Treating and managing feline skin allergiesSeptember 10, 2025Learn how you can help improve the quality of life of cats with allergic skin disease. Partner with a dermatologist when needed and advocate for these patients. The path to relief begins with a closer, more informed look.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBeyond Itchy Pet Awareness Month: turning awareness into actionSeptember 2, 2025Recognizing dermatologic disease as a welfare issue reframes the conversation from treating a “nuisance” problem to addressing a legitimate source of suffering. Skin allergies don’t just affect pets, they weigh heavily on the families who love them.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEffective Topical Therapy for Your Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Why it MattersJune 10, 2025In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., DACVD (Dermatology), addresses the skin barrier and how its malfunction contributes to atopic dermatitis. Dr. Fadok also reviews how to choose effective shampoos, how to use mousses and sprays effectively, and how to select and use skin barrier repair spot-ons to improve outcomes.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDermatophytosis: Wood You Be Able to Spot This Ringer?June 3, 2025In this session: Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology), presents images and case discussions to help audience members recognize common disease patterns, particularly in susceptible populations. She also addresses point of care diagnostics that can be easily performed in the clinic that can speed successful treatment. Additionally, a three-pronged approach to eliminating this frustrating fungi and the communication tools needed to empower clients to implement the plan are reviewed.
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.
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.
