The three-day event brought together over 500 veterinary professionals, postgraduate students, and academicians who engaged in scientific exchange of knowledge for the betterment of pet dermatology
16th, June 2025: When it comes to our pets’ well-being, their dermatological health plays a crucial role, and in tropical countries like India, pets often suffer from various skin issues. To help veterinarians manage pets’ skin health better, Royal Canin, a leader in the ‘Health through Nutrition’ for cats and dogs, reinforced its commitment to scientific knowledge sharing and clinical advancement in veterinary dermatology through its role as one of the prime sponsors 4th Indian Congress for Veterinary Dermatology (ICVD IV). Held from 13th to 15th June 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Pune, the international symposium, hosted by the Association for Veterinary Dermatology (India), brought together global and Indian experts, researchers, and practitioners to address pressing dermatological challenges in small animals.
Serving as a platform for 500+ veterinary professionals, postgraduate students, and academicians, ICVD IV enabled them to engage in three intensive days of scientific exchange for the betterment of pet dermatology. The congress focused on “Recent Trends in Veterinary Dermatology: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance,” underlining the critical need for evidence-based approaches in an era of increasing resistance to conventional treatments.
The event commenced with a high-demand pre-conference hands-on workshop on diagnostic cytology and dermatopathology led by renowned expert Dr. Sonya Bettenay. This was followed by a series of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) sessions featuring international dermatology leaders like Dr. Koji Nishifuji and Dr. Susan Paterson. Topics ranged from the diagnostic workup of pruritic skin diseases in dogs and cats to the latest guidelines on canine pyoderma and topical therapy solutions. The sessions highlighted Royal Canin’s longstanding support for science-based care and a holistic understanding of pet dermatological disorders.
