Dr. Charli Dong, DACVD, joins the podcast to tackle one of the most frustrating and common cases in practice: the itchy dog that just will not get better. If you have ever had a client convinced it is “just a food allergy” while their dog continues to suffer, this episode is your playbook. Dr. Dong breaks down canine atopic dermatitis in a way that actually makes sense, from puppies presenting earlier than expected to the messy overlap between food allergies and environmental triggers. You will walk away with a clearer approach to multimodal management, including when to use diet trials, how to set realistic expectations, and why the skin barrier and nutrition matter more than ever. This is practical, real-world dermatology that helps you feel more confident the next time an allergic dog walks through your door.This episode is brought to you ad-free by Hill's Pet Nutrition! Hill's Therapeutic Derm: https://www.hillsvet.comxpet-nutrition/derm Hill's Veterinary Academy: https://na.hillsvna.com/en_US/dashboard Dr. Charli Dong is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with extensive experiencing diagnosing and managing canine allergic skin disease, including canine atopic dermatitis. Her clinical and research interests focus on improving the lives of itchy dogs through better long-term management strategies, skin barrier support and evidence-based therapeutics – a holistic approach. Education is central to Dr. Dong’s passion. She has served as Exam Chair for the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, is actively involved in training dermatology residents and teach veterinary students, and is a frequent national and international speaker. She has authored numerous scientific publications, with an emphasis on translating emerging research into practical, real-world guidance for both veterinarians and pet owners.