Flex forecast: October 2024

On-demand webinars

Repurposed Drugs—An Economical Way Forward for Cancer in Vet Med?

• Specialty:Oncology
• Speaker:Barbara E. Kitchell, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine and Oncology)
• Sponsor:VCA Animal Hospitals
• RACE approved:1.00 CE credit hour

Drug repurposing in cancer therapy is a subject of interest in human oncology. The objective is to identify new applications for existing, clinically approved drugs. Repurposed drugs are typically costeffective, with safe doses established. Drugs in several classes have antitumor activity, and althoughtypically not cytotoxic agents per se, they can be useful adjuncts to traditional anticancer strategies that may prolong life with good quality in a cost-effective way. Better understanding of molecular pathways through tumor profiling, coupled with machine learning of drug-target interactions, offers new insights into different approaches to cancer therapy.

Conservative Management of Cruciate Injury

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Speaker: Lisa Mason, DVM, CCRT, CVA, CVPP
• Sponsor: Nutramax Laboratories
• RACE approved: 1.00 CE credit hour

Cruciate issues are a common presentation in companion canines. The gold standard in managing these cases is surgical intervention, but some clients choose a less invasive or alternative management approach. This presentation will describe the conservative management plan a primary care veterinarian can follow in conjunction with their local rehabilitation veterinarian. A detailed description of the pathology associated with cruciate injury will be discussed, and surgical interventions mentioned briefly. A focus will be placed on nonsurgical management, including orthotics, regenerative medicine, rehabilitation techniques, and long-term multimodal joint health management.

Pheromone Use in the Veterinary Practice

• Specialty: Practice management
• Speaker: Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
• Sponsor:  PayJunction
• RACE approved: 1.00 CE credit hour

This program has been designed specifically for veterinary professionals seeking to improve overall client satisfaction. Attendees will discover how important it is to streamline administrative tasks and the payment experience so they can provide a higher level of customer service to their clients.

Spray, Slather, Dab, or Dip? Topical Management Tips to Improve Your Skin Successes

• Specialty:Dermatology
• Speaker:Julia E. Miller, DVM, DACVD
• Sponsor:Zarasyl
• RACEapproved:1.00 CE credit hour

This program will cover how to use topical therapy for a variety of dermatologic conditions including allergies, multidrug-resistant pyoderma, and wound healing (yes, this is derm too). We will focus on case selection, how to achieve improved owner compliance, and what specific products are beneficial beyond the traditional shampoo. Let’s improve your multimodal approach, help your dermatologic cases resolve faster, and come up with a long-term preventive game plan.

Inside the clinic

Introducing Inside the Clinic, our real-time clinical case webcasts from clinics across the nation. Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer of dvm360, tours veterinary practices to bring you live video coverage of clinical cases from your peers. You’ll discover key takeaways from subject matter experts, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and boost your confidence level to advance your specialty expertise.

Tooth-gether We Succeed: A Team-Centric Approach to Veterinary Dentistry

• Speaker: Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD
• Sponsor: Heart + Paw
• RACE approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

In this session, we will chat about dentistry and highlight the team at Heart + Paw in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. Veterinary dentistry is truly a team effort to provide positive patient outcomes. Join fellow veterinarians in exploring the transformative power of teamwork within the realm of dentistry. This engaging talk will delve into effective communication strategies from the client service representative, practice manager, veterinary technician, and veterinarian. In addition, this session will highlight shared responsibilities and synchronized efforts to elevate your veterinary practice’s dental care, including preoperative planning, dental radiographic techniques, and the appropriate use of dental equipment.

We will discuss the stages of periodontal disease, and point out that there is no such thing as a routine dental cleaning. Unleash the collective strength of your team as we navigate the intricacies of veterinary dentistry together, fostering a collaborative spirit for optimal patient oral health. Setting up clients for success with dental home care and understanding the significance of the Veterinary Oral Health Council will be highlighted.

Join the Joint Effort in Your Clinic: Multimodal Therapy for Managing Canine Osteoarthritis

• Speakers: Catherine Ruggiero, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition); and Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS (Small Animal), DACVSMR 
• Sponsors: Boehringer Ingelheim and Hill’s Pet Nutrition
• RACE approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

This program is ideal for all veterinary professionals who want to elevate their expertise in managing osteoarthritis in dogs. Attendees will learn actional education in managing the arthritic dog using multimodal approaches. We will display real cases and real workflow scenarios to show the practical side of education along with client communication. Join us as we uncover the latest advancements and evidence-based practices to improve the lives of aging dogs.

VetXchange

Tune in to VetXchange—our new clinical interchange. We bring the latest clinical insights to the forefront of veterinary medicine from our conversations with the veterinary experts you trust most. Moderated by Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer of dvm360, VetXchangegives you the opportunity to watch, learn, and earn RACE-approved CE credit hours from our clinical video CE series, available exclusively on dvm360 Flex.