Three live evening sessions are coming up for veterinary professionals. Two are dedicated to dermatology: pediatric skin disease and diet selection in allergic pets. A third, on fresh feeding, is derm-adjacent and very relevant to the conversations we have with owners every day.
Dermatology sessions
Pediatric Dermatology
Allison Kirby, DVM, DACVD
Join Dr. Allison Kirby for an in-depth overview of common dermatological conditions affecting puppies and young dogs, with a focus on identifying, diagnosing and managing pediatric skin diseases.
Topics covered
- Parasitic infections
- Allergic disease
- Juvenile cellulitis
- Congenital diseases
- Treatment options that are safe for puppies
Andrea Lam, DVM, DACVD, MEd
Dr. Andrea Lam provides a practical guide to diagnosing and managing food allergies, with an emphasis on choosing the right diet for each patient as an individual.
Topics covered
- When to choose a novel protein, a hydrolyzed diet or an alternative option
- How the diet history shapes diet selection
- Talking with owners interested in homemade or fresh diets while keeping the elimination trial diagnostic
- Pitfalls that can sabotage a diet trial
- Assessing the response to a diet trial and the value of a provocation challenge
Also of interest: derm-adjacent
Not a dermatology session, but the use of fresh diets is a wide-ranging conversation in the U.S., and it often comes up with allergic patients.
A Fresh Perspective: A Discussion on Feeding Fresh
Lindsey Bullen, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
A balanced, evidence-based look at commercial fresh pet food compared with fresh homemade diets and traditional dry food.
Topics covered
- Pet food safety
- Effective strategies for navigating popular nutrition trends
- The practical benefits of fresh feeding
- Key considerations for tailoring the diet to each patient
Takeaway: attendees will be equipped to counsel clients objectively on fresh versus dry feeding.
All times are Central Standard Time (CST).