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The gut does more than digest food—it plays a vital role in how pets experience fear, anxiety, and stress. Understanding the connection between the microbiome, emotional wellbeing, and physical discomfort can transform the way we care for animals.
Join us along with Robin Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), MSc (Candidate), FFCP-V, for a one-hour RACE-approved webinar that uncovers the links between gut health and behavioral and physiological responses in dogs and cats. Discover practical approaches to supporting the microbiome to improve patient care, reduce stress, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Feline behavioral challenges can be complex, and addressing them effectively requires a combination of medical insight, behavior assessment, and practical intervention.
Join us along with Claudia Richter, DVM, DACVB, FFCP-V, for a one-hour webinar, where you’ll explore real-world approaches to managing feline behavior cases and supporting cats and their caregivers in everyday life.”
Helping cats at home can be challenging when fear and anxiety are involved. Pet sitters and mobile veterinary professionals provide vital care, but visits from unfamiliar people can make even routine treatments stressful.
Join Julie Liu, DVM, FFCP-V, for a one-hour RACE-approved webinar, and discover practical ways to make in-home feline care calmer and more effective. You’ll walk away with strategies to prepare before a visit, build trust with cats and their caregivers, and provide common treatments with minimal stress.
You’ll learn:
How to gather key information and create a pre-visit plan that sets every cat up for success
Positive handling techniques to make administering medications and treatments calmer
Tips for giving oral medications effectively while keeping stress low
“Providing Fear Free care in a busy practice doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It starts with simple, actionable steps that make a big difference for patients, clients, and your team.
Join Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), LSHC-S, Elite FFCP-V, for a one-hour webinar as she shares five easy ways to implement Fear Free strategies in your practice. These approaches not only enhance patient care but also help bring skeptics on board.”
Helping animals with behavior challenges goes beyond addressing what’s obvious; it means understanding how their health and environment shape their actions.
Join us along with Claudia Richter, DVM, DACVB, FFCP-V, for a one-hour RACE-approved webinar, as she’ll guide you through evaluating behavioral cases, identifying potential medical contributors, and applying practical strategies that support both emotional and physical wellbeing.
You’ll learn:
- How to recognize behavioral signs that may point to underlying medical issues
- How to consider medical differential diagnoses for different behavioral signs
- Diagnostic steps to take when a medical disorder is suspected
- How to create treatment plans that address both behavioral and medical needs
Multi-cat households can be rewarding but they can also present challenges when cats experience conflict. This webinar provides practical guidance for veterinary teams to support clients in creating peaceful, structured, and stress-free home environments for their cats.
Join Debbie Martin, LVT, VTS (Behavior), FFCP-Elite, KPA-CTP, as she walks through real-world cases, demonstrates practical strategies, and provides actionable guidance for preventing and managing inter-cat conflict.