Last week, Animal Health SmartBrief published a conversation with veterinary dermatologist Karen L. Campbell. Readers were asked to weigh in, as well. About 60 percent of those responding indicated they spent more than 26 percent of their time on companion animal dermatology.
Source: AVMA SmartBrief, September 22, 2016.
Veterinarians and owners alike know all too well the frustration of an itching pet, one of many clinical scenarios where the veterinarian must play the role of detective to sort through possible causes of symptoms.
INSIGHTS: We don’t know the sample size for this survey. However the numbers represent a significant time commitment to dermatology. For veterinary teams, this suggests that staff meetings and trainings about dermatology are needed. Representatives can be superior resources to help sift through products dedicated to dermatology. Lunch and learns and online trainings fit this category well.