Color dilution alopecia (CDA) is an inherited condition that causes patches of hair loss, and may also include flaky skin and pruritus. The condition is associated with individuals who have a “dilute” color, and is most commonly seen in dogs with a blue or fawn coat. Learn about this interesting disease, how to diagnose it appropriately and manage it long-term.
You always hear me mention "cytology everything"! But, how do you actually collect a diagnostic cytology sample? Cytology is the minimum database of any dermatology case. So, it is important to find 2-3 techniques you feel comfortable with and become a PRO at them. From direct impression to tape to toothpick samples, get a step-by-step guide on the difference collection methods. Don't forget to check out The Derm Nerds which includes a cytology collection PDF and RACE approved cytology presentat...
I asked you what you have learned from the podcast this year. My husband joins me again (check out the 2020 wrap up!) to chat about your responses. From cytology to feline dermatology to being a veterinary parent, check out a summary of 2021! Thank you for continuing to help this podcast grow and reach more people!
IL-31 has gained a lot of attention in the last decade based on its role in pruritus for canine allergic dermatitis. Also, the specific therapies that target this pruritic cytokine (Apoquel and Cytopoint). This episode welcomes Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD. She is a boarded certified dermatologist at MSPCA-Angell West in Waltham, MA. Dr. Painter has recently released an online course all about canine allergies (theallergicdog.com) that dives even further into this important topic!...
Laura Dennis joins the podcast for this episode. She is the Vice- President of Sales and Marketing for Xoran Technologies. She provides her marketing expertise on ways that you can allow your practice to thrive. For example, if you have innovative technology such as cone beam CT and want to inform clients and other clinics.
As a general practitioner, you see itchy, infected pets all day long. But, when do you decide to make the referral to a dermatologist? Every veterinarian is going to have a different comfort level with managing chronic, allergic pets. Every client is going to have a different threshold for getting a specialist involved with their pet. However, there are some basic guidelines that can be used of when referral can fit into your recommendations.
Stenotic ears can be very challenging to get under control and manage long-term. Get the 5 top tips to be successful with reversing these severe changes!
The podcast welcomes back Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC! How can you tell if a dog's licking is related to allergies or behavior? It may not be as straight forward as you think since there can be some overlap. Client communication, multimodal treatment, etc. Dig into some details of this complex area of case management!
How much grooming is too much grooming in a cat? Can stress really be the cause? Do you refer them to a dermatologist, internist or behaviorist? Learn where to start with overgrooming cats! Diagnostics, causes and how to get them under control and comfortable.
The podcast welcomes Dr. Amy Thomson, DVM, DAVDC (@toothy.thomson) to discuss cases that can cross over from dentistry to dermatology. Learn about oral lesions, how to biopsy them and client education. We discuss eosinophilic granuloma complex and autoimmune and neoplastic diseases in the mouth.
Proliferative and Necrotizing Otitis Externa (PNOE) is a rare autoimmune disease that can affect young cats. Once you see a picture of this disease, you won't forget it! Learn about the clinical apperance and treatment options available for this crusty disease.
Since owners are having a hard time getting into their general veterinarian, there is an increase amount of dermatologic patients trying presenting to the emergency veterinary clinic. This can be acute moist dermatitis (“hot spots”), otitis and general allergic itch. Dr. Nell Dalton, DVM (WestVet in Boise, ID) discuss this in this podcast episode. She communicates with owners that life-threatening emergencies take precedent, but she tries to accommodate dermatology patients as much as she can. K...
Symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy is an autoimmune disease that can cause dog's to slough their claws. It can be very painful and requires chronic management. Learn the approach to this disease from diagnosis to treatment.
Cone-beam computed tomography systems are a variation of traditional computed tomography (CT) systems. This technology has been used in human dentistry with the ability to rotate around the patient, capturing data using a cone-shaped X-ray beam. This information can be used to reconstruct a 3D image of the patient’s anatomy. Cone-beam CT is making its way into veterinary medicine. Beyond dentistry, it can be used to evaluate the middle ear, limbs, etc. A more affordable and portable option! Dr. ...
Initially, I was a little thrown off when I heard Douxo ® was changing their main active ingredient from phytosphingosine to ophytrium. Why change it now? But, as I learned more about the upgrades that were being made to the new Douxo ® S3 line, I was really excited hear about the thought and innovation that went into upgrading this line. On this episode of the podcast, I got to talk to two amazing ladies from Ceva Animal Health: Dr. Christine Mullins (veterinary services manager) and Jacqueline...
With veterinary clinics being so busy, it seems helpful to hand out an antihistamine dose over the phone when a client calls about their itchy pet. However, the more we learn about the pathomechanism of pruritus in dogs, histamine doesn’t play as big of a role as originally thought. Pruritus from canine atopic dermatitis is actually driven by various proinflammatory and pruritogenic cytokines such as interleukin-31. In the veterinary profession, we have so many amazing therapies that provide fas...
