Every pet deserves a diet that's not only complete and balanced but also customised to their unique lifestyle and health requirements. The right diet should deliver optimal nutrition – the perfect balance of energy and nutrients – in a way that promotes peak well-being. For veterinary professionals, the cornerstone of creating such tailored feeding plans is a comprehensive nutritional assessment. Our ABC of Nutritional Assessment WebinarPLUS focuses on the practicalities of conducting detailed nutritional assessments for dogs and cats. You'll learn the ins and outs of evaluating pet diets, how to decode the findings, and, crucially, how to weave this knowledge seamlessly into your day-to-day clinic operations. Join Cecilia Villaverde, a renowned authority in veterinary nutrition, and elevate your practice with the expertise that will change the lives of pets under your care.

Does thinking of SRMA, MUO, or GME make you feel tongue-tied? This presentation with Dr Barbara Lindsay will cover the foundations of immune-mediated diseases of the nervous system in dogs. This course is designed for general practitioners to allow for successful management of diagnosed patients or empirical therapy for when referral is not an option.

The human-animal bond has undergone significant evolution over the past few decades, a reality that veterinary professionals are particularly attuned to. Owners rely on us to provide the highest level of care throughout their pet’s life and facilitate exceptional end-of-life care when the time comes. Euthanasia, an invaluable tool within our profession, grants us the privilege of alleviating suffering. Despite the undeniable importance of this practice, our natural aversion to grief and death can impede our ability to provide the compassionate care that our owners and patients need. The aim of this talk is to provide you with a greater understanding of what owners need from us when they navigate their pet’s farewell. This talk will discuss the technical aspects of the euthanasia appointment, urging reconsideration of common approaches and protocols in practice. The use of pre-medication or sedation prior to euthanasia has significant benefits that go far beyond the avoidance of manual handling and stress. We will also explore the communication skills required to convey both empathy and reassurance during the appointment. By leaning into end-of-life care, and appreciating its significance to the families we serve, we can help provide an experience that celebrates the wonderful lives that our patients have lived.

Real world resilience and wellbeing in the veterinary profession: moving away from corporate tick-boxes and generic self helps tips. While the veterinary industry has come a long way in recent years investing in the wellbeing of our profession, much of the support has been adapted from psychology and/or business industries. The generic self-help advice that we could find online or the guidelines that can feel naive to our challenges have been well-meaning but often unhelpful in navigating the real world of what it’s like in vet practice.