Join us Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, at 1:00 pm EDT for “No Worries- She’s an Indoor Cat” is NOT the Solution for Tick & Heartworm Prevention for Cats,” a review of the more common external and internal parasites of cats, including an update on prevalence and parasite forecasts from Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC); a discussion of the risk to indoor cats; and how long-acting preventives can increase compliance and protect more pets. This webinar is intended for both cat owners and veterinary professionals and is RACE-approved. EveryCat Health Foundation’s Steve Dale, CABC, will be moderating.

The webinar will be presented by Dr. I. Craig Prior, the previous owner of VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital, an eight-doctor practice in Nashville, TN, and former owner/partner in three BluePearl emergency hospitals in Middle Tennessee. A 37-year veteran, Dr. Prior’s professional interests include all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery and the operations and metrics of well-managed practices. Born and raised in Australia, Dr. Prior graduated from the University of Queensland in Brisbane with a degree in veterinary medicine in 1984 and moved to the United States in 1985.Dr. Prior is a board member and past president of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPCvet.org).

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This webinar is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6438623960084574732

Veterinarians and behavior professionals are frequently faced with questions about aggressive behaviors that may include biting, scratching, lunging, or threatening postures. As with other behavioral questions, it is rare for there to be a single “right” answer to a question, or a “one size fits all” solution to the problem that is occurring. This presentation will discuss risk factors that affect the likelihood of achieving a safe and successful outcome for these patients. Strategies for approaching topics such as rehoming or humane euthanasia will also be covered.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/risk-assessment-of-aggression-cases.html

Scentwork has taken off across the world as a fun activity to share with your dog, and there are a whole range of methods and approaches. While some methods concentrate on competition, there’s increasing interest in the use of scentwork and nose games within behavior modification programs.

This session will refresh your knowledge of basic scentwork approaches and their effects on the canine brain. Then, using a mixture of case studies and video, it will explore how scentwork can play a key role in behavior modification for a range of commonly presenting problems in dogs, including fear, frustration and more.

Learning Objectives:

• How “sniffing” affects the canine brain.
• What kind of scentwork might we use in a behavior modification program and why.
• How we can integrate scentwork into behavior modification plans.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC (pending), KPA 1

Presenter:

Dr. Morag K. Heirs PhD MSc MA(Hons)(SocSci) PGCAP CAB is a practicing clinical animal behaviorist and an enthusiastic academic with particular interests in research, evidence-based practice, scent work and deaf/blind dogs. She divides her time between academic study and clinical practice.

She is currently a visiting lecturer for the University of Edinburgh (MSc in clinical animal behavior) and supervises MSc research students there. She is also course director for three entirely online MSc programs for practitioners of nutrition science, oriental medicine and complementary medicine, and teaches research skills for practitioners.

She is a director of Well Connected Canine Ltd, based in York, U.K., and manages a small team who provide canine behavior services to private clients, local government organizations, and national animal rescue organizations. She specializes in risk assessment, treating phobias and working with deaf and/or blind dogs. She also includes skills from her previous career as a myofascial release and remedial massage therapist in many consultations.

She also enjoys canicross ultra running with her two collies and a large German wire haired pointer.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4331471

This session will discuss the team approach to treating emotional disorders in dogs.

What is the role of a veterinary behaviorist in the successful treatment of emotional disorders in dogs? What is the role of the dog training professional? How should a dog training professional approach a veterinarian about medications?

Veterinary behaviorists and dog training professionals are partners, not adversaries. By working together, we can improve the lives of pets exponentially. Learn how the presenter and her colleagues have learned to work as a team with our dog training partners to build long-term successes.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the options for referral of a pet with a behavior disorder.
Learn how dog training professionals, behavior technicians and veterinary behaviorists can work together to provide the best outcome for the patients that we share.
Learn how to approach the topic of medical treatment of a behavior disorder.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

Presenter:

Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. During her residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, she was presented with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.

Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written chapters for a number of textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult, Decoding Your Cat and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics and is co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free. She has also published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC, Veterinary Team Brief, Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and serves on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.

She has been interviewed for many publications including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, Sun Sentinel, WebMD, AAHA trends, Real Simple, Good News for Pets and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk.  She also podcasts for VetGirl.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4222330

Special events and auctions have always been key components to a nonprofit’s mission promotion, donor acquisition, and fundraising strategy. Approximately 95% of Network for Good customers host 1-3 events each year, and 60% run at least 1 auction.

