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  • CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 4/6/21 – The Next Phase – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 4/6/21 – The Next Phase – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    Well y’all, it’s been a year and what a year it’s been! A couple of weeks ago there were a bunch of articles around the one year-ish anniversary and this line from one Fast Time’s article really struck me:

    You will never unlearn the things you now know about yourself, about how you handle an emergency and what you can withstand.

    That’s certainly been true when it comes to our amazing California shelter colleagues. We always knew you were a fantastic group of humans, but honestly, when we started meeting as a group it would have been hard to imagine either the challenges that awaited us or how creative and resilient we would turn out to be.

    As we enter the next phase, we here at CASCAR central are wondering how we can turn that creativity and resilience towards sustaining the positive changes that have come out of the pandemic and meet the challenges associated with re-opening and recovery.

    Let’s talk about it at your next CASCAR call at the NEW TIME of 1:00 on the first and third TUESDAYS.

    We hope some new folks or folks who used to come can join at this new time and also hope many of our regulars can make it. (We are always open to your feedback on time by the way.) We wanted to keep this upcoming Tuesday’s call as more of a discussion as we’ve got ACC coming up with plenty o’ content and we suspect your content cups will already be quite full 😉

    CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

  • Webinar – 4/22/21 – To Pee or Not to Pee: That is the Feline House Soiling Problem – ACVB

    Webinar – 4/22/21 – To Pee or Not to Pee: That is the Feline House Soiling Problem – ACVB

    Urine here, urine there, urine everywhere! Living in a home where your beloved cat eliminates outside of the litter box can be a very disheartening and frustrating experience. Unfortunately, feline house soiling problems are the most common behavioral complaint in cats. Join us in this webinar where we will walk through the decision tree to diagnosing behavioral causes for feline house soiling, differentiating between marking behavior and unwanted toileting behavior (previously referred to as “inappropriate elimination”), and discuss prevention and treatment recommendations.

    About the Presenter

    Kat Pankratz, DVM, DACVB, graduated with her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2014 and pursued a small animal rotating internship in New York. She completed her behavioral medicine residency program at North Carolina State University and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2018. She stayed on at NC State for her fellowship and as a clinical instructor before joining the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR in 2019. When striving to understand inter-cat conflict and feline house soiling within her home, Dr. Pankratz became passionate about veterinary behavior. She aspires to help others rebuild the human animal bond. She is most interested in educating others to better understand and communicate with their beloved pet. She is an adjunct professor at NC State CVM and teaches veterinary behavior to the public, veterinary students and fellow veterinarians. For her research on the use of behavioral medication to improve the welfare of cats, she was awarded the RK Anderson ACVB Resident Award and JFMS Resident Best Paper Award.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.dacvb.org/page/webinarseries

  • Webinar – 5/2/21 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life

    Webinar – 5/2/21 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life

    Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations. Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

    This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will not be recorded.

    This course has been pre-approved for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for:

    Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
    International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

    *Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

  • Webinar – 4/12/21 – The Science Behind Counter Conditioning – Dr. Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB – PPG

    Webinar – 4/12/21 – The Science Behind Counter Conditioning – Dr. Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB – PPG

    Counter conditioning is one of the most common methods of reducing fear in dogs. This webinar will explore what the research has to say about the process of counter conditioning. Find out how counter conditioning works, how it’s related to extinction, what limitations it has, how it’s impacted by stress and what additional strategies we can use to enhance the treatment of fear. Even if you are experienced in the use of counter conditioning, you should get some useful information from this webinar. It’s excellent for beginners as well!

    Free Webinar for PPG Members

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

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Explain how counter conditioning works.
    2. Discuss the benefits and limitations of counter conditioning.
    3. List several additional methods for reducing fear in dogs.

     

    About the Presenter

    Dr. Kristina Spaulding
    Dr. Spaulding 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. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. Use this link to find out more about her on her website: http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4207614

  • Webinar – 4/15/21 – Financial Pearls for Veterinary Professionals – VETGirl

    Webinar – 4/15/21 – Financial Pearls for Veterinary Professionals – VETGirl

    In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, The White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle, reviews financial tips and pearls for veterinary professionals. Tune in for some financial tips that will help veterinary professionals be successful in their careers. Increasing the financial security of veterinary professionals helps them to be better partners, parents, and doctors along with reducing burnout, decreasing suicide risk, and improving patient care. You don’t want to miss this important opportunity to learn!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, 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, 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!

