It’s Itchy Pet Awareness Month! Come listen to this podcast episode with Alice Joseph and Dr. Shannon Cabell of Zoetis. We will discuss fun ways to get your practice ready for Itchy Pet Awareness Month in August including wonderful resources listed below: www.itchypetawarenessmonth.com www.itchingforhelp.com www.zoetispetcare.com/blog
Flea bite hypersensitivity is a common cause of pruritus and secondary infection in dogs and cats. It can be easy to prescribe flea prevention and assume you have ruled it out. But some cases need a little more detail when collecting history and providing discharge instructions... How is the owner giving the flea prevention? Are other dogs and cats on quality fast flea prevention? What frequency is owner giving the prevention? Find out about a recent case I had where the pet was on great flea pr...
Welcome Dr. Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD back to the podcast. She is a senior veterinary dermatologist with Zoetis. One of her passions involves a dog breed that we see quite often in dermatology... The West Highland White Terrier aka Westie! Hear all about this allergy prone breed and the amazing research being done through the Westie Foundation of America (westiefoundation.org). Some wonderful studies are mentioned on this episode. The references are listed below: 1. Favrot C et al. Atopic d...
This week's episode goes over differentials, diagnosis and treatment options for histiocytoma. Do you "wait and see" or go for the removal? Check out your options here!
This week's episode is all about canine papillomavirus. They aren't always obvious wart-like lesions in young dogs. Did you know there are inverted papillomas? Pigmented plaque-like lesions in Pugs? Check out the podcast to take a little dive into this common virus.
Resistant infections seem to get worse every year. So how do you handle a culture that comes back with limited antibiotic options? Or an owner can't afford to culture but systemic antibiotics are not resolving the pyoderma? Dilute bleach is an inexpensive, effective topical option for pyoderma. There are various concentrations listed in the literature and certain tips that can increase your chances of being successful with implementing bleach as a rinse, spot treatment or soak.
We always want easy wins in veterinary dermatology... and Scabies is absolutely one of them! Sarcoptic mange can make an animal miserable. But, luckly, it is a very easy mite to treat leading to fast comfort! However, this mite can be sneaky and difficult to find on skin scrapings. Check out this podcast episode for lesion distribution, diagnosis, history and treatment!
You hear dermatologists mention the "multimodal approach to allergies" but what does that mean beyond prescribing an anti-itch therapy? Find out why the epidermal barrier matters and how you can help restore it for your itchy patients.
Otitis can be a frustrating disease to diagnose and manage. However, it is one of the most common diseases seen in general practice. Successful treatment does not just mean picking the right ear drop. You have to consider why the infection is happening and what other factors are present that may complicate remission of the disease. Learn how the PSPP system can be a quick way to have a full view of how to manage a complicated otitis case!
Bald belly cats present commonly in veterinary dermatology. Many of these cats develop bald bellies due to overgrooming but there are also non-pruritic causes. What history questions should you ask? What differentials should you consider? What other clinical signs should you look for? Check out this episode of the podcast to feel confident in the bald belly kitty workup!
Stephen Kochis, DVM joins the podcast to discuss dermatology in shelter medicine. He is the Chief Medical Officer for the Oregon Humane Society in Portland, OR. Dr. Kochis discusses some of the amazing work he does in shelter medicine managing dermatologic diseases including feline dermatophytosis and canine allergies. Also, the importance of getting to know your local shelters.
Before referring a dog or cat to a dermatologist, what should you do? Of course we love cytology, diet trials, topical therapy, etc. but there is ONE particular thing I would love for every case to have before seeing us at the dermatology clinic. Check out this episode of the podcast to find out my top request!
Claw fold disease is often overlooked in dogs and cats during the dermatologic examination. However, this a common anatomical area that is affected in pets with allergies, infections, parasites or autoimmune diseases. Though there are similarities in claw fold diseases between dogs and cats, there are some differences that should be recognized as well. Learn all about clinical signs, diagnostics and differentials in this episode!
