Small Animal Mini Bootcamp – Meeting Nutritional Needs of Oncology Patients | Center for Veterinary Postgraduate Education

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:40 pm (PST)
Statutorily Approved CE Credit: Up to 2 hrs
Location: Live Interactive Webinar

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FREE for the first 500 participants!
Registration is $25 once free spots are filled.
Join our live, interactive webinar—register early to secure your free spot!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Join us for a 2-hour virtual Small Animal Mini Bootcamp – Meeting Nutritional Needs of Oncology Patients on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, supported by The Farmer's Dog.

Registration: Be among the first 500 participants to register and attend for free! After that, registration is $25 for the next 500 participants.

Designed for veterinary professionals, this program combines scientific foundations with practical clinical tools to support nutritional care in dogs and cats with cancer.

Participants will learn:

How cancer affects nutritional status, including cachexia and sarcopenia
How to assess patients using body condition score, muscle condition score, and dietary history
How to interpret current evidence on nutritional recommendations and supplements in oncology
How to distinguish evidence-based guidance from emerging or anecdotal approaches

Practical focus includes:

Developing individualized nutrition plans for oncology patients
Selecting appropriate diets and supplements
Monitoring patient response over time
Adjusting feeding strategies throughout treatment

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with UC Davis experts during interactive Q&A discussions, gaining practical insights that can be immediately applied in clinical practice. A dedicated Q&A session with a representative from The Farmer's Dog will also be available for questions related to their products and nutritional approach.

By the end of the bootcamp, participants will be better equipped to:

Support optimal nutritional status in cancer patients
Preserve lean body mass
Improve quality of life in dogs and cats undergoing cancer treatment

Proudly Supported By

SPEAKERS

Rachel V. Brady DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Dr. Rachel Brady is a board-certified medical oncologist and has a PhD in cancer biology. Her research focuses on the interactions of the immune system with cancer, and she has a special interest in improving nutritional support for her patients.
Jennifer A. Larsen DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Dr. Jennifer Larsen is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and has a PhD in Nutritional Biology. She is the Chief of Service for the Nutrition Support service in the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, which provides clinical nutritional consulting. She is also the Scientific Director of the Amino Acid Laboratory, which offers nutritional testing for research studies and for clinical patients around the world. She mentors residents and students and teaches in the veterinary curriculum as well as for the Graduate Group of Nutritional Biology.

REGISTRATION

Proudly Supported By

Proudly supported by The Farmer's Dog, we’re excited to offer free registration for the first 500 participants in this 2-hour webinar on Small Animal Mini Bootcamp – Meeting Nutritional Needs of Oncology Patients.

Once those spots are filled, registration will be $25. A paid registration button will be added to this website once the free spots are filled.

Be sure to register by 5 pm (PST) on November 12, 2026, to secure your spot for the 2-hour webinar!

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION	REGISTRATION FEE First 500 Participants	REGISTRATION FEE After 500 participants
Veterinarian	Free	$25
Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant	Free	$25
Hospital Staff (No CE)	Free	$25
Veterinary Student (No CE)	Free	$25
General Public (No CE)	Free	$25

PROGRAM INFORMATION

CE Certificates
WEBINAR
Attendance is recorded through the Zoom when you join a Zoom session.
You will earn up to 2 hours of statutorily approved CE credits. Participants are responsible for determining if specific programs are accepted for CE credit by their State Licensing Board.

CE certificate will be sent via email approximately 2 weeks after the event.
Webinar Information
The webinar will be live (Pacific Time) and interactive; it will count for full CE credit. We will use Zoom to host the virtual symposium. If you have never attended a Zoom conference before, test your computer or mobile device here.

You can watch the virtual symposium on your computer. Ensure your web browser is up to date and that you enable your computer to allow Zoom to have access to your speakers/mic for sound.
Cancellation Policy
A refund will be issued, minus a $5.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received at least two weeks before the program start date. Registration is non-refundable within two weeks of the program start date and after the program has begun, including for no-shows. This means that cancellations made on or after the start date are not eligible for a refund. All requests must be submitted in writing. Submit cancellation requests via email to [email protected].
Technical Issues Policy
We understand that technical issues can sometimes arise, and we are committed to providing the best experience possible for all our attendees. In the result of technical issues, efunds will be considered if you are unable to log in to the webinar under the following circumstance:
Platform Downtime: If the platform encounters significant downtime preventing access to the event for a prolonged period, as determined by our technical support team.

Non-Refundable Circumstances:
Refunds will not be issued under the following conditions:
User Error: If the issue is due to incorrect login credentials, browser compatibility problems, device issues on the attendee's end, or if an attendee forgets about the conference or has a scheduling conflict.
Incorrect Conference Date/Time: If you missed the conference due to forgetting the date or having the wrong time.

Refund Processing
Once your refund request is verified and approved, either a full or partial refund of your registration fee will be processed. After that time, please allow up to 5 business days for the refund to be completed, depending on your original payment method.

Limitation of Liability
While we take all necessary steps to ensure the webinar runs smoothly, we cannot be held responsible for external factors that may prevent your access, including internet connectivity issues, browser or device incompatibility, or other personal technical difficulties.

We appreciate your understanding and are committed to delivering a high-quality virtual experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to hosting you at our event!

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