Does AAFP offer a prorated membership?

At this time the AAFP does not prorate membership dues. You will still receive all of the calendar year’s back issues of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, as well as archived access to the E-newsletters, Feline Weekly, and other benefits. The AAFP does offer a 6 month discounted membership that is available for purchase from June – October. Members who purchase the discounted membership will receive 6 issues of the JFMS (July – December) and have access to all other veterinarians benefits.…

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American Association of Feline Practitioners

Benefits of Routine Exams – Veterinary Professionals

Benefits of Routine Exams

Have your clients ever asked, “Why do I need to bring my cat in for an exam every year ?” Here is a sample script that outlines key messages you can use during visits to convey the importance of routine feline check-ups.…

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2016 Conference Educational Program

Come to Washington, DC 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.

Online registration is now closed. If you would like to register for the conference, please visit …

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Case Studies – Veterinary Practices

The AAFP’s Cat Friendly Practice® program (CFP) is available to practices in North and South America, as well as the Caribbean. The ISFM’s Cat Friendly Clinic program (CFC) is available in all other locations. …

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Technician Schools List

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
College of Agriculture
Animal Health Technology Program
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-2136
Joanne Sohn, DVM Director
Bachelor in Animal Health Science

Carrington College-Citrus Heights Campus
7301 Greenback Lane, Suite A
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
916-722-8200
Robin Niemi, RVT Director
Associate of Science

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill
Veterinary Technician Program
380 Civic Drive, #300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-609-6650
Jeremy Eaton, RVT Director
Associate in Science

Carrington College-Pomona
901 Corporate Center Drive
Pomona, CA 91768
916-388-2884
Susan Funston, RVT Director
Associate of Science

Carrington College-Sacramento
Veterinary Technology Program
8909 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, …

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Client Resources

Below are multiple resources that you can use to educate your clients. Please feel free to print them out, link on your website, or share in a newsletter, email, or your social media.…

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American Association of Feline Practitioners

Renewing Your Online Cat Friendly Practice® Application

Steps in Renewal Process

Login

Log in to your AAFP Member Center
*Your username will be your primary email address on file

STEP 1: Member Center

After logging in to your account, please select the green “Becoming a Cat Friendly Practice” button.

STEP 2: Introduction

On this introductory page, there is a video overviewing the CFP Program and to the left is the green button to renew your application. Please select this button to open up your online application.

STEP 3: Online Application

On your online …

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Claw Friendly Educational Toolkit

This Claw Friendly Educational Toolkit was developed to support veterinary professionals by providing comprehensive and robust research and educational resources in one place. Scratching is a normal feline behavior and the AAFP strongly opposes declawing as an elective procedure, as stated in the 2017 Declawing Position Statement.

Guided by evidence-based information and the pursuit of leading the feline veterinary community, it is the AAFP’s mission to improve the health and welfare of cats. As we continue to amplify our mission to support high standards of practice, continuing education, and evidence-based medicine, we are proud to announce …

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Exhibitor and Sponsors

Each registered attendee has full access to the Exhibit Hall. We have invited a large variety of companies to exhibit at our conference. The Exhibit Hall will be open during breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and the Exhibitors’ Reception. Please note: The AAFP does not endorse the products or services of the companies that exhibit.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Friday, October 20, 2017 – Exhibits open, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 21, 2017 – Exhibits open, 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday, October 22, 2017 – Exhibits open, 7:30 am to 1:45 pm
*All times are tentative …

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American Association of Feline Practitioners

Environment Enhancement of Indoor Cats Position Statement

2011 Environment Enhancement of Indoor Cats

Cats are highly intelligent, naturally curious and active creatures that we have chosen to take into our homes as pets. In order to respect the natural behavioral tendencies of the cat we are obligated to provide a suitably stimulating environment. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) encourages appropriate environmental enrichment (EE) to obtain and preserve optimal physical and mental health of our feline family members. Providing the proper environment increases the chances of living in harmony alongside these phenomenal creatures for …

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