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DERM123-0424: Alopecia in Cats and Dogs

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Mitch Song, DVM, ACVD
Course Open: April 10-May 4, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, April 17 and 24, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by March 27, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by March 27, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
When you look at an animal (dog, cat, horse, etc.) what do you see? Hair. Unlike humans, animals are densely covered with hair and fur. When there are problems with the skin, usually the first thing to happen is a loss of hair. Often, hair is also the last thing to normalize as the skin is healing. This course will be directed at the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hair loss in dogs and cats. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical application of the information presented.


Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • examine dogs and cats with hair loss and formulate a list of differential diagnoses.
  • select and perform pertinent diagnostic tests to narrow the list of possible diseases and finally achieve a diagnosis for the problem.
  • formulate a treatment plan to address the problem(s) with a reasonable expectation of success.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in deepening their understanding of dermatology and improving patient outcomes..
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1162330)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session April 17, 2024): Alopecia in Cats and Dogs
This session will cover etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hair loss in dogs and cats. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical application of the information presented.

Week 2 (Real Time Session April 24, 2024): Alopecia in Cats and Dogs Continued
This session will continue the previous lecture with the work-up, diagnosis, and treatment of alopecia patients.


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by March 27, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by March 27, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 17, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357