Understanding the Aging Cat

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The 2021 AAFP Feline Senior Care Guidelines come at a time when cats continue to live longer and become an increasingly important part of the lives of their caregivers. This presentation offers veterinary professionals practical tools to honor the bond between cat and caregivers by focusing on the individual cat and their aging process and how to support decisions to ensure the best quality of life. You will learn how to conduct the exam and consultation to consider the aging cat’s needs, incorporating feline-friendly handling techniques, owner communication, …

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Tribute to Dr. James Robert Richards

Jim Richards was a champion of cats, his kitties or little critters as he fondly referred to them. He was truly an ambassador for feline medicine. Through his many media exposures, he was the face of Cornell University and the Cornell Feline Health Center (CFHC).

A graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, he practiced for several years in Ohio, then joined the staff of the CFHC in 1991, becoming Director in 1997. Through his energy, enthusiasm, charisma, and mentoring of students, he expanded the image of feline medicine within …

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2015 Conference Online Proceedings

All AAFP Conference Attendees are provided with online passwords to login and download the conference proceedings notes before the event. If you did not receive the password, please contact the AAFP Headquarters. Click the appropriate links below and sign-in with your password.

General Conference Proceedings

Login to access the three day general conference proceedings for Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4.

Pre-Conference Proceedings

Login to access the conference proceedings notes for the Food for Thought Luncheon and ABVP/AAFP Seminar and Social on Thursday, October 1. Separate registration from the general conference is required.

Para-professional Track

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Testimonials

“This course has some great resources for the clinic and would be beneficial to EVERYONE, not just doctors or technicians. Definitely recommending it to anyone who is uncomfortable with cat handling and care.”

“This program provided great information on making our feline patients’ experiences calmer and safer for everyone involved. We are able to provide top of the line care tailored to the personality of each cat we see with the tools and techniques gained from the modules in these lessons.”

“Excellent & ultimately practical CE for practitioners interested in implementing cat friendly practice techniques today!”

“A clear and …

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How to Get Started

The time it takes to complete the application and approval process varies by practice. It can depend on how many cat-friendly initiatives you have already implemented and how much time you are able to dedicate to assessing your practice and implementing new items. The informational brochure, First Steps Toward a Cat Friendly Practice®, will walk you through the process including:

• Step 1: Aspire to be cat-friendly
• Step 2: Create excitement at work
• Step 3: Understand the documents
• Step 4: Complete the checklist

Your practice must have at least one AAFP veterinarian member in order to access …

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2017 Conference Educational Program

Come to Denver, CO and join colleagues from around the world as you increase your feline knowledge by attending presentations lead by experts in their fields. The AAFP is proud to offer an assortment of tracks to meet the individualized needs of attendees in the various stages of their professional development. This conference will join together veterinary healthcare professionals who are dedicated to increasing their feline knowledge and who are passionate about elevating the standard of care for cats.

RACE Credits

This program 249-30742 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 46.00 …

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Conferences & Meetings

2021 AAFP Conference – Hybrid Event

Anesthesia, Analgesia, & Surgery
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona & Virtual
September 30 – October 3, 2021

The 2021 AAFP Conference was planned as a hybrid event which means it will be both in-person and virtual. The in-person part of the meeting took place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

The AAFP is excited to announce this year’s annual conference theme, Anesthesia, Analgesia, & Surgery. This will be a truly unique conference that encourages attendees in various stages of their professional development to increase their feline knowledge and elevate …

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Most Common Behavior Cases: Practical Approaches from a Veterinary Behaviorist

There are many common and often complex behavioral reasons that clients bring their cats into our practices, and with the start of COVID-19 we have seen even more of these cases. This session will explore many of these frequent reasons that cats come in and provide guidance on how to begin to analyze each case in order to provide recommendations.

Learning Objectives

1. Help clients to understand the world from the feline perspective
2. Differentiate different causes of behavioral problems
3. Develop strategies for clients to help their cats

Speaker Bio

Kersti Seksel, …

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Transportation and Parking 2017

For more detailed information, visit the Parking/Transport section of the Denver Airport website. You can also visit the Regional Transportation District website for more transportation information.…

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2018 Conference Educational Program

Come to Charlotte, NC and join colleagues from around the world as you increase your feline knowledge by attending presentations lead by experts in their fields. The AAFP is proud to offer an assortment of tracks to meet the individualized needs of attendees in the various stages of their professional development. This conference will join together veterinary healthcare professionals who are dedicated to increasing their feline knowledge and who are passionate about elevating the standard of care for cats.

RACE Credits

This program 249-33884 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 66.00 …

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