Feline Atopic Syndrome: Clinical Approach and Management
Feline Atopic Syndrome: Clinical Approach and Management
Speaker:
Galia Sheinberg, MVZ, ESP, DLACVD
Date: 17 July 2025
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
In this educational session, Dr. Galia Sheinberg provides an overview of the evolving terminology surrounding feline allergic diseases, including feline atopic syndrome, feline atopic skin syndrome, and feline food allergy—terms refined by the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals in 2021.
Dr. Sheinberg explores the clinical similarities between feline atopic skin syndrome and feline food allergy, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges they present. She outlines a systematic approach to diagnosis, highlighting the importance of elimination diet trials and offering practical considerations and tips to improve client compliance and accuracy.
Viewers will gain insights into:
- Differentiating between overlapping clinical signs
- Implementing effective elimination diet trials
- Communicating with pet owners to support long-term management
This session is ideal for veterinary professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of feline allergic conditions and improve diagnostic outcomes through evidence-based nutritional strategies.
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References
Halliwell, R., Pucheu-Haston, C. M., Olivry, T., Prost, C., Jackson, H., Banovic, F., Nuttall, T., Santoro, D., Bizikova, P., & Mueller, R. S. (2021). Feline allergic diseases: Introduction and proposed nomenclature. Veterinary Dermatology, 32(1), 8–e2. doi: 10.1111/vde.12899
Santoro, D., Pucheu-Haston, C. M., Prost, C., Mueller, R. S., & Jackson, H. (2021). Clinical signs and diagnosis of feline atopic syndrome: Detailed guidelines for a correct diagnosis. Veterinary Dermatology, 32(1), 26–e6. doi: 10.1111/vde.12935