Senior Veterinary Specialist, Dermatology ZOETIS PETCARE Parsippany, NJ, United States
Have you had to deal with the frustration of itchy canine patients where typically effective medications are just not working? In this case-based presentation, dermatologist Dr. Trimmer will take you through a step-by-step approach on how to handle these “allergy imitator” cases. Learn important clues for making the diagnosis, including tips on where to obtain cytology and biopsy samples in these cases to optimize diagnostic results. Come join us to learn about when itching does not equal allergy.
Learning Objectives:
Through a case-based discussion, learn a stepwise approach to canine patients when typical allergy treatments are not controlling pruritus
Review the causes for pruritus and through case discussions show how “allergy imitators” may trigger pruritus
Learn clues for making the diagnosis and tips for where to obtain cytology and biopsy samples in these cases to optimize diagnostic results