Royal Canin Advances Pet Skin Care at 4th Indian Vet Dermatology Congress
17th, 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.
Royal Canin’s strategic partnership with ICVD IV was marked by scientific sponsorship and engagement with the veterinary community across India. Dedicated sponsor sessions and knowledge-sharing forums enabled discussions on nutrition-linked skin issues and preventive care.
Reflecting on the success of the event, Dr Vishal Dangle, Scientific Communication Manager, Royal Canin said, “At Royal Canin, we believe in empowering veterinary professionals through science and education. Our support of ICVD IV reflects our continued investment in a healthier future for pets. Dermatological issues are often complex and deeply linked to nutrition, environment, and emerging medical trends. In cases of skin diseases, especially, nutritional management should be seen as the first line defense and long-term strategy to break the cycle of infection-inflammation-
antibiotic use. With the rise of AMR, management of skin diseases through dietary intervention is not just beneficial – it is essential. And by facilitating a collaborative platform for global and Indian experts to exchange ideas and best practices, we aim to build stronger diagnostic capabilities and treatment outcomes.”
ICVD IV concluded with a valedictory session and gala dinner, marking a significant milestone in India’s veterinary dermatology journey, one that Royal Canin proudly championed.
