Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology - CAVD

08/24/2024

Congratulations to all the residents that presented this year!

08/19/2024

THIS WEDNESDAY, don't miss out on a fantastic webinar on how to treat canine pyoderma. Did you know that many bacterial infections in dogs are mistaken for ringworm?

Subject: Treating canine pyoderma in 2024

Date: August 21, 2024, at 7 p.m. (EDT)

Sign up now for this live webcast at communiVET.com/webcast/caninepyoderma

Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly recognized as a significant global threat to public health. Prudent use of antibiotics is an integral part of best veterinary practices. During this webcast, Dr. Vincent Defalque will focus on canine superficial pyoderma, the most prevalent infection in veterinary dermatology. The discussion will include evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcal skin infections.

08/09/2024

FRIDAY HEADSCRATCHER

Which autoimmune skin condition typically targets the sebum-producing glands?

A) Sebaceous hyperplasia
B) Pemphigus foliaceous
C) Alopecia areata
D) Sebaceous adenitis

08/07/2024

Only TWO WEEKS to go until Dr. Defalque's Pyoderma webinar!

Subject: Treating canine pyoderma in 2024

Date: August 21, 2024, at 7 p.m. (EDT)

Sign up now for this live webcast at communiVET.com/webcast/caninepyoderma

Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly recognized as a significant global threat to public health. Prudent use of antibiotics is an integral part of best veterinary practices. During this webcast, Dr. Vincent Defalque will focus on canine superficial pyoderma, the most prevalent infection in veterinary dermatology. The discussion will include evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcal skin infections.

08/02/2024

FRIDAY HEADSCRATCHER

Which non-inflammatory alopecia is most associated with Pomeranians?

A) Alopecia X
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Cyclic flank alopecia
D) Bald belly bald thigh syndrome

07/28/2024

Many congratulations to Dr. Iwasaki

Congratulations to Professor Toshiroh Iwasaki PhD, AiCVD for winning the 2024 Hugo Shindelka award! This award is given for outstanding contributions to the discipline of veterinary dermatology.

07/26/2024

FRIDAY HEADSCRATCHER

Which of the following parasites is associated with the pinnal pedal reflex?

A) Cheyletiella
B) Sarcoptes
C) Linognathus
D) Demodex

07/18/2024

Just ONE MORE WEEK until Boston.

Hope to see you there!

07/17/2024

CONGRATULATIONS!!

CAVD Board Member Dr. Robert Ward has completed a 3-year American College of Veterinary Dermatology Residency Program.

A residency involves at least 3 years of advanced training in a specialty in veterinary medicine that is intended to lead to specialty certification. There are less than 400 Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologists in North America, and only approximately 30 in Canada.

We wish him the best of luck!

07/15/2024

WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT

Subject: Treating canine pyoderma in 2024

Date: August 21, 2024, at 7 p.m. (EDT)

Sign up now for this live webcast at communiVET.com/webcast/caninepyoderma

Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly recognized as a significant global threat to public health. Prudent use of antibiotics is an integral part of best veterinary practices. During this webcast, Dr. Vincent Defalque will focus on canine superficial pyoderma, the most prevalent infection in veterinary dermatology. The discussion will include evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcal skin infections.

06/30/2024

🇨🇦 Canadian friends - Ami(e)s canadien(ne)s❗
Will you join us in Boston? Or perhaps virtually?
Where are you from? Nous rejoindrez-vous à Boston? Ou peut-être virtuellement? D'où venez-vous?

🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 North American friends - Ami(e)s nord-américain(e)s - Amigos(as) norteamericanos(as)❗️
Will you join us in Boston?
Or perhaps virtually?
Where are you from?
Nous rejoindrez-vous à Boston?
Ou peut-être virtuellement?
D'où venez-vous?
¿Te unirás a nosotros en Boston?
¿O tal vez virtualmente?
¿De dónde eres?

06/26/2024

Don’t miss out on joining us in Boston next month! The WCVD occurs every 4 years and promises to be a fantastic educational and social experience for those interested in Veterinary Dermatology all over the world!

⚠WCVD10 STANDARD RATE REGISTRATION ENDS THURSDAY JUNE 27, 2024❗
📆 July 25-29, 2024
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
➡️ https://vetdermboston.com/registration
We invite you to join us❗
⚠Social media inboxes are not monitored. For any questions:
[email protected]
+1-604-681-5226, Ext. 222

05/24/2024

Don’t miss out on early bird tickets!

⚠ WCVD10 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY MAY 31, 2024 ❗
📆 July 25-29, 2024
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USA ❗
➡️ https://vetdermboston.com/registration
We invite you to join us❗
⚠Social media inboxes are not monitored. For any questions:
📧 [email protected]
📞+1-604-681-5226, Ext. 222

05/08/2024

Just ONE more week until Dr. Goodale's webinar!

The CAVD is collaborating with Communivet to provide an excellent webinar that will delve into how to get the most out of your biopsy samples.
DATE: May 15 at 7:00PM EST
Dr. Goodale received her veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Davis. She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatologists in 2016. After working in California for 5 years, Elizabeth moved home to Canada to join the team at VADER in 2018. She has an interest in immune mediated skin diseases, canine atopic dermatitis and equine dermatology

Link: communiVET.com/webcast/skinbiopsies

05/05/2024

Call for Speakers!

The Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology is excited to announce that we have paired with Communivet and they will be hosting 4 dermatology webinars from 2024- 2025.
The CAVD is looking for speakers/proposals for 1 hour sessions. Sessions will be
given virtually through Communivet’s platform.

Submission deadline: May 31st 2024.
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Language: English and French.
Honorarium: CAD$ 1,500 per hour.

Please contact [email protected] for more information!

05/03/2024

**FRIDAY HEADSCRATCHER**

Histopathology can be a vital part of a dermatology work-up for numerous diseases.

This dog had been camping in northern Ontario 2 weeks before developing cutaneous nodules and ocular discomfort.

What is your suspicion?
a) Reactive histiocytosis
b) Mycobacterial infection
c) Sterile nodular panniculitis
d) Blastomycosis

If you want to learn more about biopsies in Veterinary Dermatology, please join Dr. Goodale's webinar on May 15 at 7:00PM EST.
Link: communiVET.com/webcast/skinbiopsies

04/28/2024

Can’t make it to Boston in person?

Get access to 30 hours of CE from the comfort of your own home!

⚠️ Don’t have FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)❗
If you cannot make it in person to Boston, there will also be a virtual component🥰
💻30 hours of RACE approved, pre-recorded sessions
📅 View on-demand from July 27th until December 31, 2024
💲 Early 🐥 price is 125 US dollars ❗
Early bird registrations will end on Friday May 31, 2024 (at 23:59 Eastern Standard Time). Secure your spot now❗
👉 https://vetdermboston.com/registration/

04/22/2024

Want to get the most out of our skin biopsies? Well look no further!

The CAVD is collaborating with Communivet to provide an excellent webinar that will delve into how to get the most out of your biopsy samples.
DATE: May 15 at 7:00PM EST

Dr. Goodale received her veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Davis. She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatologists in 2016. After working in California for 5 years, Elizabeth moved home to Canada to join the team at VADER in 2018. She has an interest in immune mediated skin diseases, canine atopic dermatitis and equine dermatology

Register at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817096548388/WN_04JVIzsXSn--NGZxYzpTvg #/registration