In this presentation we will talk about our Winn Feline Foundation sponsored studies investigating gastrointestinal disease in fostered shelter kittens. Topics ranging from the search for infectious causes for diarrhea in this population to pursuit and discovery of treatment interventions associated with survival of fostered shelter kittens with diarrhea will be covered. RACE Approved!

Dr. Jody Gookin completed her DVM at the University of California at Davis in 1993 followed by advanced clinical training at North Carolina State University as an Intern in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, a Fellow in Urology and Nephrology, and a Resident in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Gookin was board certified as a specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1998. Following clinical training, Dr. Gookin completed a Ph.D. in Gastrointestinal Physiology where she focused on understanding how the gastrointestinal epithelium functions to promote defense and repair of the intestinal tract against injury and infection. Dr. Gookin is currently a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University where her efforts are devoted to research in gastroenterology, clinical service in small animal internal medicine and teaching of veterinary students. Dr. Gookin is recognized for her expertise in gastroenterology with a special emphasis on infectious causes of diarrheal disease. In 2011, Dr. Gookin’s research team and key collaborators were recognized by Winn Feline Foundation/American Veterinary Medical Foundation for their research contributions to advancement of feline medicine.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6531683319045583629

The Role of Psychopharmacology in Shelter Animal Management

We will explore the role psychoactive medications can play in the management of shelter animals’ behavior issues. Adopting out animals that are taking psychoactive medication can be challenging as potential adopters often have preconceptions. Shelter staff, including veterinarians, need to be prepared to navigate such adoption counseling conversations to make the right match.  Learn how to help adopters understand the full situation and their role in a successful outcome. Medication monitoring in the shelter and post-adoption support will also be discussed. This presentation is suited for veterinary, shelter, rescue, and animal behavior professionals.

This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

This live and recorded program has been approved for:

• 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval
• 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
• 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

BONUS!:

– Members of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement who are vets or vet students may receive a free 1-year membership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).

– Members of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians who are professionals may receive a free 1-year membership with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.  Veterinary students are not eligible for this promotion.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-10-21-20

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.

This webinar will go into detail about several of the myths and perceived barriers that exist surrounding the ability to be successful with a separation anxiety protocol. Understanding the separation anxiety process better through this webinar will open up doors, and further busting some myths will help us elevate separation anxiety training to the status it deserves. We will reveal considerable data about the current research in addition to reviewing single study design.

Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the book Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed  Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Malena has focused exclusively on SA since 2001, working many hundreds of cases and constantly innovating to find better ways to treat the condition and support clients. Her particular strengths lie in reading the subtleties of dog body language and guiding owners patiently and with great enthusiasm through the gentle process of healing their dogs.

Today, her practice is split between overseeing a team of the top SA trainers in the world and continuing to educate trainers, veterinarians, and dog owners to better treat SA, in order to help the most number of dogs and humans possible overcome this agonizing issue. In addition to writing and lecturing, Malena runs a certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their SA skills and also has produced an online self-paced course for dog owners.

Malena lives in Northern California with her husband Kevin—also a certified dog trainer—their dog Tini DeMartini, and a myriad of local separation anxiety dog-friends who occasionally hang out while completing their training.

https://malenademartini.com/

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

The NEFHS has served as a platform to discuss important issues impacting New England and the field of animal welfare for decades.  Despite our track record of tackling difficult issues, this will be our first to facilitate a conversation that addresses the lack of People of Color (POC) within our field. This webinar series will also address the disproportionate, negative impact many organizational, local, and state animal welfare policies and practices have on POC. The NEFHS Board acknowledges the need for continued evaluation and learning for all of us, our Board included. It is important to prioritize this issue throughout the year, every year, until systemic racism no longer exists. The NEFHS is committed to providing resources to help you through this journey, through this webinar series and at our Annual Conference to keep us all moving forward. This series is open to all animal welfare employees and/or volunteers, which includes aimal shelters, animal control and rescues of all sizes.

Join The New England Federation of Humane Societies for a 90-minute panel and Q&A to discuss the lack of diversity in animal welfare. Learn how to recognize your own implicit bias. Find ways to make your organization a more diverse and inclusive environment for staff and volunteers, which will lead to a more welcoming environment for your community.

Panelists:

• Shafonda Davis, Executive Director, Animal Protection Society of Durham
• James Evans, CARE, President
• Jennifer Evans, CARE, Chief Operations Officer
• Kenny Lamberti, Director of Grassroots Advocacy
• Akisha Townsend Eaton, Legislative Attorney, Best Friends

This 90-minute webinar has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/lack-of-diversity-in-animal-welfare-is-your-organization-prepared-to-make-inclusion-a-priority

These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching:
The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation

Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
8:00pm – 9:30pm (ET)

Our speaker, Dr. Downing, says “We as a profession have failed our cat population of patients miserably by sanitizing this procedure of feline toe amputation by using the term ‘declaw.’” Do you agree? In 2019 New York State banned declawing. Legislation is now being introduced in several other states to ban this procedure, and many of our clients and colleagues are talking about declawing in a more thoughtful way. This webinar will help you prepare for those conversations.

After attending this webinar, participants will:

• Understand the critical role cats’ paws/toes play in their lives
• Understand the pathogenesis of chronic maladaptive pain that can result from feline toe amputation
• Understand the pathologic changes in biomechanics that result from feline toe amputation
• Understand the bioethical violations involved in feline toe amputation
• Understand strategies that will enable cat owners to encourage acceptable use of their cats’ claws.

We hope you will join us as we explore this controversial topic.

REGISTER TODAY!

This webinar is RACE-approved for 1.5 hours of veterinary CE credit and is available at no cost to HSVMA members.

Not an HSVMA member? We encourage you to become a member so you can take advantage of free access to current and future webinars. The benefits are many!

Please contact us with any questions at membership@hsvma.org.

PRESENTER: Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP

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