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In this recorded webinar course, join Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, as she reviews signs of animal stress, how to mitigate stress, and specific tips for promoting good welfare for dogs in quarantine or isolation.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

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In this recorded webinar course, Sharon Minninger, DVM, discusses how we can modify our thoughts and actions to improve the “just medicate my pet” problem. She also addresses what other medication forms can be considered and how to develop strategies to train your team and your clients for success.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

Brought to you by our friends at Covetrus

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It is estimated that a third of dogs suffer from some form of noise aversion. If you saw 12 dogs yesterday, four of them are likely to develop noise sensitivities in their lifetime. Not only can a fear of sounds be physiologically and emotionally damaging for dogs, but it can also strain the human-animal relationship. In this presentation, Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB, and Debbie Martin,  CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), will provide you with strategies for how to approach, prevent, and treat sound sensitivities, including teaching desired coping skills.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE and one hour of IAABC CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

Brought to you by our friends at Zoetis

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One of the first things veterinarians learn is that the whole body is connected—even poor oral health can have lasting impacts on a dog’s longevity and quality of life. Fighting smelly breath before it starts by implementing (easy!) at-home dental routines can ensure your patients have more wags and fewer worries. Join Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, as he discusses the importance of canine dental care.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE

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Resource guarding is a common problem in dogs with a wide variety of behavioral presentations. The condition is sometimes referred to as possessive aggression, and it poses a serious risk of injury when aggression is directed toward humans or other animals. Resource guarding can negatively affect the human-animal bond and the dog’s social relationship with other animals. In this webinar, Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB, and Debbie Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), will discuss prevention, establishing a diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE and one hour of IAABC CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo

Early Detection Advantages of Feline CKD

Join Dr. Ashlie Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline) to discuss the benefits of early detection of CKD through diagnostics and the potential for a newly emerging tool that uses oral microbiome data to help identify at-risk patients for CKD. Knowledge of risk factors and early intervention is key to treating CKD early, elevating patient care, and improving prognosis over time.

Brought to you by our friends at Basepaws

Providing Vaccines and Other Preventive Care to Shelter Animals the Fear Free Way

Shelter animals are already experiencing elevated fear, anxiety, and stress. Their wellness care shouldn’t add to that burden. With little to no additional time, you can provide vaccines, deworming medications, flea, tick and heartworm preventives in a Fear Free manner. Join Meghan Herron, DVM, DA to discuss how low-volume and orally administered vaccines can lead to a lower stress experience.

Brought to you by our friends at Elanco

Empowered: Veterinary nursing for today and tomorrow

Veterinary technicians are more important now than ever before. In this webinar, join Angela Logsdon-Hoover, LVT RVT CVT ABCDT CCFP and learn how to continually grow in your career as a veterinary technician while making a big impact in the field of veterinary medicine.

The Importance of Partnering: Fear Free Certified Trainers and Certified Practices

Fear Free extends beyond veterinary care, and often the veterinary team relies on partnering with other Fear Free Certified Professionals to provide the best care. In this webinar for Fear Free Certified Practices and Fear Free Certified trainers, a panel of Fear Free Certified trainers and veterinary professionals will discuss the importance of creating a working relationship between veterinary hospitals and trainers. We will look at how to approach and build those relationships, the benefits it can have for both the trainer and the veterinary practice, the difference between Fear Free certified trainers and other animal trainers, as well as how this partnership can help build a client base for both parties

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The FAS Scale Deconstructed: The Importance of Addressing Stress Early On

In this recorded webinar, Fear Free’s Education Manager Lori Chamberland takes a closer look at each level of the FAS scale to empower you to score pets with greater confidence. You’ll see video examples of pets at each level of the scale and understand why it’s important to address stress early, rather than waiting until FAS 3 or higher to intervene.

You must be a Fear Free member and logged in to view this webinar.