Pyoderma in dogs - best treatment approach

Dr. Diana FERREIRA
Dipl. ECVD
Duration : 29 min
Dermatology
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  • Historically, in the treatment of pyoderma, empirical systemic antibiotic therapy based on the clinical presentation was considered adequate, with an emphasis on the selection of an adequate antibiotic dose and duration of treatment.
  • With the recent emergence of multi-resistant bacteria, the approach to pyoderma has changed, and the correct diagnosis through cytological analysis and bacterial culture is now of great importance as it allows us to ensure the responsible use of systemic antibiotic therapy.
  • The objectives of this class are to provide keys for a correct choice of the most appropriate treatment for different types of pyoderma.
Dr Diana Ferreira completed in 2010 the degree with masters in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Lisbon. Afterwards, she performed traineeships in veterinary dermatology in Portugal and in Italy.

In 2011 she integrated the intern team of the Veterinary Clinic of the Barcelona University, where in 2012 she started the residency in Veterinary Dermatology and she obtained the Diplomate of the ECVD title in 2016.

In 2018 she founded the Portuguese Society of Veterinary Dermatology of which she was President of the directive board until 2020. She worked as a veterinary dermatologist in the United Kingdom, at the Animal Health Trust from 2015 until 2020.

Currently, Dr Diana Ferreira works as a veterinary dermatologist in Portugal at the OneVet Group.