    *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: 20
    RACE Program number: 812758/812762

    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/april-15-2021-financial-pearls-for-veterinary-professionals/

  • Webinar – 4/18/21 – Vaccinating Cats: Everyday Evidence – VETGirl

    Webinar – 4/18/21 – Vaccinating Cats: Everyday Evidence – VETGirl

    In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Annette Litster will present a review of the peer-reviewed literature on vaccination in cats to inform vaccine protocols using an evidence-based approach. Information on the immune response, adverse reactions to vaccines, injection site sarcomas, duration of immunity, route of administration, maternally-derived immunity and updates from the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines will be discussed.

    Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, 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, 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!

    *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: 20
    RACE Program number: 809312/810024

    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/april-18-2021-vaccinating-cats-everyday-evidence/

  • Webinar – 4/14/21 – Making the most of treatment options for allergic dermatitis – VETGirl

    Webinar – 4/14/21 – Making the most of treatment options for allergic dermatitis – VETGirl

    In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Fiona Bateman, DACVD reviews the theory and practice of managing multiple allergic presentations. Using real-world cases, she’ll discuss the management of allergic dermatitis from initial onset of itch, the impact of inflammation, how to manage acute hotspots, what works (and what may not) in otitis cases and more!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, 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, 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!

    *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: 20
    RACE Program number: 809312/810024

    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/april-14-2021-making-the-most-of-treatment-options-for-allergic-dermatitis/

  • Webinar – 4/20/21 – COVID-19 and Curbside: Client Communication Survival Guide – Fear Free

    Webinar – 4/20/21 – COVID-19 and Curbside: Client Communication Survival Guide – Fear Free

    Veterinary medicine in 2021 continues to provide challenges—ongoing curbside service, COVID-19, and client concerns and frustrations. The latter is often the most frustrating because veterinary teams are hard at work every day, often with little visibility to those clients.

    Join Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, as she discusses some very practical tips and tricks to helping clients understand what we do and why we do it and that we all have the same goal—healthy and happy pets.

    Brought to you by Elanco.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yh1bIWQURkuKiiNQnzvjCg

  • Webinar – 6/5/21 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Webinar – 6/5/21 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion** after you attend.

    *If you are a volunteer with All About Rescue in Michigan, you will be asked to stay on after the workshop for a special session for your program.

    **New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services, including spay/neuter, trap rentals, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident, you will receive access to a recorded session on how to access these NYC resources.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-june-5-2021/

  • Webinar – 5/4/21 – Avoiding Teeth and Bullets: Safely Interacting with Animals as a Law Enforcement Officer – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 5/4/21 – Avoiding Teeth and Bullets: Safely Interacting with Animals as a Law Enforcement Officer – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    From dogs and cats to wildlife and livestock, law enforcement personnel often encounter animals on a weekly, if not daily basis. The challenges of carrying out law enforcement duties when there is an animal component can be challenging, stressful and dangerous. Understanding things like animal behavior and body language, as well as various control techniques can make these instances safer and allow law enforcement to carry out the task at hand. Whether the assigned call for duty is directly related to the animal or the animal is peripheral, understanding some basic animal handling techniques and animal behavior can be the difference between closing out a call and moving on to the next or ending up in the emergency room.

    Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA  webinars on the JCH Platform.

    The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

    Presenters:

    Chris Brosan is the Chief of Humane Law Enforcement for the Department of Animal Services in Loudoun County, Virginia. He has been with the department for eight years, is a former police officer, and spent two and a half years as Manager of Strategic Campaigns and Special Projects with the Humane Society of the United States. With HSUS he traveled the country training law enforcement, in 10 states and across the islands of Puerto Rico and Vieques, on how to investigate animal cruelty, the connection between animal abuse and human violence, and navigating police and canine encounters.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/avoiding-teeth-and-bullets-safely-interacting-with-animals-as-a-law-enforcement-officer/