Learning Module With Dr. Andrew Rosenberg and Dr. Adam Christman

Program Overview: This session explores the current gold standard for diagnosing food allergies in companion animals and addresses the limitations of serum and saliva-based testing. Board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Andrew Rosenberg and Dr. Adam Christman discuss practical strategies for client compliance during elimination trials, recent innovations in hypoallergenic diets, and how to distinguish food allergies from other adverse food reactions. The session is ideal for veterinary professionals looking to strengthen their diagnostic confidence and clinical communication on this complex topic.

Serum Testing & Beyond

00:20

How reliable is serum testing for identifying allergens in dogs and cats, and how should results be interpreted in practice?

00:42

Can you explain the differences between intradermal testing and serum testing—and when one might be preferred over the other?

01:57

What are the main limitations of serum testing, and how can veterinarians mitigate false positives or misleading outcomes?

03:23

How do you recommend incorporating serum test results into a long-term allergy management plan?

07:34

Are there any emerging biomarkers or enhancements in serum testing technology that practitioners should be aware of?

Food Allergies in Companion Animals

00:18

What’s the current gold standard for diagnosing food allergies in companion animals, and why is it still considered best practice?

00:51

How do you approach cases where owners are non-compliant or struggle with strict dietary trials?

02:04

Are there any recent advancements in hypoallergenic diets or novel protein sources that have improved outcomes for food-allergic pets?

04:54

How do you differentiate between food allergies and other forms of adverse food reactions during diagnosis?

Skin Cytology & Digital Tools

00:18

What role does skin (and ear) cytology play in the day-to-day management of dermatological cases, and how has its value evolved—especially when combined with thorough history-taking, pruritic scoring, and flea control strategies? How can a dermatologic database improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment monitoring in practice?

03:30

What common pitfalls do veterinarians face when interpreting both skin and ear cytology, and what practical steps can improve accuracy?

04:16

Do you see AI or digital pathology tools transforming the way we use skin cytology in the near future?

06:24

Can we provide good medicine to our dermatologic patients for those on a budget and with ‘vetflation’ in play?

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