable. She also served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend, which was owned at that time by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell. In 2000, Dr. Spaulding moved to Minnesota where she worked as a dog trainer at a local dog training school before moving to her permanent home in upstate New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/power-of-choice

Webinar - 9/12/20 - Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks presented by Neighborhood Cats - Community Cats Podcast
2020-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Ants getting into the cats’ bowls or slugs making mealtime a slimy mess? Raccoons invading your colony? Got fleas? How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. Come and share your battle-worn secrets too!
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4219922736726642444?mc_cid=dc8e774293&mc_eid=246765eb8f

Online Conference - 9/12/20 to 9/14/20 - IVECCs - Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (fee applies)
2020-09-12 - 2020-09-14 | Virtual
IVECCS 2020 | A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 12th-14th
REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT. 14th!
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, after careful deliberation, the VECCS board has decided to have an all virtual IVECCS 2020 experience. View the video below from our new CEO for more details on the exciting offering we have planned for all our valued constituents; members, attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and partners alike.
We thank you all, in advance, for trusting VECCS to bring you a first-class virtual IVECCS in this unprecedented time.
Also, please note, many live tracks will be recorded and available after the live conference.
All live and on-demand sessions are RACE Certified.
IMPORTANT DATES

AUGUST 23rd, 2020
REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO
RECEIVE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE CONFERENCE*
(*book, online or flash drive, not guaranteed for international shipping)
AUGUST 31st, 2020
REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO
RECEIVE MDR BOOKS BEFORE CONFERENCE*
(*not guaranteed for international shipping)
SEPTEMBER 14th, 2020
REGISTRATION CLOSES*
(*whether you plan to attend the live or on-demand sessions)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.veccs.org/iveccs2020/

Online Course - 9/11/20 to 9/13/20 - How I Manage Common Medical Problems in Practice - IVS (fee applies)
2020-09-11 - 2020-09-13 | Virtual
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Chief of Staff
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Joezy Griffin Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University

This combination of two internationally recognized Internists will provide you with a practical approach to the management of many common medical problems that you encounter in your daily practice. You are sure to come away with some very helpful tips!
Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience
All times are Eastern time.
Seminars start each day at 5.00am Pacific, 6.00am Mtn, 7.00am Central & 8.00am Eastern
Friday (5.5 CE hrs)
Dr. Oswald:
8:05-8:50 Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease
9:00-9:50 Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease
10:00-10:45 Treatment of CKD (continued)
Dr. Behrend:
11:00-11:50 Trilostane: the latest on how to use it
12:00-12:50 A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 1
1:00-1:30 A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 2

Saturday (5.5 CE hrs)
Dr. Oswald:
8:00-8:50 Urinary Tract Infection – testing and treating uncomplicated cases.
9:00-9:50 Urinary Tract Infection – treating complicated cases and preventing recurrence.
10:00-10:45 Feline Pyelonephritis & Canine Prostatitis – diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Behrend:
11:00-11:50. Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer
12:00-12:50. Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach
1:00-1:30 Diabetics: anything new that can help?

Sunday (5CE hrs)
Dr. Behrend:
8:00-9:00 Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – dogs
9:10-10:15 Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – cats
Dr. Oswald:
10:30-11:35. Update on canine & feline congestive heart failure treatment.
11:45-1:00. Updates on treatment of coughing dogs (chronic bronchitis, airway collapse) & wheezing cats (asthma, feline heartworm).

Seminar Topics:

Endocrine

Diabetics: anything new that can help?
Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas
Trilostane: the latest on how to use it
A case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd
Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach
Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer

Cardiac disease

Is a heart murmur a consistent indicator of underlying heart disease?
Murmurs, Gallops and Arrhythmias in cats.
When should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?
What are the best treatment strategies for treating congestive heart failure in cats?
Considerations in thromboprophylaxis treatment in feline cardiomyopathy patients?
This asymptomatic dog has a murmur. What diagnostics should I consider?
Treatment considerations in mitral valve disease vs dilated cardiomyopathy.
Loop diuretic therapy in CHF – furosemide of torsemide?
What role does spironolactone play in CHF patients?
Reducing angiotensin and aldosterone – ACE-inhibitors or ARBs?
When to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in cardiac patients.
Use of Viagra in canine heart disease.

Respiratory disease

How to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse.
Which drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs?
Are bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one?
When to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse.
Coughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease?
Do I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients?
What are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats?
When would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats?
Are human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients?
Should cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients?
Is immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?

Chronic Kidney Disease

When should renal biopsy be considered?
Has SDMA become the preferred means of diagnosing CKD?
Should quantitative urine protein values be determined in geriatric patients?
Is blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?
Which antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine, ACE-Is or ARBs?
What are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease?
When should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients?
This dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug?
Is it just an “Ohio State thing” or are vitamin D, calcium and PTH important in CKD?
Appropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients.
Appropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients.

Urinary Tract Infection

What are the preferred antibiotics in uncomplicated UTI patients?
How long should antibiotic therapy be administered in uncomplicated UTI?
What predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent UTI?
How do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?
What follow-up testing is recommended in monitoring UTI treatment?
What do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present?
What can be done to prevent recurrent UTI development?
Is oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements?
Does improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs?
When to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients.

Register Now
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-medical-problems-in-practice-online-course/#event_toggle

Online Event - 9/10/10 - Townhall - Moving Beyond Bias with CARE 2.0 - Best Friends
2020-09-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Moving Beyond Bias with CARE 2.0

Description
Join Best Friends CEO Julie Castle and James Evans of CARE as they continue the discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion in animal welfare.

Time

Sep 10, 2020 06:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4615989103178/WN_mVkOQ3ZsTTG1GVHgG3i2Lg
