In a session at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor conference, Nathanael Oster, VMD, MBA, walked attendees through the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of the flea tapeworm in dogs and cats, including why cats are affected more often than dogs.
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Cat's in the carrier: A veterinary technician gives Fear-Free carrier advice
Author(s)Emily Korber Gerdes, RVT
Help clients transport their cats to your practice with these tips.
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Cat carriers can derail client visits before they enter your practice. Listen to Emily Korber, RVT, of Bigger Road Veterinary Center in Springboro, Ohio, share how Fear-Free tactics can keep cats calm in the carrier.
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