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Dog and Cat Dermatology and Nutrition Course

Pet owners' most common questions, explained in practice: nutrition, hair cycle, dermatology exams, parasitic, fungal, allergic and bacterial diseases, leishmaniasis, seborrheic syndromes, alopecia X and ear infections.

What's included

  • Free certificate on completion
  • Internship recommendation letter at the end
  • Support from teachers and the team
  • Student group
  • Job opportunities
  • App to study on your phone or computer
  • 12 months of access
  • Take just this course, or get all 7 in the bundle
fromUS$ 9 one-time
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What you will learn

From the basics to practice, at your own pace

Dog and cat nutrition: digestive physiology, types of kibble and natural diets
Skin semiology and classification of skin lesions
Routine dermatology exams: skin scraping, trichogram and cytology
Parasitic, fungal, allergic and bacterial skin diseases
Leishmaniasis: signs, diagnosis, staging and treatment
Seborrheic syndromes, alopecia X and ear infections in dogs and cats
Full syllabus

11 modules and 50 lessons

Exactly as they are on the platform. Open each module to see the lessons.

1Pet Nutrition5 lessons+
  1. Physiology of the digestive system
  2. Basics of dog and cat nutrition
  3. Nutritional management of dogs and cats and pet food market trends
  4. Types of kibble vs. natural diets
  5. Regulation and legislation for the pet food industry
2Skin Semiology5 lessons+
  1. Materials for modules 1 and 2 (download)
  2. Hair cycle
  3. History taking in dermatology
  4. Classification of skin lesions and their meaning (color changes, solid formations, fluid-filled lesions, thickness changes, tissue loss and combined lesions)
  5. Classification of pruritus
3Routine Dermatology Exams6 lessons+
  1. Parasitological exam of skin scrapings and its variants
  2. Trichology, trichography and their use in the dermatology routine
  3. Hair bulb assessment and hair shaft abnormalities
  4. Wood's lamp
  5. Cytology in dermatology
  6. Biopsy vs. histopathology
4Parasitic Skin Diseases4 lessons+
  1. Tick, flea and louse infestations
  2. Demodicosis
  3. Canine and feline scabies
  4. Ear mites in dogs and cats and lynxacariasis
5Fungal Skin Diseases3 lessons+
  1. Dermatophytosis
  2. Sporotrichosis
  3. Malassezia dermatitis
6Leishmaniasis8 lessons+
  1. Definitions and geographic distribution
  2. Species and importance
  3. Clinical signs in dogs and cats
  4. Diagnosis and interpretation
  5. Staging
  6. Staging-based treatments
  7. Importance as a zoonosis
  8. Prevention, patient control and monitoring
7Allergic Dermatitis4 lessons+
  1. Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)
  2. Food allergy
  3. Atopic dermatitis
  4. Feline atopic syndrome
8Everyday Bacterial Dermatitis5 lessons+
  1. Classification of pyoderma
  2. Dysbiosis vs. infection
  3. Interpreting cultures and choosing the therapy
  4. Culture identification and therapy
  5. Bacterial resistance
9Seborrheic and Keratinization Disorders5 lessons+
  1. Classification of skin lesions
  2. Diagnosis of keratinization disorders
  3. Primary seborrheic syndromes
  4. Topical therapy: choosing the best shampoo
  5. Systemic therapy: when to use it
10Alopecia X3 lessons+
  1. Differential diagnosis
  2. Hormonal diagnosis
  3. Available therapies
11Ear Infections2 lessons+
  1. Ear infections in dogs
  2. Ear infections in cats
Who it's for

This course is for you if…

Assistants and clinic receptionists who deal with skin complaints every day
Groomers who want to recognize skin problems
Pet owners who want to understand feeding and allergies
How it works

From enrollment to certificate

1

Enrollment

Choose your plan and make a single payment by card.

2

Instant access

Your login arrives by email as soon as payment is confirmed.

3

Study at your own pace

Recorded lessons, on your phone or computer, with support from the team.

4

Certificate and letter

On completion, the certificate is issued at no cost, along with the internship letter.

Pricing

Two plans, the same 12 months

This course only
US$ 9one-time

A single payment of US$ 9, no monthly fee.

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  • The full chosen course
  • Free certificate on completion · internship recommendation letter at the end
  • Support from teachers and the team
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US$ 17one-time

A single payment of US$ 17, no monthly fee.

I want all 7 courses
  • All 7 courses unlocked at once
  • Free certificate for each course · internship recommendation letter at the end
  • Support from teachers and the team
Frequently asked questions

Before you start

Do I need experience or a degree?

No. The course starts with the basics and builds up to practice, in plain language.

Is the certificate valid?

Yes. Clickvet is a school with over 10 years of history and issues a valid digital certificate, with workload and syllabus.

How long do I have to finish?

12 months of access on any plan. You study at your own pace and can rewatch lessons as many times as you want.

How do the plans work?

With a one-time payment of US$ 9 you get this course only. With a one-time payment of US$ 17 you get all 7 Clickvet courses at once. No monthly fee. Both include 12 months of access, a free certificate and a recommendation letter.

What if I don't like it?

You have a 7-day guarantee from the purchase date. Just request a refund by email at [email protected].

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