The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Are you getting the most out of your veterinary skin cytology samples? When it comes to diagnosing skin infections and managing dermatology cases, knowing where, when, and how to collect samples can make all the difference. In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I share 5 practical tips to improve your skin cytology techniques, helping veterinarians collect better samples, identify infections more accurately, and make more informe...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! In this episode, I dig into why rechecks matter in veterinary dermatology: how I set expectations with owners from the first visit, what I look for at a recheck, the problems that slip through when owners skip them, and how I celebrate the “happy recheck” when things are going well. Plus, why “boring” is the best word in dermatology. Watch The Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@thedermvet3932 Follow The Derm Vet Podcast: https://www.i...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! What happens when a dermatology patient you've treated for years suddenly develops symptoms that don't quite add up? Is it another allergy flare, or could something entirely different be going on? In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I share two fascinating clinical cases that highlight the importance of looking beyond a patient's history and reconsidering your diagnosis when something doesn't fit. Watch The Episode: https://ww...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! What happens when a dog you've successfully managed for allergies suddenly starts developing new symptoms, recurrent pyoderma, or worsening pruritus? Is it truly a progression of atopic dermatitis, or could something else be going on? In this episode of The Derm Vet, I explore the importance of reframing your diagnostic approach when chronic dermatology cases stop responding to previously successful treatments. Building on last wee...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! What do you do when an itchy dog just isn’t responding to allergy treatment the way you expected? In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I break down my refractory allergy checklist to help veterinary professionals reevaluate difficult allergy cases. From choosing the wrong medication or dose to poor compliance, concurrent disease, and even an incorrect diagnosis, I walk through the key questions to ask before labeling a patient a...