Education

The dermatology diagnostic dilemma: Is food or environment to blame?

Oh no! Not another itchy pet!

  • How do dermatologists sort out the different causes of itchiness in dogs and cats?
  • What is the difference between a food allergy and an environmental allergy?
  • What is the best hypoallergenic diet?
  • How might antipruritic treatment fit in the diagnostic plan?

In this presentation, Dr. Stephen Waisglass will detail the current evidence-based approach to the pet with food or environmental allergies.

Join us to deepen your knowledge of dermatology and find out how to solve this most challenging diagnostic dilemma!

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The obesity conversation: Tips for success

During this presentation, we will discuss obesity prevention and weight-loss management, as well as the importance of therapeutic weight-loss diets.

We will also share communication skills that will enable veterinary professionals to:

  • obtain comprehensive diet histories;
  • generate buy-in from pet owners;
  • ensure that pet owners commit to a long-term weight management plan.

Join us to access these key strategies for successful prevention and weight-loss management.

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Derm on demand: Using telemedicine to manage patients with skin disease

What role does telemedicine play in your practice? Does this technology have its place in the management of patients with dermatological issues?

Now is your chance to get answers to these and other questions about the use of telemedicine in dermatology from a panel of veterinary specialists from the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology!

  • Find out why you should embrace telemedicine in your practice, if you haven’t done so already.
  • Discover how telemedicine is used in dermatology.
  • Learn from veterinary dermatologists’ early experiences with telemedicine and get the inside scoop.
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Other resources

CVMA’s telemedicine guidelines
AVMA listing of Connected Care Companies
Veterinary Telemedicine Community - Facebook group
Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology