Is the pet always scratching, licking their paws, or dealing with recurring ear problems? Could food be part of the reason?
Allergies can be frustrating for pets and their owners. Understanding what triggers itching and how nutrition can help manage these conditions is an important step toward improving our pets’ quality of life.
Join us for the next I-PETS Fall 2026 Webinar Series, featuring Dr. Clarissa Pimentel de Souza, DACVD, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- Itch Triggers and Nutrition: Managing Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
In this session, Dr. Souza will explore:
– How food allergies can contribute to itching and skin problems in dogs and cats.
– How dietary elimination trials help veterinarians identify food allergies.
– The role of nutrition in managing allergic skin conditions.
– Current approaches to helping pets find long-term relief from itching and discomfort.
- Meet our speaker: Dr. Clarissa Souza
Originally from Brazil, Dr. Souza graduated in Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and pursued advanced training in veterinary dermatology, including a fellowship at the University of Minnesota and a dermatology residency combined with a master’s program at Colorado State University. She is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (DACVD).
Since joining the University of Illinois in 2018, her clinical and research interests have focused on ear diseases, allergies, and antimicrobial stewardship in small animals.
-Tuesday, November 17, 2026
-3:00–4:00 PM Central Time
-FREE Live Online Webinar
Whether you are a pet owner who wants to better understand your pet’s itching and skin health, a veterinary professional, a student, or passionate about animal health, this webinar is for you!
- Better understanding leads to better care. Join us and discover how nutrition can make a difference in the lives of our pets!
- Register for FREE: https://lnkd.in/guqgwfGh
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