Managing dermatologic diseases can be frustrating and costly for pet owners due to the chronicity of diseases and ongoing treatment required for many patients. Secondary issues such as pyoderma and otitis are also common issues that can be recurrent and add to unexpected costs. There are many different aspects of management that can cost money such as pharmaceuticals, topicals, diagnostics, nutrition, parasiticides and supplements. How can dermatologists and general practitioners utilize appropriate tools to lessen the costs long-term for pet owners? Learn how to keep dermatology management CHEAPer by utilizing Cytology, History, Examination, Assessment and Plan. It is extremely important to utilize less expensive aspects of diagnosing and managing the diseases such as lesion distribution, a thorough dermatologic examination, otoscopy, simple rule outs and educating the owner on how to utilize tools such as topicals when flares occur.
- Learn how to prioritize diagnostics and penny pinching tips for disease management
Dermatology
Presented by Ashley Bourgeois, Veterinary Dermatologist - Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
Presented at Wild West Vet 2024