Flex Forecast: July/August 2026

Chasing the Cause: identifying triggers and applying dietary solutions in canine otitis

• Topic: Dermatology
• Speaker: Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD
• Sponsor: Royal Canin
• CE Credit: 0.50

Otitis externa is a prevalent complaint in patients presented to small animal practices. This inflammatory disease of the external ear canal and/or pinna can have an acute or chronic presentation. Diagnosis and management of otitis externa depend on identifying the type of infection. However, it is essential to figure out the underlying cause of the infection. Learn how to identify the primary cause of canine otitis and how nutritional changes to help manage them long-term even for atopic dermatitis!

Flip the Script: How an Online Pharmacy Strengthens Your Practice

• Topic: Practice management

• Speaker: Caitlin DeWilde, DVM
• Sponsor: Covetrus
• CE Credit: 0.50

The session addresses how online pharmacies can work alongside traditional in-clinic pharmacy services, driving higher engagement, improving client satisfaction, and enhancing revenue. DeWilde will cover the challenges of competing with big-box retailers and how marketing and streamlined workflows can effectively differentiate your pharmacy services. By the end of the session, participants will understand the importance of integrating an online pharmacy to elevate both the client experience and the practice’s business model.

Satisfying Diet Trials: Improving Client Education on Food Allergies

• Topic: Dermatology
• Speaker: Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD
• Sponsor: Blue Buffalo
• CE Credit: 1.00

If only it were as easy as submitting a test to know which foods a pet is allergic to. Because reliable serum tests for food allergies have not been developed and because adverse food reactions are chronic and frustrating, veterinarians must partner with pet owners to successfully complete an elimination diet trial to rule out, diagnose, and manage this lifelong condition. Decreasing a pet owner's fear, anxiety and stress surrounding diet trials through communication and education can make a world of difference for the whole family's quality of life in just two months. This discussion will provide veterinarians and support staff with an understanding of food allergies, elimination diet trials, and communication tools to successfully partner with clients in diagnosing and managing food allergic pets.

Inside the Clinic:Practical dermatology for the every day veterinary professional

• Topic: Dermatology
• Speaker: Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, and Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD
• Sponsor: Dechra
• CE Credit: 1.5

Step inside a real-world dermatology practice and experience how dermatologists approach ear and skin disease--from diagnostics to treatment decisions—in a dynamic, case-based format. This interactive CE session brings cytology to life, breaking down practical workflows, common pitfalls, and how to confidently translate findings into targeted therapy. Miller, Griffin and Jeff Tinsley, DVM, share real world clinical cases with you in real time.