Flex Forecast: Top Continuing Education Opportunities of 2025
Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Management
In a 50-minute webinar, Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, discusses the pathogenesis of canine atopic dermatitis and presents a structured approach to accurate diagnosis. She explains how to tailor management to each patient’s needs, focusing on evidence-based treatments to reduce itching and prevent allergic flare-ups.
Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease Management
This presentation covers the latest staging guidelines from the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) and recent veterinary research on chronic kidney disease (CKD). It emphasizes that managing CKD extends beyond medication, highlighting the role of targeted nutritional support.
- Options to manage changes in kidney function through diet
- Strategies for introducing nutritional interventions in CKD patients
- Comprehensive list of recommended commercial diets with comparisons
Improving Quality of Life in Dogs and Cats with CKD
The lecture explores new and emerging approaches to slow CKD progression and enhance patient well-being. It encourages a renewed perspective on disease management and adoption of innovative techniques.
"This lecture reviews how we should think about chronic kidney disease and its progression, and how new management techniques may influence progression of disease."
Author’s summary: These educational sessions provide up-to-date knowledge on managing canine atopic dermatitis and chronic kidney disease, combining diagnostic strategies with nutritional and therapeutic advances to improve patient outcomes.