Let's start with just some of the basics.
There are challenges to their diagnostic work-up. They don't love the diet trial, they won't take the medication, pet owners don't want to apply the flea control, and the list of barriers goes on.
We are all wondering when we will have more options for treating these cases, and what we can do right now with the options available to us.
We all want to help these cats, but it just feels like holding the ocean back with a pail. Frustrating, and not very rewarding for anyone - cat, cat owner, or you!
We know what disease we are treating and have a solid diagnosis .
We can create an effective medical management plan that the cat and cat owner find agreeable!
We are not worried that we are causing more harm than good with some of the medicines we might want to consider!
"Dr. Painter's courses are excellent - very well thought-out, presented clearly, and interesting throughout. She explains more complicated concepts well and makes them easy to understand"
Dr. Daphne Tanouye
"I have done Medication Masters and now this course, and feel so much more prepared for diagnosing and treating allergic dogs and cats.
Thank you so much!"
Dr. Teresa Wind
Introduction
Learn how to think about Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome (FASS).
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Updates in terminology
- How to approach this diagnosis of exclusion methodically and efficiently
- How to communicate with cat owners about this disease and your diagnostic approach
Clinical Signs
A review of all clinical signs associated with FASS
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Self-induced alopecia
- Miliary dermatitis
- Eosinophilic granuloma complex
- Head and neck dermatitis
- Review of other less common clinical signs and manifestations
- BONUS on feline otitis externa
Diagnosis
A thorough review of the diagnostic process
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Fleas vs. food vs. environment
- How to approach the allergic cat diagnostically
- How allergen testing gets involved in this process
- What to do about diet trials
- Challenges, barriers, and complications - how to avoid them
Treatment
What are the options and how to use them
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Steroids
- Atopica®
- Apoquel [off-label discussion]
- Antihistamines
- Allergen-specific immunotherapy
- Secondary infection management
- Other bonuses!
Cases to learn from
A review of some good cases!
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Real-life challenges
- How to troubleshoot medication issues
- Communications
- Next steps for you
- Introduction
- Making the diagnosis
- Deciding on treatments
- Troubleshooting medications
- Case-based learning
- Otitis externa in cats
- Handouts galore
- 100% insider knowledge from a Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
"This course is so helpful! I devoured it in one weekend. Dr. Painter includes so many helpful tools for managing cases including client handouts. I love that we have lifetime access to her courses because she will update the courses based on our feedback and new developments in the allergy sphere. That makes this such a great investment. Dr. Painter's enthusiasm and positivity really help to motivate me to do my best for my patients".
Dr. Hayley Grove
"Thank you, Dr. Painter, for sharing your knowledge in this comprehensive and practical approach. I use this information everyday in practice, and I see the difference it makes for my allergic kitties!"
Dr. Sharon Westphal
Do you offer group, student, or technician discounts?
I am not sure if the content is right for me – can I try it out first?
Can I ask questions about specific cases in this forum?
Do you have a community aspect to the course?
I make these courses because I believe veterinarians deserve the best of the best. I poured my heart and soul into making this particular course and know that it is going to help anyone who takes it! I love what I do and really want to pass along my knowledge to help you improve patient outcome, job satisfaction, and efficiency!
See you in the course! MEOW!