The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! We often think about what type of lesion is present... Crusting, ulceration, depigmentation. But, HOW and WHERE it presents can be extremely important. Are the lesions symmetrical? Are mucous membranes affected? Paws? Rump? Get a refresh on the basics of lesion distribution!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Just a plain ol' toothpick can tell you so much information! Using it to sample the claw fold in itchy pets can reveal sneaky bacteria or yeast that could be masking results of allergy medications. Review a simple method that can make a big difference in management of your itchy patients!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Veterinary dermatology can be frustrating and confusing... not only for the owner, but as the clinician managing the case. We need to make sure before suggesting allergy testing, diet trials, etc. that we have discussed with owners the purpose and commitment to those diagnostics. Sometimes just treating an infection and making a pet comfo...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Feline otitis... it is tough! There are not many options labeled for cats and they can be difficult with administration. When do you use something off-label? When do you compound? What if a cat has otitis media? Today, Dr. Ali Diesel, DVM, Dip ACVD joins the podcast from Texas A&M University. We tackle this tough topic to provide idea...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Getting back a non-diagnostic histopathology report can be so frustrating! What do you do to avoid this from happening? This episodes highlights the importance of site selection, biopsy punch size, choosing a dermatopathologist and more!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! When COVID hit, there was a lot of questioning regarding what services were essential. If dermatology is (most of the time) not fatal, is it considered an essential service? With so much stress and emotions in our world, what are the various ways a pet with allergies could affect an owner? Pruritus, pain, odor, appearance... these are all...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Most otitis cases can be handled with topical therapy. But, what about in cases where it isn't enough and we have to reach for oral medications? Stenotic ear canals, otitis media, etc. There are certain situations where the use of systemic oral antibiotic and corticosteroids are beneficial. This episode will cover these scenarios, co...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! When we think of a COMPLETE ear exam, we think of the horizontal canal, vertical canal, tympanic membrane and bulla. However, the pinna is often forgotten! For the most visible part of the ear, it can be overlooked. There are so many pinnal diseases (pyoderma, mycobacterium, vasculitis, etc.) that can cause head shaking and scratching. Ge...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! There are SO many products out there! Let me provide a little relief... it isn't necessary to know them ALL. It is most important to know active ingredients and when you would use them. But, don't waste your poor brain space memorizing every single brand name, ingredient and concentration. In the real world, you can't carry...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Who loves cytology more than a veterinary dermatologist? A clinical pathologist! This episode features Dr. Kate Baker, DVM, MS, Dip ACVP talking all things cytology. You know we had a ton of fun! Not only are we both vet moms of two little ones... we LOVE looking under the microscope! Dr. Baker shares tips regarding aspirate submissions a...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Does a diet trial need to be done in EVERY single allergic patient? There are a lot of different opinions about how to diet trial, when to diet trial, what diets to use, etc. While it is never wrong to perform a diet trial in an allergic workup, there are certain clinical signs where it definitely needs to be considered. This episode goes...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! This episode features Catherine Milley, DVM, Dip ACVD from Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland in Oregon to discuss canine atopic dermatitis. She is my partner in crime in the clinic and passionate about managing complicated canine atopy cases. We go over history, clinical symptoms, antipruritic therapies and allergy testing with immunothe...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC) is a unique clinical presentation in allergic cats. There are three clinical presentations of EGC and a cat can exhibit just one or all three! Can you name them?  Listen to this week's episode to dabble in a little feline dermatology!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! On this episode, I asked what tips you learned from The Derm Vet (podcast, webinar, social media, blog, etc.) this year that you use in practice the most. My husband joins me to present the top 5 tips! It is a fun way to reflect on such a crazy year... and we end the episode with ideas to reflect on 2020 and set some betterment goals (bey...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Overgrooming cats, acral lick dermatitis, oh my! Can pets really lick out of habit? Is that chocolate Lab really paw chewing due to stress? Knowing whether a case should be sent to behavior or dermatology can be tough! Luckily, this episode features Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC  from Animal Behavior Clinic (Portland, OR) to help ans...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! In the crazy, tumultuous year of 2020... let's have some easy wins! Here are some quick, simple ways to improve your dermatology case management. Questions to ask clients, diagnostics in the clinic, you can do this!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Today the podcast welcomes Dr. Brittany Lancellotti DVM, Dip ACVD from Animal Dermatology Clinic in Pasadena, CA. It is a great discussion of the importance of fear free within our practices including tips you can use with patient's today and how to communicate fear free with your clients. Dr. Lancellotti has been passionate about im...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Sorry for the poor audio during this recording. Otoscopy is a part of a complete dermatologic examination, but performing it well and comfortably in a dog or cat can be intimidating. This short episode explains some easy tips to improve your otoscopy skills right now in the clinic. Also, the podcast is officially a year old with this epis...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! We talk about the importance of client communication a lot in dermatology.  But, how do you go beyond educating and actually connect to clients on a personal level?  On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Joya Griffin, DVM, Dip ACVD from Animal Dermatology Clinic in Louisville, KY. Dr. Griffin is passionate about connecting with her clients...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! You always hear dermatologists mention frequent bathing in allergic cases. With so many therapies, diets and preventatives needed in allergy management, is bathing really that important?  Well, obviously, the answer is yes! But, in this episode, you will find out how to communicate with your clients the importance of lathering their pets...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Allergy management is multifactorial. Beyond antipruritics and infection control, restoring the epidermal barrier function is important. Several studies show that even normal appearing skin in an allergic dog has abnormalities related to the the epidermal barrier.  Using systemic, topical and/or nutritional products to repair the barrier...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! In the spirit of Halloween, we cover a SPOOKY topic... MRSP. It's not MRSA, but still scary and frustrating or owners and clients. I am joined by Dr. Mitzi Clark, DVM, Dip ACVD, assistant clinical professor at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine.  We discuss how to recognize, diagnose, treat, and prevent MRSP. Th...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! What happens when a dog presents with skin lesions at 12 years old... and never had these issues before? Though allergies can start at an older age, don't always assume this is the case. Endocrinopathies, demodicosis, lymphoma... there are other things that need to be ruled out  through a complete history and appropriate diagnostic t...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! There is a lot of debate in veterinary dermatology regarding the use of ear culture and sensitivity testing. Learn some of the pros and cons regarding ear cultures. There is a place for ear cultures, but it is not every case. Learn how topical concentrations can differ from MICs reported on ear cultures and when this diagnostic test can b...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Calcinosis cutis is a clinical presentation that is quite striking. Once you start recognizing the appearance (often a firm erythematous plaque on the dorsum, axilla, etc.), it becomes easier to add to the differential list. It can be caused by endogenous or exogenous steroid. This episode will go over the clinical presentation, diagnosti...