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Ear and skin infections are common in dermatology patients. Unfortunately, they are also frequently recurrent and sometimes resistant. In this presentation, the speaker will discuss topical antimicrobial options for treating infections and preventing antibiotic resistance. He will also discuss when and how to integrate systemic antibiotic treatment.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Dell started working at the mixed animal veterinary practice in his small hometown when he was fourteen. There he developed his love for veterinary medicine and learned the behind-the-scenes workings of a veterinary hospital. Dr. Dell attended Iowa State University for his undergraduate studies and the University of Illinois for his DVM degree. He knew he loved dermatology when he graduated but felt pulled to general practice. After six years of general practice, he decided to pursue a dermatology residency. Dr. Dell became a boarded dermatologist in 2012. He worked at a Dermatology Specialty clinic in Indianapolis before moving to Colorado in 2017. Dr. Dell has been with Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital for eight years

1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour
RACE# 27059-1341859

This course provides equine veterinarians with a practical, evidence-based approach to pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in horses. Participants will learn how to identify clinical signs, perform and interpret endocrine testing, and implement current treatment protocols, including pharmacologic therapy and supportive care. The session also covers managing patients long-term, monitoring treatment response, and addressing common comorbidities such as insulin dysregulation and laminitis. Attendees can expect guidance on improving diagnostic accuracy, optimizing therapeutic decisions, and enhancing lifelong outcomes for horses with PPID.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Katarzyna Dembek earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Warsaw University in Poland in 2005. Afterward, she completed a one-year equine internship in Ireland and then worked in a private practice in Saudi Arabia. In 2012, Dr. Dembek completed the Equine Internal Medicine Residency program at The Ohio State University (OSU) and began her PhD training there the same year. In 2016, she relocated to Iowa, where she worked as an assistant professor in Equine Medicine at Iowa State University until joining the equine medicine team at North Carolina State University in 2020. 

RACE# 27059-1347281
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

In this presentation, the speaker will discuss the factors contributing to caregiver burden in the management of feline chronic kidney disease. She will include their assessment, how to communicate effectively with clients, and practical interventions to improve their mental well-being.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Quimby is board certified in small animal internal medicine and completed a PhD studying feline CKD. She was faculty at Colorado State University until 2017, and is now a professor at the Ohio State University. Current research areas include renal pathophysiology, novel treatment strategies, and feline clinical pharmacology focusing on improving supportive care and quality of life in cats with CKD. Dr. Quimby has received the International Renal Interest Society Award and the AVMF/Winn Feline Foundation Research Award for her contributions to nephrology and feline medicine. In 2021 she was selected to serve on the IRIS board.

1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour
RACE# 27059-1351609

Topical therapy is an integral part of managing most, if not all, dermatologic patients. Oftentimes, this form of therapy may present challenges, ranging from deciding which specific product is best for a particular patient to navigating both pet owner and patient compliance. This webinar will cover the key active ingredients and the different types of topical formulations, focusing on specific case scenarios to help veterinarians make effective choices. In addition, we will discuss how to enhance the client and patient experience with topical therapies to maximize treatment success.

About the Presenter: 
Dr. Simpson grew up in Florida and attended the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating veterinary school, he was a rotating intern at VCA Aurora and VCA Berwyn Animal Hospitals. He practiced in the greater Chicagoland area for 4 years as a general practitioner before moving to Fort Collins, CO, to complete a combined dermatology residency and master's program in Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. He has served as a board-certified veterinary dermatologist in Illinois since 2017. Dr. Simpson has authored numerous papers in the veterinary literature and has also served as a peer reviewer for several veterinary journals. His research has included monitoring urinary tract infections with allergy therapies, a novel treatment for pemphigus foliaceus, in addition to chronic absent ear drums in dogs. He enjoys lecturing on dermatology to veterinarians both locally and nationally at continuing education events. Dr. Simpson was also a co-author of the 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines, as well as co-chair of the Guidelines Task Force.

1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour
RACE# 27059-1353627