S49A - Updates & Tips: How I Practice Dermatology Different than 5 Years Ago

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Location: Reef E, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By VETOQUINOL

VETOQUINOL

Presenter(s)

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD

Veterinary dermatologist
Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
Portland, OR, United States

Moderator(s)

Acacia Roman, DVM

Technical Services Veterinarian
VETOQUINOL
Duluth, GA, United States

Veterinary dermatology is an ever changing field. There are updated cytology collection techniques such as toothpick sampling of the claw fold that allow us to appropriately diagnosed paronychia cases. Fungal PCR can hasten the diagnosis of dermatophytosis. Alternative therapies for pyoderma and wound healing such as photobiomodulation. Finally, new products and techniques for management of otitis externa.

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to collect claw fold cytology for paronychia
Learn how photobiomodulation can be used to manage pyoderma and wound healing
Learn updated communication styles when managing chronic dermatologic diseases
Updated topical therapy for otitis externa