Webinar
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20h0
DATE: 24 May 2017
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TIME: Session 1: 12:00
MAY
Session 2: 20:00
COST: Absolutely Free - compliments of Virbac
RSVP: Book your spot - http://vetlink.co.za/webinars/
Please Note: We are running TWO sessions on the same day - please choose the
time which best suits you. Only 50 delegates per session.
Diagnosis and Management of Otitis Externa
Otitis externa is one of the most common reasons why a dog is brought to a vet-
erinarian and accounts for up to 15% of all canine ve terinary case presentations.
The causes of otitis externa are divided into predisposing factors, primary causes
and perpetuating factors. All these factors should be considered when diagnos-
ing and treating otitis externa in order to successfully manage these cases. Otos-
copy and cytology of the ear canals are essential diagnostic procedures in every
case of otitis externa. Other diagnostic procedures such as culture and sensi-
tivity and imaging such as radiography, CT and MRI are indicated in some cases.
Proper ear cleaning is indicated in most cases of otitis externa. Topical treatment
is indicated in almost every case and systemic treatment in some cases as well.
Biofilms are a newly recognised complication with especially Pseudomonas oti-
tis externa. Management of specific causes of otitis externa such as allergic otitis
externa and Pseudomonas otitis externa will be discussed. Owner compliance is
crucial for successful management of otitis externa.
Sponsored by:
Shaping the future of animal health
SPEAKER:
Dr Heidi Schroeder
Dr Heidi Schroeder qualified as a vet-
erinarian from the Faculty of Veterinary
Science, Onderstepoort, in 1988. She
obtained her MMedVet(Med) – Specialist
Physician degree from the same univer-
sity in 1994. During this time, she was a
senior lecturer in the Small Animal Med-
icine Department. She left the University
in 1996 to start a Small Animal Medicine
referral practice in Pretoria. She has a
special interest in Dermatology and at-
tends to many dermatological referral
cases. She has been lecturing to veteri-
narians all over South Africa on a variety
of dermatological topics and has written
several cpd articles on various dermatol-
ogy topics. She was awarded a sponsor-
ship by the World Association for Veteri-
nary Dermatology (WAVD) to attend the
8th World congress of Veterinary Der-
matology in Bordeaux in 2016. Together
with Prof Andy Leisewitz, she founded
the South African Veterinary Dermatolo-
gy Interest group which aims to promote
dermatology in South Africa.
UPCOMING WEBINARS: 24 May - Dr Heidi Schroeder | 17 August - Prof Andy Hillier | October 2017 - Dr Rick Last
We have established a facebook group earlier this year and already have 700 members from all over the world. We would
like to invite all Veterinarians who are interest in Veterinary Dermatology to join. With this new platform we will be able to
communicate easier and share interesting cases, discuss difficult cases, new treatments, etc.
In order to join the SAVDIG, a registered facebook account is required. It is really simple.
1. Go to www.facebook.com
2. Register yourself as a user on facebook under create account. All new users must have a functional email address.
3. During registration please stipulate the region and practice you work at for our demographic purposes.
3. Once you have registered and have a fully functional facebook account please click on the link below or copy this into the
URL whilst you are logged into facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/300873470265888/?ref=bookmarks
4. You can request to join this group and we will confirm.
5. The facebook page allows each member to upload any photos or post remarks.
If you have any struggles or need assistance please feel free to email Cameron Prior on [email protected]. Cameron is
a keen final year veterinary student at Onderstepoort, who has been very helpful in changing the format away from the old
web forum site to a newer social media platform to make the group more accessible. Interested parties can also contact
Heidi Schroeder ([email protected]) or Andy Leizewitz ([email protected])
Shaping the future of animal health