Challenges in managing canine atopic dermatitis
Course Description
Uncover the complexities of Canine Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and gain a deeper understanding of this hereditary and inflammatory skin disease. Explore the interplay between skin barrier abnormalities, allergen sensitization, and microbial dysbiosis. With a prevalence of 3-15% in dogs, AD is one of the most common skin conditions encountered by veterinarians. This comprehensive resource provides valuable insights into the diagnosis, management, and challenges associated with canine AD. Elevate your dermatology practice and provide optimal care for dogs affected by this chronic and multifactorial condition.
Course Content
- Introduction about canine AD
- Pathogenesis of canine AD
- Managing canine AD
- Managing flares
- Pruritus control
- Skin/coat hygiene and care
- Allergen-specific Immunotherapy (ASIT)
Course Content
Patrick Hensel
⦁ Patrick Hensel is a 1996 graduate of the University of Bern, Switzerland. He received his Dr med vet from the University of Zurich, Switzerland in 2000 in recognition of research on urinary incontinence after spaying. Then he completed a one-year rotating small animal internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Zürich followed by a 3-year veterinary dermatology residency at the University of Georgia.
⦁ From 2004 he was appointed faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, and tenured to Associate Professor in 2010, where he served as the senior faculty in teaching, clinical research and clinical service until 2014.
⦁ Patrick has a special interest in allergic and parasitic skin diseases and is a member of the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals (ICADA). In 2014 he decided to return to Switzerland and to open a dermatology clinic in his hometown area of Basel.