2012 Positive Reinforcement of Cats

Positive reinforcement is defined as giving a reward – something that is desirable for the individual – to increase the likelihood of that behavior recurring. 1 Cats learn best through positive reinforcement. Favorite rewards for cats include delicious treats, catnip, interactive play, and petting or grooming. It is important to remember that the reward must be desirable to that individual cat, and may vary between cats.

Rewards must be given immediately, within 3 seconds, so that we don’t inadvertently reward other behavior that may happen after the desired one. Rewards can be used to train …

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eLearning Center

The AAFP has launched our new eLearning Center, a Webinar Portal that includes a variety of continuing education (CE) throughout the year.

Members & Returning Users

As an added value to our membership, webinars are complimentary for AAFP members. Members can login using the same credentials that you use to access the Member Center. The education you obtain through this new portal can go towards the CE requirements for the Cat Friendly Practice® Program.

Non-Members

Those who are not AAFP members can still create an free eLearning account to access our webinars.…

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Contact Us

We can often answer many of your inquires in our Frequently Asked Questions. Please choose a subject area and determine if your question can be answered immediately or if you still need to contact the AAFP.…

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Support Staff Benefits

The AAFP understands the entire veterinary staff, including front office staff, assistants, customer service representatives, care coordinators, and others, are essential in the success of the practice. To ensure your clients receive the same high level of feline care delivered by all practice staff, the AAFP believes the entire practice benefits from access to feline-specific resources in order to understand every aspect of the feline appointment and experience.

*Please note that this membership type shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

Benefits:

Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate Certificate – Exclusive Discounted Rate
The Certificate program has …

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Past Conferences – 2012

2012 Annual Conference
Surgery, Dermatology, & Complementary Medicine

The Westin Seattle
1900 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA
September 20-23, 2012…

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Hotel and Travel Information

The 2013 AAFP Conference will be held in downtown Dallas, Texas. The Sheraton Downtown Dallas Hotel is a place where warm hospitality, an accommodating environment, and a vibrant location combine for an experience unlike any other in Dallas. Centrally located in downtown Dallas, the hotel provides guests with unparalleled access to Dallas’ arts and culture.

The Sheraton Dallas
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Future Conferences

2014 AAFP Conference

Indianapolis, IN
Sept. 18-21, 2014

2015 World Feline Veterinary Conference
San Diego, CA
Oct. 1-4, 2015…

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Register for the 2021 Conference

*SPECIAL OFFER: The first 500 attendees can receive a $5 DISCOUNT on conference registration, provided by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Click the button above and submit the form to take advantage of this offer!

Conference Registration Pricing

Registration costs for attending, either in-person or virtually, are listed below. All attendees who register for the in-person conference will also receive access to the virtual platform in order to watch on-demand CE as well as live sessions they may have missed.

The Early Bird Deadline has been extended to August 26!

Registration Type Descriptions

+ IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

Any …

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Evaluating Scientific Study Designs and Their Role in Practicing Evidence-Based Medicine

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When you read a veterinary journal article and apply what you have learned to a clinical situation, do you consider the way information was collected? This webinar will discuss how research study designs are not created equal. Knowing how to valuate research is a critical part of practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine. Learn how to assess
the strength of scientific evidence when making critical judgments and decisions for your practice. Earn 1 hour of
CE credit by participating in this webinar.

After participating …

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2019 Respectful Handling of Cats to Minimize Fear and Pain at the Veterinary Visit

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) strongly advises the gentle and respectful handling of cats to minimize their fear and pain (feline distress) exhibited in the veterinary practice. Considerate and respectful handling of cats promotes improved human–feline interaction safety.

It is the responsibility of the veterinary profession to educate all who interact with cats (veterinary team, owners, caregivers, etc.) about considerate and respectful handling that minimizes a cat’s fear and pain. To minimize feline distress and create more positive veterinary visit experiences for the cat, …

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Does the AAFP have CE tracks at any other conferences?

Yes, the AAFP has educational tracks at many other conferences. Please click here for a list of upcoming tracks.…

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