There is no fee to attend, although donations are greatly appreciated. Unless noted otherwise, programs are held in the Christine & George R. Hearst III Community Room at the Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands.
2019 Education Series
Date
Time
Location
Topic
Presenter
Register
Thursday 6/20/19
6:00-7:30pm
MHHS Menands
Pet Emergencies & Basic First Aid
Tara Estra, DVM
FULL
Thursday 7/11/19
6:00-7:30pm
MHHS Menands
Good to Great: Veterinary Secrets for Dogs
Tara Estra, DVM
You may also register for any class by calling us at 518-434-8128 ext. 227.
Presentation Descriptions
Pet Emergencies and Basic First Aid Tara Estra, DVM
Program will cover how to identify pet emergencies, safe handling of an injured pet, and what first aid to administer until you can get to a veterinarian.
Good to Great: Veterinary Secrets to Being the Best Dog Parent Ever Tara Estra, DVM
This presentation will cover everything from how to make the best environment for your dog, absolute necessities (i.e. what no dog can live without), socialization and environmental enrichment, exercise, nutrition and health care. This presentation will help you be the best dog owner you can be!
Presenter Biographies
Tara Estra, DVM
Dr. Estra is a graduate of Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has particular interests in small-animal nutrition, pain management, dermatology, internal medicine and behavior. Dr. Estra has been a guest lecturer at Veterinary Centers of America (VCA), the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society's continuing education program and Cornell. She has been an active volunteer with Guiding Eyes for the Blind since 1996, raising and training guide dog puppies and providing veterinary care for the Capital District region of Guiding Eyes. Dr. Estra spent eight years prior to veterinary school as an award-winning producer of television news and documentaries in New York City.