Dermatophytosis can be a frustrating disease process. There are many different diagnostic tests and treatment options. This episode reviews "Diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats: clinical consensus guidelines of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology". This was an extensive review of the literature over several years. The article is available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28516493/
On this episode, I discuss the four common flare factors for allergic pets. If a dog becomes itchy despite the use of an effective antipruritic, we want to assure a flare factor isn’t complicating things before switching our allergy management. Listen in to see if you agree with these flare factors!
From my hotel room in Las Vegas for WVC, a basic overview of the various ear flushes you should consider carrying in the clinic. Pick 3 different types such as antiseptic, TrizEDTA and cerumenolytic.
An allergic workup is key to reduce itch in dogs and control infection long-term. Identifying the underlying cause of pruritus is essential to minimize the severity and frequency of infections. This leads to less resistant bacteria in our patients and reduction in systemic medications over the lifetime of the pet. In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Schissler, DVM, MS, DACVD. We discuss the canine allergic workup and the importance of communication to owners of allergic pe...
Allergies are chronic, frustrating and expensive. With so many different things to treat (itch, infection, parasites, etc.), costs can add up quickly. This2 episode welcomes Dr. Adam Christman, DVM, MBA. He is the Chief Veterinary Officer for Fetch DVM 360. We discuss how common allergies are in the clinic and how offering pet insurance to your clients at a young age can alleviate a lot of the financial burden for this chronic disease management. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Natio...
Do you know how to recognize the clinical signs of epitheliotropic lymphoma in dogs? Remember, not every itchy dog is allergic. Listen to this quick overview of this disease including clinical signs, diagnostics and treatment options.
When should you be suspicious of an autoimmune disease? How do you collect the best biopsy samples? This podcast episode welcomes Dr. Tyler Jordan, DVM, DACVD to discuss the basics of autoimmune skin diseases in dogs and cats. Dr. Jordan is currently earning his PhD degree at North Carolina State University including research in canine pemphigus foliaceus. This is a great overview of autoimmune diseases- how to recognize them clinically, diagnose and manage with therapeutics.
Apoquel® (oclacitinib tablet) and Cytopoint are tremendous tools in the management of allergic and atopic dermatitis in dogs. On this episode of The Derm Vet podcast, I got to discuss both of these therapies with Dr. Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD. Dr. Liska is a senior veterinary specialist in dermatology with Zoetis Petcare. Learn how these therapies can be successfully utilized during the canine allergic workup and provide relief from pruritus. This podcast was sponsored by Zoetis. Zoetis is dedicate...
Dr. Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD joins this episode of the podcast. He is the medical director of Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO. Topical therapy in canine otitis can be very frustrating due to all of the product options and recurrence of infections. Dr. Dell provides advice on the diagnostic workup of canine otitis and how to create a therapeutic plan for each individual case. Topical commercial leave-in products (such as Osurnia) can provide an easy way to treat infections and increa...
August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month! This is the third year of raising awareness for itchy pets and what veterinarians can do to help provide fast relief. On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Dr. Michele Rosenbaum, VMD, DACVD (Medical Lead for Dermatology at Zoetis Petcare) and Cammie Johnson (Senior Marketing Manager for Dermatology at Zoetis Petcare). Hear about all the fun things you can do to celebrate Itchy Pet Awareness Month in the clinic to help educate owners! Check out these great...
Interdigital furuncles (aka interdigital cysts) can be very uncomfortable for the pet and alarming for the owner. The difficult thing about management is the (often) multifactorial component (infection, allergies, arthritis, etc.). Treating infection, decreasing inflammation and working up the underlying cause is imperative in successful management. Get a brief overview of this disease and what you can do to make these pets feel better!
Dealing with acute or chronic otitis can be really difficult. Especially when it becomes resistant to therapies. Knowing which topical ear flushes should be used in gram-negative infections can maximize success of your difficult otitis cases. Gram negative infections (such as Pseudomonas sp.) are notorious for creating biofilms which can make treatment even more challenging. TrizEDTA is an ingredient in several different veterinary ear flushes which can help. TrizEDTA has antibioitic-potentiatin...
Dermatology and critical care cases may seem quite different, but there are more similarities than you may think. Setting client expectations, considering long-term management and prioritizing treatment in certain cases are important whether it is for a patient with DKA or allergies. Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT joins me on the podcast today to give her view as a criticalist managing skin and ear cases. As the CEO of VETgirl, Dr. Lee is an expert on teaching veterinarians how to manage ca...
Perianal fistula is an autoimmune disease predominantly seen in German Shepherd dogs. It can be very uncomfortable and various clinical signs. But, when appropriately diagnosed, medical management can drastically improve the dog's quality of life. Learn how to diagnose this disease, appropriately document location in medical records and how to approach medical management.
