RVG Symptom Masterclass: Itching Edition

Course overview

This three-part lecture series focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical reasoning in small animal dermatology, specifically addressing acute and chronic pruritus in dogs and cats. The program emphasizes pattern recognition, logical case progression, common diagnostic failure points, and strategic management of chronic itch. Rather than focusing on pharmacologic details or long-term allergy management plans, this course strengthens early diagnostic classification and clinical strategy to reduce misdiagnosis, inappropriate escalation of therapy, and unresolved chronic cases. Participants will leave with improved confidence in distinguishing common pruritic patterns in dogs and cats and in managing chronic itch cases using structured clinical reasoning.