The course will cover how to manage difficult, severe skin conditions that go beyond the typical pyoderma. We will cover important aspects of the diagnostic work up and numerous therapeutic options from the tried and true to the new and exciting. We will reach beyond steroids and antibiotics to discuss how multimodal treatment plans can lead to happier pets and happier owners. Learning Objectives: ⦁ Feel comfortable describing severe dermatologic lesions and developing a differential list. ⦁ Understand how best to utilize diagnostics to come up with an appropriate treatment plan. ⦁ Better understand the benefit of a multimodal approach to treatment. ⦁ Learn about the many therapeutic tools available for managing these diseases. ⦁ Feel confident approaching these non-allergic, more severe dermatologic diseases.