Welcome Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD to the podcast to discuss canine allergic and atopic dermatitis! She is a senior veterinary dermatologist with Zoetis. We’ve come a long way in our ability to manage allergic skin diseases in dogs. Due to our increased knowledge based on research, there are better therapeutics available. We have learned that several Type 2 cytokines such as IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-13, and IL-31 are major players in mediating allergic pruritus and inflammation. These cytokines ...
How do you diagnose and appropriately treat yeast otitis? What if it doesn't respond? When do you reach for systemic medications? Learn why cytology is SO important in these cases and how to manage yeast otitis.
Discussing food changes and diet trials with clients can be very frustrating and emotional. How do you break down that barrier? How do you gain confidence as a clinician when you are already dreading the conversation? Learn some tips and tricks on approaching the food talk with your clients!
Technicians are the backbone of a veterinary clinic. Between client communication, collecting diagnostics and administering therapies, their capabilities truly are amazing! Today, I welcome two amazing technicians to the podcast: Amanda Friedeck, BS, LVT, VTS (Dermatology) from Texas A and M University and Shannon Carroll from Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland. They discuss the similarities and differences between their roles at a University and private practice caring for dermatology patients....
Why should you refer a dog or cat for environmental allergy testing? It is important to realize this is a not a diagnostic test but how we formulate immunotherapy for desensitization. Learn about the different allergy tests (intradermal, serum) and the purpose of performing them.
Plasma cell pododermatitis is an autoimmune disease we most commonly see in cats. Learn about the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment options!
Infections are getting scarier and scarier. with resistance. Now more than ever, it is essential that we are being judicious with our antibiotic use. But what alternatives are there? From topical therapy to fluorescent light therapy (Phovia), find out what options are available and are necessary to implement.
Why is ear flushing important? Should we flush in the clinic or at home? What flush should you use for cocci, rods, yeast or just ceruminous debris? Ear flushing is an essential tool in the treatment and management of otitis. Get a review of the basic strategies you can use to have more success with your cases!
You hear dermatologists talk about the importance of cytology. But, how do you become confident about your collection technique? Learn how to master this important derm diagnostic. You will become an expert in no time with these tips!
Workup of the allergic dog can be time consuming and difficult. Going through the necessary rule outs is important for allergies, but there are criteria that can heighten your suspicion of atopic dermatitis Check out some criteria that can help you feel more confident about diagnosing a dog with atopic dermatitis!
Today, Steve Pfohl joins as a guest on the podcast. He is the market research lead for the U.S. dermatology portfolio at Zoetis. Market research is conducted to help uncover insights that provide value to veterinarians and dog owners. This information can improve our communication with owners, and this benefits their pets’ lives. For more interesting information about market research and how it impacts your daily veterinary practice, check out this!
Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD is back to chat about farm animal dermatology. From cows to pigs to goats... get a down and dirty discussion about problems that can be seen with the skin!
Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD joins the podcast to chat about horses! There are a lot of amazing things we can do to control horses with skin disease between topicals, immunotherapy and changing simple things like nutrition. Listen to our discussion which ranges from urticaria to dermatophytosis!
Scrape, pluck, smear... biopsy if weird. We need to remember to go back to the basics in derm cases. So, get a quick refresher on where to start with abnormal skin lesions.
Dr. Lauren Adelman is back on the podcast! She is a board-certified internal medicine specialist practicing at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC. On this episode, we discuss hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease). This can be a complicated disease to diagnose and manage. So check out our discussion and feel comfortable knowing there is no clear cut answer!
Welcome Lauren Adelman, DVM, DACVIM to the podcast! An internist at Canada West Vet Specialists in Vancouver, BC. We discuss the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment options for canine hypothyroidism. One of the most overdiagnosed diseases... how do you know you got it right?
Sebaceous adenitis is an autoimmune disease that can cause scaling, follicular casting and hair loss in dogs. Standard Poodles, Vizslas and Akitas are predisposed. Learn how to recognize this disease, diagnose it through biopsy and the wide array of treatment options that are available.
