Chronic skin disease can cause a lot of discomfort for dogs and cats. In turn, this can cause veterinary visits for not only the pet, but the owner to be intimidating. Implementing fear free techniques can allow veterinarians to work with the patient and a client to make the experience less stressful. In a specialty that often includes lifelong, frequent rechecks, it will change the way you practice. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn how you can implement fear free t...
Oct 05, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 188
What are a few things I wish I knew sooner in my veterinary dermatology career? Listen to this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to find out!
Sep 28, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Nasal planum diseases. There are so many different types and biopsy is going to be the most direct way to sort through your differentials. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast for tips and tricks!
Sep 22, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 186
Vasculitis is a disease that can encompass many different presentations. Usually end-points (pinnal tips, claws, tail tips, etc.) are affected due to lack of collateral circulation. Though pentoxifylline is the mainstay treatment traditionally, there are other options that are sometimes needed. This includes the off-label use of a common allergy medication. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn more!
Sep 14, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 185
Apoquel and Cytopoint. Revolutionary therapies to manage pruritus from allergic dermatitis in dogs. Both should be stocked on the shelf of your veterinary clinic. But are there certain instances where I prefer one vs. the other? Find out the answer on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Sep 07, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Atopic dermatitis should be viewed as a syndrome rather than a singular disease. Between genetics, skin barrier, environment, microbiome, TH2 immunity, etc. there are so many factors that play a role which is why dermatologists always mention a multimodal approach. Check out more details on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Aug 31, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Why do dermatologists love topical therapy? How can you explain to an owner the importance of bathing or applying a mousse? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Aug 24, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 182
How often should I have an owner flush a dog's ear? How do I know if I can change the frequency of flushing in a patient? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Aug 17, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 181
I love collaborating and this is an exciting one! Skin Flint podcast is a veterinary dermatology podcast (yes there is more than one!) based out of the UK. It was such an exciting opportunity to chat about the differences in how we treat dermatology but a lot of similarities as well. I have posted this episode of the podcast on my platform. However, please check out Skin Flint podcast as well for more amazing dermatology tips! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FqBDcmpLcOcdem2CXQctr?si=e1yKpgCkTB...
Aug 10, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 180
On May 15 of this year, I had the honor of giving the commencement speech at my alma mater (University of Missouri). It was such an honor and one of the most important speeches I have ever written. I decided to record it for the podcast hoping it brings some insight or inspiration to listeners. Enjoy!
Aug 03, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Since we covered cats last week, we have to give dogs some love this week! I discuss the differences of the different DOG isoxazoline products in the United States (all the countries are different with labeling) on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Jul 27, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 178
We have talked a lot about the importance of isoxazolines in dogs and cats during the allergic workup. We want those easy wins by ruling out itchy ectoparasites! But there are so many different products out there, what are the differences? I discuss the differences of the different CAT isoxazoline products in the United States (all the countries are different with labeling) on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Jul 20, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Pseudomonas otitis is one of the toughest issues we face in veterinary dermatology. What do these cases look like? What do these cases need topically and systemically? What ingredients should be in the ear flush? Back to interviews on the podcast (my favorite!), I am joined by Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD from Auburn University. Listen into our discussion about this difficult case and gain tips on how to be successful with treatment on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!...
Jul 13, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Photobiomodulation is a novel way to manipulate the function of cells within the dermis and epidermis, to reduce inflammation while still accelerating regeneration. Phovia is a two-part system released by Vetoquinol in 2021. As pyoderma has become more and more difficult to control, it is essential that we investigate alternative methods to antibiotics. Phovia has also been shown to be helpful for the management of perianal fistulas (a painful, difficult disease!). Learn about how Phovia works a...
Jul 06, 2023•17 min
I love lecturing... but this keynote will be very special to me. On August 26, I get to cross something off of my speaker bucket list: keynote presentation. I was supposed to do this keynote last year and had to drop out after our son was diagnosed with leukemia. So I feel so fortunate to get to finally fulfill this dream in two months. Fetch has a special place in my heart. Kansas City has a special place in my heart as a Mizzou grad and an Air Force brat who was stationed an hour away for year...
Jun 29, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Cat head and neck pruritus... what differentials for you have for a feline friend that is showing this pattern? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! Reference from the episode: Hobi S, et al . Clinical characteristics and causes of pruritus in cats: a multicenter study on feline hypersensitivity-associated dermatoses. Vet Dermatol 2011; 22: 406-413.
Jun 22, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 173
When in a fast paced GP practice, how can you categorize your thinking to appropriately diagnose and treat dermatologic cases? Check out my 4 tips to increase your confidence!
Jun 16, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 172
Do you understand the flea lifecycle? Know why it is important to know about the egg, larva, pupa and adult... also some gross flea facts.
Jun 08, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 171
If most ear products have ingredients to address bacteria, yeast and inflammation, then why is ear cytology important? check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Jun 01, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 170
When you start a patient on an allergy protocol, how can you tell if it is successful? Do you expect them to never get an infection again? If they do, did the plan fail? Check out this week's episode of the podcast to learn what successful allergy management looks like!
May 25, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 169
You look at a new patient's history and see "owner can't give oral medications at home". But what if all the injectables didn't work? Do we just assume we can't help this pet? What if we asked the owner more in-depth questions? How have you tried giving it? What was going on with the pet when you tried oral medications? Can you focus on topical therapy for the infection? Based on a recent case I had, I wanted to present a real life solution on this week's episode of the podcast....
May 18, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Starting with an allergy case can be daunting... especially if you have a 15 minute exam to do it in. What are the top 3 things you should consider to get a pet out of an allergic crisis and on their way to management? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
May 11, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 167
Replay of a popular podcast episode form a year ago... bald belly cats! 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!
May 04, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 166
Peanuts... Snowmen... Yeasty Beasties! All things Malassezia on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Apr 27, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Is there a difference between intradermal and serum testing for atopic dermatitis? Learn the differences in what these tests measure and why testing should be recommended to your patients on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Apr 20, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 164
I am starting a new podcast episode type called: DERM DEBUNK. These are the "facts" I hear thrown around often. Some may not be true at all... some may be partially true. But (similar to any aspect of medicine) blanket statements can be really tough! First derm debunk episode, "Apoquel can't treat otitis." There are so many varying degrees of otitis... Find out my thoughts on this week's episode of the podcast.
Apr 13, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 163
What is the difference between a dermatology internship and residency? What does a dermatology residency entail? Is it worth it? I was asked to create a podcast episode all about pursuing a dermatology residency. So this week's episode answers all the questions you asked about becoming a board certified veterinary dermatologist!
Apr 06, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 162
Are you confident in cytology? It is the minimum database for dermatology case! Refresh yourself on cytology collection techniques with this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. Remember... you don't have to use them all! Find the few you love and stick with them.
Mar 30, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 161
You walk into your next dog appointment... and the ear is completely swollen shut. What do you do??? Panic? Refer to surgery? Send home ear drops? Check out my step-by-step process of a swollen ear canal and feeling confident about managing these cases!
Mar 23, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Oh, bulldogs... they are sweet but can have difficult dermatologic disease. From interdigital furuncles to demodex to facial folds... learn all about bulldog dermatology on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Mar 16, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 159
