Flex Forecast: March/April 2026

On-demand webinars

Managing Canine Obesity: Calories, Consequences, and Difficult Conversations

• Topic: Nutrition
• Speaker: Lisa Weeth, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
• Sponsor: Freshpet
• CE Credit: 0.5

Canine obesity is a common and clinically significant nutritional disorder with far-reaching implications on health and longevity. Attendees will review risk factors for the development of obesity as well as evidence-based dietary strategies for safe, effective weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.

Nutrients for Musculoskeletal Health: Repairing in Rehab

• Topic: Rehabilitation
• Speaker: Laura Gaylord, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
• Sponsor: Standard Process Veterinary Formulas
• CE Credit: 1.0

Physical rehabilitation is a powerful modality that can improve patient care and well-being. Nutrition plays a key role in physical rehabilitation by providing the building blocks for the body’s musculoskeletal system. Nutrients are critical in surgical recovery/wound healing, physical performance enhancement, weight management, and improved conditioning/geriatric care for patients. Nutritional assessments should be performed for every rehabilitation patient because malnutrition is a significant limitation on the success of physical rehabilitation. Nutrients essential for rehabilitation include macronutrients (protein, fats, carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals). A supplement plan can also be optimized to support body tissues/organs during a rehabilitation program. Select nutrients will be discussed, including ω-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, glucosamine/chondroitin, anti-inflammatory herbs (Boswellia and turmeric), and phytocannabinoids. Lastly, nutrients that can support the body during times of stress and recovery are discussed. Cases will be presented to highlight the management of nutrition and supplements during physical rehabilitation.

Rewriting Practice Workflow—Technology Solutions for Short-Staffed Hospitals

• Topic: Client Service Representatives
• Speaker: Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
• Sponsor: Covetrus
• CE Credit: 0.5

Veterinary practices continue to face unprecedented staffing shortages that impact efficiency, client service, and overall team well-being. This session will explore how thoughtful workflow redesign, combined with technology solutions, can help hospitals operate more effectively with limited staff. Participants will gain insights into practical, noncommercial strategies and tools that support communication, scheduling, medical recordkeeping, client interactions, and team collaboration. By leveraging technology and rethinking traditional processes, practices can reduce administrative burdens, increase efficiency, and create more sustainable work environments during staffing challenges.

Inside the clinic

Inside the Itchy Dog: A Real-World, Team-Based Dermatology Approach

• Topic: Dermatology
• Speaker: Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD
• Sponsor: Elanco Health
• CE Credit: 1.0

Through expert interviews, practical demonstrations, and case-based discussions, this program will focus on the implementation of a multimodal, diagnostic-first strategy for managing chronic dermatologic cases. Viewers will walk away with actionable tips on utilizing the dermatologic database, communicating more effectively with clients, maximizing technician involvement, and incorporating therapeutic innovations—including Zenrelia™ (ilunocitinib tablets)—into clinical practice.