Skin and haircoat depigmentation in dogs. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis Loss of skin and haircoat pigmentation can be congenital or acquired, can be caused by lack of melanocytes, inability of melanocytes to produce melanin, destruction of melanocytes, or loss of melanin from the epidermis into the dermis. These diseases may be indolent and involve only […]
Navigating skin cytology: clinical case studies The skin is the organ often affected by pathological processes and is frequently sampled for cytological examination. In this webinar, several cytological entities of varying difficulty will be discussed. Learning Outcomes: After the webinar, participants will be able to approach skin cytology, draft a comprehensive cytology report and will […]
When Stress Speaks: The Behaviourist’s Role in Enhancing Clinical Outcomes Lecturer: Dr. Stefania Uccheddu Overview: The "When Stress Speaks" webinar highlights the pivotal role of veterinary behaviourists in improving clinical outcomes. By integrating behavioural medicine, we achieve more accurate diagnoses, reduce stress for animals and owners, accelerate recovery, and enhance staff safety. The approach emphasizes […]
Talking about kidney disease It is probably the most important disease in cats: chronic kidney disease? But is it always renal disease if you detect azotaemia on the blood work? And when can we classify a renal azotaemia as chronic kidney disease. How to differentiate from acute disease? And what about acute on chronic? Let`s […]
Blistering (pustular) and erosive skin diseases in dogs and cats. – Dr. Chiara Noli Erosive, blistering lesions are rare in dogs and cats, most typically due to autoimmune or immune mediated diseases, such as pemphigus vulgaris, vesicular diseases of the basal membrane or erythema multiforme. These diseases target the epidermis in their immunological reaction, and […]
Collapse in the dog Management of a collapsed dog may be a challenge. This webinar will take you through different cases of acute collapse and discuss appropriate diagnostic workup based on presenting clinical signs followed by effective stabilization protocols including appropriate fluid therapy tailored to the patient’s specific needs and emergency procedures when indicated. Learning […]
The Art of Being Wrong: Cytology Mistakes You Won’t Forget Lecturer: Dr. Francesco Cian Overview: Cytology is a cost-effective, non-invasive, and often powerful diagnostic tool. Particularly useful for investigating neoplastic conditions and nodular lesions, it comes with its rules—but also exceptions and limitations. And sometimes, things don’t go quite as planned. In this webinar, we’ll […]
Hemoabdomen Hemoabdomen can be caused by different diseases. In this case-based webinar we will discuss the most common causes and revisit the clinical signs and diagnostic workup. We will specifically discuss the different indications of antihaemorrhagic therapies as well as indications for surgery vs nonsurgical treatment. We will formulate appropriate treatment plans, including stabilization techniques […]
Canine skin diseases with scales and crusts. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis There are many cutaneous and systemic diseases manifesting as extensive scaling and/or crusting. A careful consideration of the history, a detailed systemic examination, a careful dermatologic examination paying particular attention to the distribution of the skin lesions, and carefully selected diagnostic tests that may […]
Symmetrical alopecia in dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli Symmetrical alopecia in dogs can be the consequence of endocrine diseases, such as hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, testicular tumor, or non-endocrine causes, such as pattern baldness, alopecia X, anagen or telogen effluvium. Identifying the cause of the alopecia is not always easy and relies on a variety of diagnostic […]