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Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatologic workups you can bring to clinical practice right away. Also, stories about navigating the messy (yet beautiful) journey of being a vet mom while building a career you love.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the use of supplemental oxygen in a chamber under increased pressure so the blood oxygen concentration increases which facilitates healing. There are not many veterinary practices that have HBOT for pets. However, we are lucky enough to have Trenton Ewing, DVM, DACVD back on the podcast to discuss HBOT since his practice (Animal Dermatology Clinic in Pasadena, CA) has had HBOT available for years! Learn what diseases he has used this therapy to treat, what a typic...
It can be scary to have a dog that goes through a life-threatening reaction to a honeybee sting. Often, these dogs are young and active. Though owners can take preventative measures, it is impossible to guarantee 100% avoidance of these venomous insects. So, what can be done? Trenton Ewing, DVM, DACVD joins the podcast this week to discuss a very effective way to manage these cases. Dr. Ewing practices at Animal Dermatology Clinic in Pasadena, CA and has previously done research on venomous i...
It is back to school season! For this episode, I review the four things I have learned to implement as a dermatologist. Even as a specialist, I like to progress and grow into how I am practicing! We will go over how to use supplement and skin supportive diets, venomous insect testing, improving immunotherapy and proactive skin management. 00:00 Intro 02:15 Being more thoughtful in recommending skin supplements or skin diets 07:02 Venomous Insect Testing 09:33 Improving immunotherapy 12:48 Pro...
Skin damage and cutaneous wounds can be frustrating and difficult to manage. With a growing world of antibiotic resistance and difficult cases of skin repair, alternative solutions are needed. Zarasyl combines the natural power of silica to optimize the wound healing environment. The product helps to moisturize while being semi-occlusive to allow oxygen through the barrier. Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD is a frequent guest of the podcast and joins once again to discuss her experience with Zarasyl ...
I love getting your questions and answering them on the podcast. This week is one of my favorite topics: cytology! What tips do I have for direct impression smear vs. tape prep? How do I know the appropriate treatment based on quantity of infectious organisms? What is the difference between superficial pyoderma and deep pyoderma? Get your questions answered on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:22 What advice do you have for collecting tape prep versu...
Back again! Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) rejoins the podcast to talk about cats! Do clinical signs differ from dogs with neuro disease? What about the dreaded feline hyperesthesia syndrome? Should advanced imaging be considered? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to jump into the world of cat neuro/derm! 00:00 Intro 00:25 Dr. Fred Wininger and cats 02:13 Otitis Media in cats 06:44 Next step for treating 13:20 Treating concurrent sinusitis rhinitis 15:20 Feline...
A neurologist visits the podcast this week! Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) has recently opened a state-of-the-art neurology focused specialty center called The Animal Neurology Center in St. Louis, MO! He joins the podcast to discuss the clinical signs that can overlap between neurology and dermatology. Whether a head tilt, nystagmus or circling, how do you know where to start with your patient? Dr. Wininger has the unique ability to take a complicated subject (he's literally a br...
You always deliver the best questions when I do grab bag episodes... this one was POPULAR! I got so many questions about different aspects of otitis. Flush, ear meds, cats, TECABO referral, and more! Check out my answers to your top otitis questions on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! Intro 00:00 How To Tell If Otitis Is Due To Allergies With No Other Signs Of Pruritis 01:21 Recommendations To Manage Pseudomonas Otitis 04:44 Maintaining Allergic Ears That Flare But Don't Hav...
Overgrooming cats can be really difficult in general. Owners often don't see their itchy behavior and just noticed the consequences like a bald belly. In addition, cats can be resistant to veterinary visits and treatments. What if you are concerned that the cat could have a behavioral component to the skin disease? How do you work this up? Is it worth referring to a veterinary behaviorist? She's back! Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB practicing in Florida brings her expertise about feline behav...
