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Posted On Sep 01, 2025

Updated On Sep 01, 2025

Tackling Skin And Ear Disease Program

Dermatology

Few things are more frustrating than dealing with a pet that chronically licks, scratches or chews itself, shakes their head, or emits that unmistakable odor from their skin or ears. 

Chronic itchiness, inflamed ears, and recurring skin infections can take a serious toll on a pet’s quality of life and strain the bond between pets and their humans. Owners often feel helpless and overwhelmed - cycling through treatments that only offer temporary relief, while veterinarians are challenged by complex cases that resist easy solutions. The emotional and physical discomfort these conditions cause can be exhausting for everyone involved — and that's exactly why a deeper understanding and a more strategic approach to managing skin and ear disease is so essential.

We recently presented a 4-part program titled Tackling Skin and Ear Disease that is now available for viewing On Demand. What you'll learn:

  • Tackling Itchy and Smelly Ears - you'll learn about the pillars of therapy to manage recurring and chronic ear infections effectively as well as prevention strategies to reduce recurrences
  • The Skinny on Pyoderma - rational approaches to making the diagnosis and the most updated treatment guidelines and recommendations
  • Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Part I - diagnosing atopic dermatitis and therapeutic strategies for managing mild cases
  • Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Part II - treatment strategies for moderate to severe cases including when to consider using JAK inhibitors (e.g. Apoquel and Zenrelia), monoclonal antibodies (e.g. Cytopoint), and allergen specific immunotherapy