The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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 literatu...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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. 

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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 p...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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 t...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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 pe...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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 the...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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 po...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! The more we learn about allergies in pets... the more complex it becomes. It is important that the multimodal approach to allergies includes consistent topical therapy. This episodes welcomes Dr. Rusty Muse, DVM, DACVD, MANZCVS. Dr. Muse is the Medical Director for Animal Dermatology Clinic and practices out of the Long Beach and Tustin,...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Communication between a client and veterinarian is one of the most important aspects of managing a pet with chronic skin disease. But, what type of communication is a client looking for? What things would they change with how options are presented? In this episode, we dive into an article that illustrates different aspects of communicatio...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Diascopy is a simple technique that can be used in the clinic with a microscope slide. It can help differentiate from inflammation and hemorrhage. Enjoy this quick episode going over this interesting diagnostic test and how it can be helpful with your erythematous cases.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! The differential list for unilateral otitis can be quite different from the typical allergic otitis. It is essential to perform a full otoscopic examination (even if if requires anesthesia or sedation) to assure a foreign body or mass is not present. Either of these can cause nasty, persistent infections that often only affect one ear. In...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Traditional signs of hypothyroidism or hyperadrenocorticism don't always occur in canine patients. We think of lethargy, weight gain, polydipsia, polyuria, etc. But, you can simply see patients that have recurring pyoderma and otitis as the predominant sign of an endocrinopathy.  Learn what hints in the history and clinical symptoms...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Methicillin resistant staph has become a scary aspect of veterinary dermatology. It is important to know how to recognize MRSP through clinical lesions and history, collect diagnostics like cytology and C/S and be diligent about treatment. But, almost more importantly, how to recheck these cases appropriately and work up the underlying ca...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Work-life balance... what does that look like? It is important to realize it is different for everybody. It also can look different for the same person at different timepoints in their life. Being empathetic and understanding for others and yourself is very important.  Balance is not easy.  Balance looks different for everyone.  Balance i...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Interleukin (IL)-31 has received a lot of attention over the last decade due to its role in pruritus in canine allergies. Apoquel and Cytopoint have been amazing therapies to relieve itchy dogs. But, it is important to realize there are differences in how they work. Learn how to use these therapies separately or together!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Canine otitis can occur secondary to many different etiologies such as allergies and endocrinopathies. It is a very common occurrence and can be very frustrating for the pet, owner and veterinarian. On this episode, I welcome Dr. Millie Rosales (Miami Veterinary Dermatology) to discuss the otoscopic examination, cytology, treatment and lo...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Cases of feline pemphigus can develop very severe lesions and be intimidating. However, recognizing the lesion distribution and performing appropriate diagnostics can provide a definitive diagnosis. This allows the veterinarian to treat or refer to a dermatologist. Appropriate management of these cases can lead to a normal quality of life...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! It is time to bust some derm myths! Dr. Andrea Hernandez from Animal Dermatology Clinic in Tustin, CA joins the podcast today. We cover some common misconceptions in veterinary dermatology such as diets, flea controls and over-the-counter topical therapy. It is a fun episode that all veterinarians can relate to!