Behavioural Considerations in Surgical and Hospital Settings Surgical and hospitalization experiences can be highly stressful for pets, with long-lasting behavioural consequences. Preemptive behavioural assessment and planning are key to reducing procedural distress and improving recovery outcomes. Aims: • To highlight the impact of pre-, peri-, and post-operative stress on animal welfare. • To promote collaboration […]
Complicated Trauma Cases As emergency clinicians we are often faced with polytrauma patients where injuries to multiple body systems must be prioritized and addressed simultaneously. In this case-based webinar we will revisit the systematic approach to the trauma patient, emphasizing how to recognize life-threatening thoracic and abdominal injuries early and how to prioritize diagnostics and […]
Oncologist and Cytologist: A Collaborative Approach Overview: In this talk, we will present and discuss a selection of clinical cases, examining them from both diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives. The focus will be on the critical exchange between the oncologist and the cytologist, specifically addressing what each specialist seeks from the other to guide optimal patient […]
Skin Disease I — The Itchies (Allergy/Atopy) This session reviews the diagnostic approach and management strategies for pruritic skin disease, focusing on food allergy, environmental allergy, atopic dermatitis, and mixed presentations. Nutrition plays a particularly important role in the itchy patient—this webinar connects the dots. Learning outcomes: Participants will learn to: - Differentiate between common […]
Psychodermatology – When Skin Speaks the Mind The intersection of dermatology and behavioural medicine is increasingly evident in clinical practice. Chronic pruritus, but also overgrooming, and self-mutilation often have behavioural or emotional underpinnings, necessitating an integrated diagnostic approach. Aims: • To understand the behavioural contributors to dermatological presentations. • To apply psychodermatological principles in diagnosis […]
Skin Disease II — The Non-Itchies (Colour Changes & Other Mysteries) Not all dermatology cases itch. This webinar explores diagnostic challenges such as pigment changes, scaling, haircoat abnormalities, and metabolic or nutritional causes of non-pruritic skin disease. Learning outcomes: Participants will be able to: - Build a structured differential list for non-pruritic dermatological presentations. - […]
Neuro-Toxicities When faced with patients presenting with acute neurological signs, the emergency clinician must rapidly consider toxicities as a possible underlying cause. In this case-based webinar we will revisit the most common toxic agents leading to neurological signs in small animals, including tremor- and seizure-inducing toxins as well as those causing altered mentation or weakness. […]
Decoding Pain – Behavioural Indicators Beyond the Obvious Pain in animals often manifests behaviourally rather than physically, especially in chronic or low-grade conditions. Subtle shifts in posture, reactivity, or interaction patterns may be the only indicators of discomfort, requiring a refined diagnostic lens. Aims: • To deepen understanding of pain-related behavioural expressions. • To improve […]
Heat Stroke In this case-based webinar we will revisit the pathophysiology of heatstroke and the key steps in the emergency approach, from rapid cooling strategies to stabilization of circulation and prevention of secondary complications. We will discuss how to recognize early versus advanced clinical presentations, how to tailor fluid therapy in the face of possible […]
The Hyper Cat (Hyperthyroidism & Hypercalcemia) Cats presenting with “hyper” problems can be diagnostically complex. This webinar walks through hyperthyroidism, primary and secondary hypercalcemia, concurrent disease, and the role of nutrition in stabilizing or managing these patients. Learning outcomes: Participants will learn to: - Understand current diagnostic and treatment pathways for hyperthyroid and hypercalcemic cats. […]