S09A - Be a Derm Detective: Choosing the Right Therapy & Avoiding Pitfalls. A Case-based Approach to the Itchy Allergic Dog

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2

CE: 1 CE Credit(s)

Sponsored By

Presenter(s)

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD

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

Moderator(s)

Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD

Senior Veterinary Specialist, Dermatology
ZOETIS PETCARE
Parsippany, NJ, United States

Dr. Bourgeois will present multiple real-world challenging dermatology cases, some straightforward, some with a “twist”, to show how customizing an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan for each case leads to the best outcomes for allergic patients and their owners. See how a dermatology specialist works up cases step by step, and learn pearls that can be applied to your own canine patients with allergic dermatitis, including when and how to use Apoquel®(oclacitinib tablet) and Cytopoint® for best results. Put your detective hat on and see if you can solve these itchy dog case mysteries with us!

Learning Objectives:

Learn how customizing an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan for each case leads to the best outcomes for allergic patients and their owners
Through real world cases, learn when and how to use Apoquel® (oclacitinib tablet) and Cytopoint®, or both together, for best results
Learn how to do a stepwise work up on itchy dogs so parasites, infection or allergy imitators are not missed
Realize the importance of open communication to find the ideal treatment for that patient and owner
Understand that loss of efficacy of treatment is highly likely to be a result of other flare factors, such as infections, parasites, environmental changes (pollen flares etc.) or concurrent food allergy, NOT a failure of the anchor therapy