2024 EDUCATION SERIES
EDUCATION FOR PETS AND THE PEOPLE who LOVE THEM
Upcoming Webinar: Your Thirsty Pet
May 7, 2024 6:30 - 7:30 pm Pacific
We all know that drinking water is critical for our health, and many of us are diligent about getting our 8 glasses a day. But what if your pet just can't seem to quench his thirst? What if he drinks, and drinks, and drinks . . . ?
Excessive drinking, often accompanied by frequent urination, is a symptom of a wide variety of medical issues requiring treatment. It can also be a side-effect of medications, or it can even have psychological causes! Ferreting out the cause of excessive drinking is both complicated and important.
In this webinar, Dr. Merrianne Burtch, DVM, DACVIM, President and Founder of BirchBark, will share with us what some of the causes of excessive pet thirst are, as well as the steps she takes to investigate the reasons your pet might be drinking too much.
Previous Webinars
Pet Insurance: Do I Really Need It?
Presented by Dr. Julie Smith, DVM, DACVS, CCRT, MBA, Executive Director of SAGE Compassion for Animals; Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Pacific
Have you ever incurred a large vet bill and thought to yourself, “I wish I had pet insurance!"? Or, on the contrary, had a healthy pet and wondered if getting pet insurance would be a worthwhile investment? Dr. Smith discusses the topic of pet insurance and answer that burning question: “Do I really need it?”
How to Provide Wellness Checks for Our Pets at Home
Presented by Dr. Merrianne Burtch, DVM, DACVIM; Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Pacific
In this useful webinar, originally broadcast in 2021, you learn about why it's important to check our pets at home and how to recognize what is abnormal.
Pet First Aid
Presented by Dr. Lissa Richardson, DVM, DACVS; Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Pacific
Your pet is your family, best friend, and companion in life's adventures. But when mishaps occur and your pet is sick or injured, do you know how to assess the situation, provide immediate care, and take action to help stabilize your pet until veterinary care is possible?
Join us on May 2 to hear Dr. Lissa Richardson, DVM, DACVS of SAGE Veterinary Centers, discuss the very important topic of pet first aid. Your pets are there for you when you need them most. Dr. Richardson's talk will empower you to be there for your pets when they need you most!
Are You and Your Pet Prepared for a Disaster?
Presented by Wanda Vollmer, Owner of Peace of Mind Preparedness; Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Pacific
As most of us in California have experienced up-close and personal in the past few years, disasters happen. Floods, fires, and more uproot our lives and our families, including our pets. Perhaps the only thing scarier than a disaster is experiencing a disaster for which you are unprepared.
Wanda Vollmer, disaster preparedness expert and owner of Peace of Mind Preparedness, discusses how to prepare yourself and your pet for disaster. Knowledge of this nature is always better obtained and never needed than needed and never obtained!
Financial and Estate Planning for Your Pets
Presented by Kristina Kuprina, Founder and CEO of Sequoia Wealth Advisors; Tuesday, November 9, 2022, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Pacific
Pets are an important part of our family, so it only makes sense that we want to do what we can to ensure their well-being long into the future. In this informative webinar, CEO and Founder of Sequoia Wealth Advisors and BirchBark advocate, Kristina Kuprina, will share how to develop your financial plans to protect those you love, including your animal family. Kristina will also discuss charitable giving strategies that reflect the values you hold in your life and help you achieve what you aspire to.
Cooperative Care: Preparing for Your Vet Visit
presented by Leslie Miller, RVT, CPDT-KA, FFC, LSHC-S, Tuesday, September 13th, 2022
We all know how important it is for our pets to be seen by veterinarians . . . all of us, that is, except for our pets. For pets, going to the vet can be stressful and scary, which is the last thing we want, especially if our pets are already feeling ill.
In this webinar, local dog and cat trainer and Registered Veterinary Technician, Leslie Miller of Paws First Training, will share what you can do before, during, and after your vet appointments to reduce stress for your pets. By working with your pets, you give them a voice in their care and help them feel more at ease in the vet's office and when being handled at home.
Join us to learn more about how you and your pet can enhance your bond and prepare for a stress-free vet visit!
Come! Tips for Off-Leash Success
presented by Mardi Richmond, MA, CPDT-DA, CC Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
Mardi Richmond, owner of Good Dog Santa Cruz, introduced us to recall basics and showed us hands on training methods to engage our dogs in a fun and safe way. Using positive, evidence-based methods, Mardi demonstrated ways to strengthen our relationship with our dogs and develop recall behaviors that enhance their quality of life and ensure their safety.
A special THANK YOU to Boehringer Ingelheim for sponsoring this education webinar.
Dental Care for Pets, Does My Pet Need to Brush?
presented by Dr. Danielle Hettler DVM, Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
Dr. Danielle Hettler helped us understand what causes dental disease in pets, how it affects their overall well-being and what we can do to prevent it.
A special THANK YOU to Virbac for partnering with us for this event by providing raffle giveaways during the presentations!
Scratching, Itching and Skin Disease in our Pets
presented by Dr. Chris Lewis, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
Vetoquinol USA’s Technical Services Veterinarian, Dr. Chris Lewis, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, demonstrated what we can do to help control allergies and other skin irritants that affect many of our pets.
A special THANK YOU to Vetoquinol USA for sponsoring this event!
How to Perform Wellness Exams for your Pet at Home.
presented by Dr. Merrianne Burtch, DVM, DACVIM Tuesday, May 11th
BirchBark's Founder, Dr. Merrianne Burtch, DVM, DACVIM, showed us how to check and examine our own animals for daily living, as well as be available for a question and answer session. Guest appearances by Boris the cat and Stuart the beagle.
A special THANK YOU to Boehringer Ingelheim for sponsoring this event!