What’s to come at AAHA: November 2025

There’s a chill in the air, but AAHA has plenty of learning opportunities to enjoy from the comfort of your home. Here’s what’s to come in November. 

Webinars 

Targeting NGF for OA Pain: 4+ Years of Global Insights  

Tuesday, November 4, 12:00 PM MST 

Event sponsor: Zoetis 

Canine osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex, progressive disease that significantly impacts quality of life and effective pain management remains one of the greatest clinical challenges in veterinary medicine. With approval of Librela™ (bedinvetmab injection), an anti-NGF monoclonal antibody, veterinarians now have a groundbreaking first-line treatment option to control OA pain. 

This 1-hour live webinar will take a deep dive into the science and clinical application for OA pain management. We’ll explore the pathophysiology of canine OA, the central role of nerve growth factor (NGF) in pain and inflammation, and how targeting NGF can change the treatment landscape. In addition, attendees will gain valuable insights from more than three years of global pharmacovigilance data, along with recently published comparative research evaluating Librela’s efficacy and safety against meloxicam, one of the most used NSAIDs for canine OA. 

Two Perspectives, One Goal: Specialist and Generalist Insights on Canine Osteoarthritis Pain  

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM MST 

Event sponsor: Zoetis 

Canine osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and most overlooked sources of chronic pain in dogs. Subtle clinical signs often delay diagnosis, while the progressive nature of OA makes early detection and proactive management critical. 

This live presentation brings together both a specialist and a general practitioner to share their complementary perspectives on recognizing, diagnosing, and managing OA pain in dogs of all ages and breeds. By combining real-world practice experience with advanced specialty insight, this session will provide a well-rounded, practical approach to improving patient outcomes. 

Attendees will gain actionable strategies for early screening, accurate diagnosis through clinical and imaging assessments, and implementing a stepwise, multimodal treatment plan that can be tailored to individual patients. Beyond the medical side, this talk also addresses the emotional burden OA places on pet owners and the vital role of the veterinary team in supporting clients throughout their dog’s lifelong management journey. 

Two Patients, One Health: How Collaboration Elevates Care for Pets and People  

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM MST 

Sponsored By Boehringer Ingelheim & Care Credit 

The health of people, animals, and our shared environment are deeply connected and when veterinary and human healthcare professionals collaborate, the impact is transformative. 

Join Dr. Brian Sick (MD) and Dr. Cheryl Roth (DVM) for this engaging webinar exploring the newly published AAHA One Health Guidelines. Designed for small animal veterinary healthcare teams, this session will illuminate how the One Health approach can be practically applied in everyday practice to enhance patient outcomes, strengthen community health, and foster meaningful collaboration across professions. 

Through real-world scenarios and collaborative case studies, attendees will learn how to integrate One Health principles into daily operations, promote public health initiatives, and build bridges between veterinary and human medicine. This session offers an inspiring opportunity to expand your impact beyond the clinic and into the community. 

You can learn more about the webinars and register here.  

AAHA’s From the SOAP Box Podcast 

We’ve got two new podcasts coming out this month, highlighting some incredible guests and personalities in veterinary medicine.  

On Nov. 6, listen in as Emily Singler, VMD, chats with Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, about her new book A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian. In this episode  

And on Nov. 20, listen in as we chat with Kwane Stewart, DVM, who is the founder of Project Street Vet, a nonprofit organization that provides free treatment to the pets of unhoused individuals in cities across the country. He was voted as CNN’s Hero of the year in 2023.

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