You are not alone if you are not entirely sure how to answer this question. The differences between these medications are not always top of mind at your lunch-and-learns. And, it is not always obvious which patient would be better suited to one medication over another.
I created Medication Masters to help you understand more about the options for medical management of allergic skin and ear disease in dogs.
This course is a unique, organized, self-paced course that is guaranteed to help you with your allergic patients!
- You are seeing 5+ allergic dogs a day.
- You want to help your patients more but some patients just don't seem to get better like you want them to.
- You have the new medications available, but you are not exactly sure which patient should receive what and when.
- You are kind of in a slump with your allergy cases
- You wish you had more resources to understand it all better
Arrive at the right diagnosis with more efficiency and confidence.
Come up with a solid medical management plan that actually worked for each patient.
Have rechecks where you felt like patients were improving and owners are very happy!
At least with your allergy cases.
"Thank you for reminding me a lot of the things that I no longer remember learning in vet school. Your courses enhanced what I've learned plus more and you've helped to simplify the communication to clients. I spend so much time trying to explain and break it down to them, but always feel that I lose them 3/4 of the way into it. Thank you for breaking it down so I can make it simple for clients to absorb information on this complex disease. Thank you so much for this and everything you do!"
Dr. Louana Cheung
"I really liked having a framework with which to think about allergic skin disease and treatments. I also appreciated a better understanding of the mechanisms of action. This made so much sense to me, and now informs my choices much better. The tips and "tricks of the trade" are immensely helpful for those of us in clinical practice (ie, ramping up the Atopica dosing, time to onset of Apoquel, etc)."
Dr. Sharon Westphal
Introduction
Learn how to think about canine atopic dermatitis in general
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Differentiate between symptomatic treatment and "source" management
- Learn how to explain medical management to pet owners
- Get access to my simplified approach for symptom management for every case, every time.
Antihistamines
An interesting and helpful module
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Mechanism of action
- Options available
- Current use guidelines
- Contraindications
- Efficacy
- And so much more!
Apoquel®
Everything you want to know.
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Mechanism of action
- Contraindications and controversies
- Patient selection for ideal outcomes and efficacy
- Why some allergic dogs don't get better with this medicine - and what to do about it!
Cytopoint®
Why it's not just injectable Apoquel®
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Mechanism of action
- Dosing and frequency
- Patient selection for ideal outcomes and efficacy
- Does it help with ear infections?
- Why some allergic dogs don't get better with this medicine - and what to do about it!
Cyclosporine, Atopica®
The drug no one knows about, yet needs to know about.
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Mechanism of action
- Contraindications
- Side effects - how to manage and avoid them
- Patient selection for best outcomes
- Recheck schedules and next steps after starting this medicine
Steroids
What we all need and want to know about this group of medicines.
Here's what you're going to learn:
- Mechanism of action
- Contraindications
- Side effects - how to manage and avoid them
- Patient selection for best outcomes
- Recheck schedules and next steps after starting this medicine
- How to transition to other medications after starting steroids
- Introductory module
- Antihistamine module
- Apoquel® module
- Cytopoint® module
- Atopica® module
- Steroid module
- Handouts and reading
- 100% insider knowledge from a Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
"This course is the most thorough look at the medication options to manage atopic dermatitis, presented in a practical way. You can work through the lectures at your own pace, and there is a lot of supplemental material available if you want more information or to help reinforce the concepts. Worthwhile course!"
Dr. Lindsay Franz-Waltsak
"I am really impressed by how Dr. Painter takes a very complex topic and breaks it down so you can actually apply it in practice. Taking this course is way better than hearing a 50-min lecture at a conference. It actually sticks. Strongly encourage anyone in general practice to sign up."
Dr. Andrew Huffington
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 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!