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  Addressing the Spay / Neuter Conundrum in Dogs: Some Breed-specific and Body Size-specific Guidelines

  • Date: October 7, 2020
  • Presented by: Ben Hart, DVM, PhD, DACVB
  • Sponsored by: AKC Canine Health Foundation
  • The practice of early spay / neuter for companion dogs not intended for breeding has been standard for decades. The proposed reasons are several, including preventing unwanted pregnancies, preventing unwanted aggression, and preventing mammary cancer (non...  moreThe practice of early spay / neuter for companion dogs not intended for breeding has been standard for decades. The proposed reasons are several, including preventing unwanted pregnancies, preventing unwanted aggression, and preventing mammary cancer (none of which has evidence-based support). In contrast, over the past decade, several investigators have reported an increase in certain cancers and joint disorders that have increased in association with spay or neuter. However, these findings were not clinically useful because breeds were generally lumped together, as were ages of spay / neuter. UC Davis recently completed collection of data from extensive veterinary hospital records on 35 dog breeds and 5 weight categories of mixed breed dogs, showing major differences in vulnerability to the effects of gonadectomy on the prevalence of joint disorders and cancers. For example, with many specific breeds there is no impact of spay / neuter at any age or on the occurrence of joint disorders or cancers, while there ...    less
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  What works for those dogs with chronic gastrointestinal diseases? - A nutritionist’s perspective

  • Date: October 20, 2020
  • Presented by: Donna M. Raditic DVM, DACVN, CVA
  • Dogs with chronic or chronic, intermittent gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are commonly encountered and these cases can be challenging for veterinary care providers and frustrating for pet owners. Although important, diagnostics are often negative or do no...  moreDogs with chronic or chronic, intermittent gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are commonly encountered and these cases can be challenging for veterinary care providers and frustrating for pet owners. Although important, diagnostics are often negative or do not provide the practitioner with a clear indication on how to resolve or manage that dog with chronic GI disease. From this nutritionist’s perspective, the missing key for managing chronic GI diseases is using a multi-modal approach that tries to normalize gut and microbiome functions. Thoughtful selection of medications, probiotics, and diet - with an exact feeding plan - is essential to managing these patients. Obtaining owner compliance and instituting appropriate follow up is also necessary for success. This webinar will include case examples to inform on what really works for dogs with chronic GI diseases. Discussion will include: - How to use a multi-modal approach to managing canine chronic gastrointestinal diseases - How to institute patient-specific moni...    less
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