But, we saw that the pandemic shook events and auctions to their core, driving organizations to rethink the value of their events and how to deliver engaging virtual and hybrid events that still hit fundraising goals.

So we got to work! The future of fundraising and events is here and ready for you—livestreaming, attendee chat, on-page donation links (with a goal thermometer), text to give, online and mobile auctions. Come learn about the best practices for hybrid events and the best tool to execute them!

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/the-future-of-fundraising-all-you-need-for-hybrid-events-and-auctions/

You love animals and your donors do too! In the first session of our cause-area based webinar series, Cindy Harris will share her experience in the animal welfare world to help you tackle what to do next.

Here are just a few of the things you will learn:

1. Giving Clubs, subscription giving and why it works
2. Social Media and why you MUST post
3. Animal people & Swag – what they love and what they don’t
4. What about celebrity ambassadors? Is it worth the effort?
5. How to use your data to maximize your fundraising efforts

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/smart-strategies-to-raise-more-for-your-animal-organization/

When the pandemic hit, many animal organizations either dramatically shifted the work of volunteers or put volunteer programs on hold altogether. With more and more people being vaccinated every day and glimmers of normal, every-day life beginning to return, what will this mean for the re-engagement of volunteers in our organizations? In this highly-interactive session, we will explore the needs and issues you—as a leader of volunteers—need to plan for and brainstorm strategies for re-engaging volunteers safely while reimagining the roles volunteers play in our organizations to ensure they are best positioned to help us meet our missions.

Join your colleagues from animal organizations across the country and beyond for a highly interactive, collaborative session as we explore what volunteer involvement in the animal welfare field looks like post-pandemic. The session will include:

• A “state of the union” on volunteer engagement for the animal welfare sector—including what shelters experienced, where they are now in terms of reopening and having volunteers on site, the challenges still being overcome, and lessons learned.
• A case study from The Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago on how they navigated the pandemic and have begun a multi-phase reopening and reintegration of volunteers.
• Strategies for navigating change in your organization and tips for reimaging the future of volunteer engagement.

Please note: The majority of the session will include expert presentations and large group discussion. Towards the end of the session, we will offer breakouts on topics chosen by participants to allow for more personal networking and small-group discussions. For those not interested in breakouts (or experiencing Zoom fatigue!), you are welcome to simply listen during the breakout or leave the session at that time.

Presenters and Facilitators:

Betsy McFarland is a principal consultant for Adisa and leads Energize, a program providing training, resources and consulting in volunteerism. Betsy is a strategist, facilitator, and problem-solver who has forged a unique professional niche focused on empowering staff and volunteers committed to tackling challenging societal issues. She brings 25 years of experience in animal protection, including 18 years at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) where she served as vice president of the Companion Animals section. She has extensive experience growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and a trained facilitator through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership.

 Lydia Krupinski is the Vice President of Mission Impact where she oversees The Anti-Cruelty Society’s humane education, community outreach, volunteer, and adoption placement efforts. As the Society’s Chief Program Officer, Lydia is leading the charge in expanding the organization’s community of caring by supporting and inspiring animal lovers within and beyond the walls of the organization. Whether it’s facilitating adoption matches, equipping fosters and volunteers, responding to community pet needs, or mentoring the next generation of animal advocates, Lydia and her team are meaningfully engaging the public in exciting and innovative ways.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://adisagroup.com/workshops/

In this complimentary VETgirl–Merck webinar, Dr. Julie Byron, DACVIM reviews urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence can affect up to 20% of spayed female dogs, and appears to be more commonly recognized in males recently. Join us as we walk through the diagnostic process and discuss ways to use the current medical treatments as well as where to turn if the patient fails medications.

Thanks to sponsorship from Merck, this webinar is free to all!

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! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-17-2021-urinary-incontinence-update-current-options-and-their-use/

In this VETgirl anesthesia track webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews anesthesia drugs to use as CRIs. Are there certain ones like fentanyl, lidocaine, ketamine, or morphine, that are a must? Can these agents be used in combination? When do we implement them and what are the indications or contraindications?

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, practice management) 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!

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-15-2021-drugs-used-for-cris-doses-reasons-to-use-them/