Exhibitor and Sponsors 2014

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, September 19, 2014 – Exhibits open, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 20, 2014 – Exhibits open, 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday, September 21, 2014 – Exhibits open, 7:30 am to 1:45 pm

2014 Conference Exhibitors

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American Association of Feline Practitioners

Microchip Identification of Cats Position Statement

2019 Microchip Identification of Cats

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) strongly advocates the permanent identification of all cats, regardless of their lifestyle, via microchip implantation.

Implanted microchips cannot be lost nor altered and offer the most reliable method of reuniting cats separated from their owners/caregivers. Microchip implantation should be performed by a veterinarian or appropriately trained personnel. Stress and discomfort associated with microchip implantation can be mitigated by respectful handling and distraction, use of topical analgesic agents, or performing in conjunction with another procedure requiring sedation or …

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Feline Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas: Myth or Reality?

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Fibrosarcomas are relatively common in the cat. It is of utmost importance in cats to differentiate vaccine or injection site-associated sarcoma (VAS) from non-vaccine-associated sarcoma as the prognosis and treatments are vastly different. Emphasis will be placed on the history, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of cats with VAS.

After participating in this webinar, attendees will:

• Develop an appreciation for the history/timeline and development of feline vaccine-associated and non-vaccine-associated sarcomas.
• Develop an appreciation for the studies in veterinary literature for and against an adjuvant association with feline

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American Association of Feline Practitioners

This video describes subtle feline behaviors cues and changes, as well as why it’s important for veterinary team members to be able to read cats effectively.…

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American Association of Feline Practitioners

Welcome! Below you have access to the online JFMS Open Reports and archived resources.

• Member Center
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• Cyberbullying Resources
• AAFP Leadership Resources

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American Association of Feline Practitioners

At the AAFP, we strive to provide you with tools to support the care you provide to cats. Building on the philosophy of our Cat Friendly Practice® Program, we now offer the Cat Friendly Certificate Program for all individuals within the veterinary community.

About the Certificate

The Cat Friendly Certificate Program aims to build your knowledge, skills, and best in-clinic practices for feline medicine based on your individual role within a practice. The program is broken into three certificate categories for a Cat Friendly Veterinarian (CFV), Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional (CFVP), and Cat Friendly Veterinary …

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Archived AAFP Rounds on VIN

Full transcripts of AAFP Feline Rounds on VIN can be downloaded by AAFP Members and VIN Members.…

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Literature Review and Summaries

› Ruch-Gallie R, Hellyer PW, Schoenfeld-Tacher R, et al. Survey of practices and perceptions regarding feline onychectomy among private practitioners. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2016; 249(3):291–298.
This survey was conducted in 2014 and published in 2016. The survey was based on questions sent by email to members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), which were answered anonymously online by 10.4% of its members.

Seventy-two percent of respondents indicated that they were still performing onychectomy, with 61.4% of these respondents performing the procedure less than once per month. Over 74% of respondents who still performed onychectomy …

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Do I have to buy the Proceedings Book in order to have access to the notes?

No, Proceedings Notes are provided to each attendee. Below are the three options for obtaining the proceedings notes.…

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5 Benefits of Routine Vet Visits for Your Cat

Here are the top 5 reasons routine vet visits are a vital part for your cat to live a long, healthy life. You might not know that:

1. Cats age more rapidly than humans. A cat reaches the approximate human age of 15 during its first year, and then 24 at age 2. Each year thereafter, they age approximately four “cat years” for every calendar year. So your 8-year-old cat would be 48 in human years. Veterinary care is crucial because a lot can happen in four “cat years,” which is …

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