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SUMMARY:Online Course - 12/17/21 to 12/19/21 - Unwrapping common medical problems - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nGary Oswald D.V.M. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nTampa Bay Veterinary Consultants\nOldsmar\, FL \nEllen Behrend V.M.D.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nProfessor emerita\nDepartment of Clinical Sciences\nAuburn University \nSeminar Topics:\n\nEndocrine \n\nDiabetics: anything new that can help?\nDiabetic conundrums: management dilemmas\nTrilostane: the latest on how to use it\nA case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd\nDiagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach\nFeline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer\n\nCardiac  \n\nWhen should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?\nAre ACE-inhibitors and Spironolactone necessary in feline CHF ?\nIs pimobendan indicated or contraindicated for feline CHF related to HCM ?\nWhat are the two best treatments for feline CHF?\nWhat are the preferred thromboprophylaxis treatments in feline cardiomyopathy patients?\nWhen to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in canine cardiac patients.\nLoop diuretic therapy in canine and feline CHF – furosemide of torsemide? \nReducing angiotensin and aldosterone – what role do ACE-inhibitors play in canine CHF?\nWhen did spironolactone become useful in canine CHF patients? \nUse of Viagra in canine heart disease. \n\nRespiratory disease   \n\nHow to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse. \nWhich drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs? \nAre bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one? \nWhen to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse. \nCoughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease? \nDo I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients? \nWhat are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats? \nWhen would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats? \nAre human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients? \nShould cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients? \nIs immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?  \n\nChronic Kidney Disease  \n\nSerum creatinine\, SDMA\, AI – which is the preferred means of diagnosing CKD? \nShould quantitative urine protein values be determined routinely in geriatric patients? \nIs blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients? \nWhich antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine\, ACE-Is or ARBs? \n\nWhen should renal biopsy be considered?\n\n\nWhat are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease? \nWhen should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients? \n\nAre vitamin D\, calcium and PTH important in CKD?\n\n\nThis dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug? \nAppropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients. \nAppropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients. \n\nUrinary Tract Infection  \n\nWhat are the preferred antibiotics in sporadic (uncomplicated) UTI patients? \nHow long should antibiotic therapy be administered in sporadic (uncomplicated) UTI? \nWhat predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent (complicated) UTI? \nHow do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?\nWhat do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present? \nIs oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements? \nDoes improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs? \nWhen to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients. \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-medical-problems-in-practice-live-online-interactive-course/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-12-17-21-to-12-19-21-unwrapping-common-medical-problems-ivs-fee-applies/2021-12-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/19/21 - New and Emerging Targets for Pain Management – What You Want (and need) to Know - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to let the healing begin! \nIn this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar\, Dr. Mark E. Epstein\, DABVP reviews pain pathophysiology with a focus on pathways and targets new and emerging analgesic therapeutics. \nThanks to sponsorship from Zoetis\, this webinar is FREE to all! \nNot 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\, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time. \nAll 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! \n*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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-19-2021-new-and-emerging-targets-for-pain-management-what-you-want-and-need-to-know/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-19-21-new-and-emerging-targets-for-pain-management-what-you-want-and-need-to-know-vetgirl-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211220T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/20/21 - Gastrointestinal Health and the Holidays: Barley to HumBUGS! - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:GI’itis help\, STAT! \nIn this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar\, Dr. Joseph J. Wakshlag\, PhD\, DACVN\, DACVSMR reviews gastrointestinal maladies\, including inflammatory bowel disorders\, chronic colitis and gastritis. Tune in to tailor your dietary approach (including novel proteins\, hydrolyzed diets\, and home-prepared diets) to ameliorate the clinical signs and treat the underlying disease. \nThanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo\, this webinar is FREE to all! \nNot 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\, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time. \nAll 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! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-20-2021-gastrointestinal-health-and-the-holidays-barley-to-humbugs/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-20-21-gastrointestinal-health-and-the-holidays-barley-to-humbugs-vetgirl/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211221T100000
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SUMMARY:VIN Rounds - 12/21/21 - Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse\, Part 2 - VIN/VSPN
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Woolf\, DVM\, MS\, presents this week’s Tuesday Topic\, Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse\, Part 2. Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10545720
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/vin-rounds-12-21-21-identifying-signs-of-animal-abuse-part-2-vin-vspn/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211222T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/22/21 - Nonprofit Leadership Hacks for Breakthrough Growth in 2022 - Network for Good
DESCRIPTION:The new year is around the corner (I know how did we get here?!)\, which means it time to start reflecting on 2021 and looking ahead to 2022. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll uncover hidden growth blockers and walk away with big ideas and practical next steps for rapidly growing your awareness\, audience size\, and fundraising results. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Participants can evaluate their brand message\, delivery\, fundraising strategies\, and team.\n Participants can discover hidden barriers that are secretly stealing resources from their mission.\n Participants can identify opportunities for significant growth in awareness and giving through next-level audience engagement.\nParticipants can immediately take action to grow marketing and fundraising results.\n\nAbout the speaker: \nJesse Lane is the founder of Branches Mission Lab and creator of the online course “The Marketing Anatomy of a Growing Nonprofit.” He is known for his passion for helping the helpers and his ability to drive results. He has launched countless communications campaigns and helped raise over $100 million working with hundreds of different nonprofits. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-leadership-hacks/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-22-21-nonprofit-leadership-hacks-for-breakthrough-growth-in-2022-network-for-good/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211223T123000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach session is 90 minutes\, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June\, beginning June 4th. \nThe topics are: \n\n\nAdvice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th \n\n\nIntake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective  – June 11th \n\n\nCanine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th \n\n\nBehavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th \n\n\nTuition for entire series: \n$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount. \n$55 non-members \nComplete 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. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020\n\n\nWhen:\nAll Thursdays in June\n11am-12:30pm\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS\n\n\nPresenter:\nKelley Bollen\, MS\, CABC\n\n\nContact:\nKathy Anderson\nKathy@CalAnimals.org\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/virtual-seminar-thursdays-in-june-shelter-behavior-with-kelley-bollen-calanimals-open-to-non-members-also/2021-12-23/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/23/21 -  Register by 12/17/21 - Social Media 101: The Basics and Beyond Conference Session - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday\, December 23rd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. \nIt can be hard to keep up with Facebook and Instagram\, let alone Twitter and TikTok. And these are only a handful of the social media outlets for sharing our lifesaving journey. This session will cover social media basics\, including what channels you should join\, what makes posts effective and what times you should post to reach your best engagement rates. Emily will show you how to engage your staff and volunteers to share content and how to organize that content into a comprehensive social strategy. You’ll learn how to navigate the algorithms to make sure your content is noticed in a cluttered landscape and what metrics you should be measuring to gauge your social success. \nSpeaker: Emily Tolliver\, Social Communities and Content Manager\, Best Friends Animal Society \nDeadline to register for this opportunity is Friday\, December 17th. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-23-21-register-by-12-17-21-social-media-101-the-basics-and-beyond-conference-session-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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