FREE ON-DEMAND COURSE 0.5 HRS RACE-APPROVED CE
The Cat Opportunity: History, Trends, and the Future of Feline Care
Join IntroVet® for this free on-demand course on the history and future of cat domestication. RACE-approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
intention, care, & clinically relevant content
Free • 1 video • 0.5 Hrs CE • Self-paced
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There's nothing quite like the feline-human bond.
From witchcraft accusations to worship, cats have made an indelible mark on humanity for hundreds of years, and in this age, they're our well-loved companions. Join anthrozoologist Dr. Patrick Flynn as we review how the roles of the modern cat have changed.
We'll start with a review of domestication milestones and then take a peek at the current social media landscape as it continues to showcase cat-forward care. We'll end on preventive strategies to catch chronic illnesses like osteoarthritis and chronic kidney disease before they take their toll. This quick, 40-minute session is for the feline fans who don't hiss at history!
Through this free IntroVet® On-Demand Course, you'll earn 0.5 hours of RACE Approved CE. Upon successfully passing the assessment (quiz), you'll receive an instantly downloadable CE Certificate via email.
This course is available at no cost thanks to sponsorship by Zoetis.
Crazy cat people through the centuries
What you'll walk away with
Straight from the screen to the treatment table
- Trace cat-human relationships and domestication through history
- Get a glimpse of the future of cat care and evaluate current trends
- See how viral cats on social media have altered caregiving standards
- Understand how surging cat ownership impacts your practice and what you can do to prepare
- Empower clients to screen for early disease with easy preventive steps
Benefits
What’s included with your free course
Earn 0.5 hours of free RACE Approved CE
Valid for veterinarians and technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE.
Self-Paced
Go at your own pace, with unlimited access to course videos for 12 months.
Immediate Access
Access course videos and downloadable notes immediately following registration.
Instant Certificate Delivery
CE Certificate emailed automatically upon passing the final assessment (quiz) with a score (70% or better).
Race Approval
*This program is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.5 CE Credits, with a maximum of 0.5 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: non-medical program, using the delivery method of anytime/non-interactive distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements. RACE Course number: 20-1415853.
IntroVet® is also an NYSED Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
Meet your speaker
Meet Your Speaker
Dr. Patrick Flynn brings an anthrozoologist's eye to feline care.
Patrick Flynn
DVM, MS
Dr. Flynn is the managing professional services veterinarian for the Western Florida Zoetis team. He received his veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and practiced companion animal medicine and surgery for 13 years before joining then Pfizer, now Zoetis in 2006.
His passion and curiosity for the scientific study of the role other animals play in our life (and vice versa) led him to Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. where, in 2019, he completed a Master of Science in Anthrozoology (the study of human/animal interactions) and is one of very few veterinarians with this qualification. Additionally, he is the President of the Human Animal Bond Association, HAB certified through NAVC Institute and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. In 2024, his short story about meeting Dr. Jane Goodall for the first time was published in a book by Marc Bekoff produced for her 90th birthday
With thanks
This course is proudly sponsored by…
Zoetis
Zoetis is the world's leading animal health company. Our name comes from "Zoe," the Greek word for life. The use of science to sustain life is at the foundation of everything we do. How can science create longer, more fulfilling lives for pets? We answer through a mixture of innovation and compassion, leaning on cutting-edge technologies and deep-seated connections to our communities to create advancements in animal health vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and technologies. We ensure science is always at the center of our journey forward.
What vets are saying
Trusted by 35,000+ veterinary professionals
★★★★★
It was refreshing to have something so different from traditional medical and pharmacological content.
— Free CE Day 2026 attendee
★★★★★
Dr. Flynn's presentation was my favorite part of the day! It was so enjoyable to have an hour of information devoted to cats, and the way it was presented. I wish more CE events were open to a bit of the history of the evolution, domestication, and welfare and caretaking of the species we treat. It was fresh, and Dr. Flynn is a great presenter.
— Free CE Day 2026 attendee
★★★★★
I really enjoyed Dr. Patrick Flynn's information and sense of humor.
— Free CE Day 2026 attendee
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