Let's Talk Smart Topical Therapy, Why Antibiotic Resistance Matters
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
This discussion will cover the effectiveness and critical importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to managing pyoderma, a very common problem in veterinary dermatology, particularly in canine patients, focusing on reducing reliance on systemic antibiotics and leveraging the benefits of topical therapy and other alternatives. Through concerted efforts and informed decision-making, veterinarians can contribute to preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics and safeguarding the health and well-being of animals and humans in one health approach.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how topical therapy can be a successful alternative substitute to systemic antibiotic use in most superficial pyoderma in the canine patient and other species, and how to work with pet parents to educate and motivate them so this tool is effective.
- Examine real-life experiences with successful topical therapy tools to avoid unnecessary systemic antibiotic use and how to make appropriate choices in managing pruritus and inflammation in most canine patients, even with generalized pyoderma. Breaking with long-standing therapeutic habits.
- Understand how and when to employ topical therapy in canine pyoderma and other dermatological secondary infections successfully.
- Apply useful strategies to promote the correct use of topical alternatives for the pet owner.
- Evaluate the patient’s individual need for concomitant therapies to help increase success when using topical therapies substituting systemic antibiotic use
Galia Sheinberg, MVZ ESP DLACVD (Diplomate of the Latin American College of Veterinary Dermatology)
Dr. Galia Sheinberg is a Board-certified small animal veterinarian specializing in dermatology, working as a full-time clinician in Mexico City. She is head and co-owner of the dermatology department in Centro Veterinario Mexico, a referral veterinary specialty hospital and now works in the dermatology specialty clinic. She is a graduate of Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, where she completed her Veterinary degree and her small animal medicine specialty. Dr. Sheinberg is a Diplomate of the Latin American College of Veterinary Dermatology (DLACVD) and a board member of the Latin American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Sheinberg is a well-known speaker and a clinical instructor of veterinary dermatology in Mexico and internationally. She is part of the Mexican Veterinary Dermatology Group, dedicated to clinical research and publications.
Moderator Adam Christman, DVM, MBA
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360®—an MJH Life Sciences Company™—who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenticity to animal health care as the host of dvm360 Live!™ a new web-based talk show, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts.
Christman has also been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and Treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and his MBA from Aspen University.
Christman is a national thought leader, speaker and author on practice management, social media, and rehabilitation, and co-authored, Honey, Have You Squeezed the Dachshund? A Pet Owner’s Guide for Owners Who Are Terrified of IVDD—a book on dogs with disabilities. He has been featured in multiple publications and appeared on various multimedia shows throughout the country sharing his expertise and passion on all things veterinary medicine.
As an avid social media influencer for animal health care, he has over 800K followers on TikTok and 53K followers on Instagram. He loves to engage with fellow pet parents and veterinary professionals across social media. Christman is an advocate of Pride VMC and Pawsibilities. He is also the proud dog dad to 4 dachshunds and believes no one should be deprived of the incredible human-animal bond.
This program has been approved for 0.50 of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This activity is sponsored by Nextmune.