1Can anxiety in dogs contribute to skin issues? How do you know if the patient needs to start with a dermatologist or behaviorist? Can improving chronic skin disease help a dog's anxiety? This week's podcast welcomes Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB who practices at a behavior clinic in Florida. Dr. Radosta provides insight of how a board certified veterinary behaviorist can be helpful for dogs dealing with cutaneous disease. Whether it is anxiety with therapy, the primary disease, etc. having a multi...
It is really difficult to know what topical treatment options to consider when dealing with a ruptured tympanum. When a difficult multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas otitis occurs, it is very common to have the tympanum ruptured. So, what do you do? Being cautious and upfront with owners about labeling is important. However, bad infections are also ototoxic and it is important we treat them appropriately. On this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast, I discuss things to consider when dealing w...
When a patient is going through an allergic flare, we focus on making the pet comfortable which is absolutely reasonable! However, we have to think of the prevention of future flares and frustration for that case. It is important for us to adjust our mindset once relief has been established and think of the long-term plan for that pet. Each plan can be unique depending on the case presentation, client's goals, etc. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast where I discuss sh...
Vasculitis can be a tricky disease. It can be more straightforward with tissue loss at the pinnal tips, but it isn't always that easy! Lesions can vary from claw loss to paw pad lesions to hair loss. Curtis Plowgian, DVM, DACVD joins the podcast from Animal Dermatology Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana for another episode! Dr. Plowgian wanted to discuss this topic after having a weird presentation in a cat... definitely strange to have vasculitis in a cat! Learn more about some of our weird vas...
As you progress in your career in the veterinary field, how do you help prepare the next generation? Whether you are a specialist, general practitioner, technician, etc. there are always opportunities to mentor. Curtis Plowgian, DVM, DACVD joins the podcast from Animal Dermatology Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. He wanted to discuss the opportunities he has had to mentor including lecturing for students at Purdue University and training residents (including one from across the world). Listen...
I love hearing the information you want to know! This week... I answered questions you submitted on an Instagram question sticker about pyoderma. Why does it happen? Is cytology really that necessary (hint: YES!)? When to culture? Learn the answers to your pesky pyoderma questions on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:09 What is the cause of Pyoderma? 02:54 Why does the crust build up? 03:42 Is it necessary to collect cytology if you see pustules? 05:37 J...
This episode of the podcast welcomes Dr. Kelly Keating, DACVP, DACVD. Dr. Keating sees clinical dermatology cases in Las Vegas and reviews dermatopathology. So, she has experience collecting the biopsy samples herself and reading them! Dr. Keating provides insight on how to maximize your histopathology findings and work with your dermatopathologist to get a diagnosis. Nobody wants to get back non-specific inflammation! You can go to https://www.animaldermatology.com/dermatopathology-services ...
Itch and inflammation are terms that are often used in allergies. However, it is important to consider how the various allergy medications affect each of these aspects of management. There are so many different presentations of allergies and no one-size-fits-all protocol. Knowing when you may need a drug more anti-inflammatory and not just anti-itch is important! Between Cytopoint, Apoquel, Zenrelia, cyclosporine and steroids... do you feel confident on when to select which medication? Check ...
She's back! Based on the success of grab bag episodes... Dr. Julia Miller is back to discuss canine atopic dermatitis! It is one of the most common diseases managed in veterinary dermatology. When do you pick a particular allergy medication? Are there allergy supplements that really work? What about ear maintenance? We answer the questions you submitted on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
We asked, you answered! Food allergy can be complicated and there so many different opinions out there. So, I invited fellow dermatologist and frequent guest on the podcast Dr. Julia Miller to discuss! Dr. Miller is a boarded dermatologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Listen as we take a practical approach regarding when to do a diet trial, what diet to use and how to work WITH (rather than AGAINST) your clients when working up a food allergy on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! ...
Cutaneous Malassezia (yeast) hypersensitivity shows up as a marked inflammatory and pruritic response to relatively low numbers of yeast organisms, though some dogs may also have overt infection with many yeast organisms on cytology. There is no specific criteria of how to diagnose these dogs and maintain treatment. However, there are hints of how you can look at the clinical signs and history to heighten your suspicion. Find out more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS...
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