The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! You don't have to dread seeing feline derm cases! By using fear free techniques and understanding the unique ways cats exhibit different hypersensitivities, feline dermatology can be fun and rewarding! This episode goes over some basic ways you can quickly improve your skills when working up a cat with allergies. Future episodes will...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! If you have a perfectly controlled allergic patient on medications, why bother to refer them for allergy testing and immunotherapy? There are so many tools we have to provide a good quality of life for our allergic pets. However, allergies are a chronic disease process and we want to make sure to offer the best, safest long term options....

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Being a veterinarian is hard. Being a mom is hard. Being a vet mom definitely has its challenges. But it can be one of the most rewarding titles! As working moms are taking over the veterinary field, it is important for us to support one another and be transparent. We can learn from each other and get through the crazy seasons of life by...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! A skin biopsy is one of the most important diagnostic tools in veterinary dermatology. When performed properly, it can provide a wealth of information and, hopefully, a definitive diagnosis. However, inconclusive results can be frustrating for the clinician and owner. In this episode, we will discuss tips to maximize collection of quality...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Is it a rash that itches? Or an itch that becomes a rash? There are so many clues that can be discovered in a quality derm history. But it can be daunting to ask so many questions when you are short on time. Learn some directed questions to help guide you through the diagnostic workup of your itchy patients.  Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Pododermatitis is an inflammatory process that can cause a lot of discomfort and inflammation to the paws of dogs and cats. This episode goes through diagnostic testing and differentials for pododermatitis including demodicosis, interdigital cysts and dermatophytosis. Paw pads and claw disorders will not be covered in this episode. Cheery...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Cytology should be performed on a frequent basis in any veterinary clinic seeing daily dermatology cases. However, it is often one of the most underutilized tools. Becoming familiar and comfortable with collecting and reading cytologies can be a game changer for your itchy patients! It is a quick, cost effective diagnostic tool that can h...