VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Anal Sac Dilemma: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Recurring Anal Sac Issues in DogsMay 28, 2025In this session: Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology), teaches attendees how to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage anal sac disorders in patients. Dr. Painter covers key clinical signs, best-practice diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies for both acute and chronic cases, including when to use medical management, dietary modifications, and surgical intervention. Special emphasis is placed on long-term care and prevention, including the role of allergy management, weight control, and client education in reducing recurrence. By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident in their approach to anal sac disease, ensuring improved patient outcomes and better owner compliance.
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How to manage allergies in dogsMay 1, 2025No single allergy medication works best for all patients. Maximize success and improve pets’ quality of life with an individualized approach.
The scoop on otitis externa medsFebruary 6, 2025Got a go-to plan for otitis externa cases? Instead of relying on "shotgun meds," learn a more precise approach to treatment. This feature walks through common scenarios to help you develop a targeted medical plan—reducing repeat cases and improving outcomes.
Ditch the itch: A multimodal approach to managing canine atopic dermatitisJune 17, 2024It is important to determine the right combination of therapies for each individual dog that will provide a safe, effective, and affordable management strategy the owner can execute.
A One Health approach to allergy treatmentMay 23, 2024Our decision process in managing dermatological manifestations of allergies (and other skin conditions) must include environmental concerns and human and pet health interests.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging Atopic Dermatitis: Why Parasite Control MattersMay 3, 2024In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., Dipl. AVCD, discusses isoxazolines as a key management tool for allergic pets, and shows how they improve outcomes for patients.
Overcoming hurdles in treating allergy casesApril 25, 2024Approaching and overcoming these issues can help improve response to treatment and clinical improvement for the pet.
A guide to avian and reptilian dermatologyMarch 28, 2024This article highlights significant anatomic differences and unique disease presentations in zoological companion animal dermatology.
Treating allergies with diet trialsNovember 27, 2023By teaching owners about canine adverse food reactions (CAFR) using engaging education tools, you can implement satisfying diet trials into your workup of allergic dermatitis.
Managing Malassezia without antifungalsAugust 7, 2023The emergence of yeast resistance against some antifungal drugs in recent years highlights the need for the development of alternative therapies for the control of otitis and dermatitis complicated by Malassezia.
