When a patient is going through an allergic flare, we focus on making the pet comfortable which is absolutely reasonable! However, we have to think of the prevention of future flares and frustration for that case. It is important for us to adjust our mindset once relief has been established and think of the long-term plan for that pet. Each plan can be unique depending on the case presentation, client's goals, etc. 

Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast where I discuss shifting to this mindset with ease including a recent cat case I had to go through a treatment adjustment.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
02:21 A common scenario that I see at the clinic
06:43 Laying the foundation down for the pet to succeed
11:16 Cat case with really bad pyoderma
13:12 Considering allergy testing
15:01 Outro