The Derm Vet Podcast

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD•www.thedermvet.com

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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Episodes

8. Apoquel, Cytopoint, Atopica, steroids... which do I choose?

There are so many different anti-itch and anti-inflammatory medications out there. Which do you reach for when dealing with an allergic dog or cat? Dermatology is not cookie cutter and there are so many different combinations of therapies out there for managing allergic dermatitis. This episode will explore different guidelines for when to select Apoquel, Cytopoint, Atopica or corticosteroids. Examples include diet trials, young dogs, concurrent diseases and stenotic otitis.

Feb 13, 2020•24 min

7. Basic tips to improve your feline derm skills

You don't have to dread seeing feline derm cases! By using fear free techniques and understanding the unique ways cats exhibit different hypersensitivities, feline dermatology can be fun and rewarding! This episode goes over some basic ways you can quickly improve your skills when working up a cat with allergies. Future episodes will go more in depth regarding the allergic workup itself and treatment options.

Jan 30, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6. Why your allergic patients should start immunotherapy

If you have a perfectly controlled allergic patient on medications, why bother to refer them for allergy testing and immunotherapy? There are so many tools we have to provide a good quality of life for our allergic pets. However, allergies are a chronic disease process and we want to make sure to offer the best, safest long term options. This episode will go over the basic philosophies of immunotherapy and why you should refer to your local dermatologist for environmental allergy testing.

Jan 16, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. #vetmom. How to survive the chaos.

Being a veterinarian is hard. Being a mom is hard. Being a vet mom definitely has its challenges. But it can be one of the most rewarding titles! As working moms are taking over the veterinary field, it is important for us to support one another and be transparent. We can learn from each other and get through the crazy seasons of life by sharing the ups and the downs. This podcast will break down tips to preserve your sanity, focus on work-life integration and be productive as a #vetmom.

Jan 09, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. How to perform skin biopsies

A skin biopsy is one of the most important diagnostic tools in veterinary dermatology. When performed properly, it can provide a wealth of information and, hopefully, a definitive diagnosis. However, inconclusive results can be frustrating for the clinician and owner. In this episode, we will discuss tips to maximize collection of quality skin biopsies including site selection, timing of procedure, technique and submission. Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Co...

Jan 01, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. Collecting a derm history

Is it a rash that itches? Or an itch that becomes a rash? There are so many clues that can be discovered in a quality derm history. But it can be daunting to ask so many questions when you are short on time. Learn some directed questions to help guide you through the diagnostic workup of your itchy patients. Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dec 19, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. Diagnosing pododermatitis

Pododermatitis is an inflammatory process that can cause a lot of discomfort and inflammation to the paws of dogs and cats. This episode goes through diagnostic testing and differentials for pododermatitis including demodicosis, interdigital cysts and dermatophytosis. Paw pads and claw disorders will not be covered in this episode. Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...

Dec 11, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. Don't fear the smear! Cytology 101.

Cytology should be performed on a frequent basis in any veterinary clinic seeing daily dermatology cases. However, it is often one of the most underutilized tools. Becoming familiar and comfortable with collecting and reading cytologies can be a game changer for your itchy patients! It is a quick, cost effective diagnostic tool that can help guide your workup and evaluate the patient's response to medication. We will cover collecting cytology samples and how to use it in your daily practice. Don...

Dec 03, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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