S54A - Canine Atopic Dermatitis: How A Dermatologist Discusses Atopy With Clients

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Mandalay Bay A, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

VIRBAC

Presenter(s)

Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD (he/him/his)

Associate Professor
Iowa State University
Ames, IA, United States

Moderator(s)

David Whetstone, DVM

Field Technical Service Veterinarian
VIRBAC
Ft Worth, TX, United States

In this session, the attendee will hear how a dermatologist presents allergic dermatitis, getting the correct diagnosis and presents the potential therapeutic options to a pet parent to optimize their engagement and compliance.

Learning Objectives:

Outline how to diagnose atopic dermatitis
List various treatments options for canine atopic dermatitis and highlight which clinical scenarios they are most appropriate for treating
Understand why supportive or accessary care are beneficial for the multimodal approach to dogs with atopic dermatitis