The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! A common phrase around The Derm Vet is "cytology everything". But, what does that actually mean? Looks weird? Cytology. Itchy spot? Cytology. How long to treat an infection? Cytology. Things changed? Cytology. Cytology everything! Learn more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 My tim...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! As a general practitioner with a bad ear case, where do you send them... Derm or Surgery? There are some clear cut reasons like severe calcification that can lead to case being best served by surgery. However, there are other things to consider like client expectations, finances, patient compliance, etc. that are not as straightforward. C...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Picking a food for a diet trial can be really tough. Do you choose hydrolyzed, novel protein, home-cooked, etc.? Is there just ONE perfect diet to rule in or out food allergy? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn the ins and outs of selecting a diet. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Novel Protein vs Hydrolyzed 0...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Our first interview of the New Year! I'm very excited to interview Dr. James Bascharon. Dr. Bascharon is a veterinarian and CEO & Founder of Vetnique. He is the inventor of Glandex®, a patented formulation and the first medication of its kind for pets with anal sac/gland problems. Anal sac issues are a frequent problem for our pe...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! As we welcome in the year 2025... there are some ways we can change the practice of veterinary dermatology. Sure, we hope for continued new products, diagnostics, etc. However, there are simple changes that can make right now that will make your practice of dermatology more fun and impactful! Learn the 5 ways on this week's episode o...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! With the end of the year comes a lot of reflection... and stress. Working on chronic dermatology cases can provide frustration as many medications and differentials aren't always a slam dunk on the first exam.  So, ending the year on a more positive note, learn how derm workups and medication selection aren't perfect for special...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Cats and dogs are very different with their skin lesions and distribution is no different. If a dog presents with claw fold disease, the list of differentials is much better than a cat with claw fold skin disease. Throw in oral lesions and otitis... and we have to recognize how there are differences in how we create differential lists. Le...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! It can be hard in a busy practice to fully work up and treat recurrent otitis. I wanted to provide a quick and easy way to reimagine these cases when they walk into your door. When you see an ear case, I want you to think of two Is and two Ws. What are they? Infection Inflammation Wash Why Check out more on this quick and dirty episode of...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I asked and you delivered!!!! I wanted to know what general practitioners wish dermatologists knew before they referred a case. You gave me lots of great points! A recurring theme in my responses... write it down! If an owner declines a diagnostic, medication, referral, flea prevention, etc. make sure you write it in the record. If it is...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! It is Thanksgiving in the USA... I asked you what you are thankful for in dermatology. From cytology to Pseudopelade to dermatologists, find out what you were thankful for as listeners and what I am thankful for as a podcaster! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 What The Derm Vet Listeners Are Thankful For 00:44 What Dr. Bourgeois Is Thankful For 15:...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Depending on where you live geographically, you may see a lot of deep fungal disease or not much at all. How do you recognize deep fungal disease? What diagnostics can be done? Even if you don't see a lot of deep fungal disease where you live, dogs and cats change environments so it could happen! Learn about blastomycosis, coccidiomy...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Isoxazolines are anti-parasitics that inhibit chloride channels in the nervous systems of invertebrates. This paralyzes and kills parasites by blocking the transmission of neuronal signals.  Isoxazolines are more selective to fleas, ticks, and mites than to mammals, including humans, dogs and cats. It has been a game changer for our flea...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Thanks to the isoxazolines... we don't see demodex as much as we used to! However, it is still a disease that can be overlooked and important to recognize and treat. But when treatment can range from nothing to an anti-parasitic... how do you approach these canine cases? Localized vs. Generalized Juvenile-onset vs. Adult-onset Did yo...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Happy Halloween! I asked for your spooky derm concerns and you delivered! Check out our top 5 sppoookkkyyy derm tips on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. 1. Combining immunosuppressive drugs 2. Feline otitis 3. Cutaneous lymphoma 4. Missteps that can haunt you 5. Pseudomonas otitis TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:08 Concern with...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Derm drugs are SO important! BUT... there is a reason we talk about multimodal therapy being so essential in managing allergic cases. Preventatives, diet, immunotherapy, topicals, supplements, etc. are crucial. However, we have to tailor and customize our plan for each individual patient AND client. Learn how the non-drug management tools...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Here it is... I have questions. You have questions. We all have questions about the new canine allergy medication: Zenrelia.  I was able to have Tom Lewis, DVM, DACVD on the podcast who was involved with the initial studies and has prescribed it in over 40 dogs! We jump into many of your commonly asked questions about how this medication...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! No doubt that bacteria keep getting smarter and smarter... recently, I had a culture come back from a superficial pyoderma with NO ANTIBIOTIC OPTIONS! So we have to pivot and consider options such as dilute bleach rinses. What terminology is being used for this type of resistance? How can we prevent it from worsening? Find out some tips o...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Allergies add up! Is it really that important to perform ear cytology when most of commercial products have combination ingredients? What do you do if an ear is not responding? Learn why it is crucial to justify the cost of repeated ear cytology to your cases. Many of these products have potent ingredients so we want to assure we are usin...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Phovia is an innovative form of photobiomodulation that is easy to use in a veterinary clinical practice and can have several benefits (antibacterial, wound healing, etc.).  It is easy to use and fast! But, what kind of cases could benefit from this technology? Would it be common to use on a daily basis in general practice? Check out how...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Skin barrier might not sound that exciting, but it is really important to consider in managing allergic dogs and cats. How do you do it? We know topicals are important! But there are other ways you can help the skin barrier through nutrition, supplements, even collars! Learn all about the ways that skin barrier can be enhanced in this wee...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I welcome back Dr. Galia Scheinberg on the podcast this week! Dr. Scheinberg has a lot of experience using the Vetbiotek products which contains MicroSilver. How is this ingredient compared to other silver containing products? Microsilver has a larger surface area, allowing for more positive ions to be released and for longer periods of t...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Otitis media is a middle ear infection and can occur due to many different primary diseases. Ideally, these cases receive advanced imaging with CT or MRI, undergo video-otoscopy with myringotomy, submit a C/S and receive several weeks of appropriate antimicrobial systemic treatment.  But, what if an owner can't afford referral? How e...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Welcome back, Dr Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (oncology) to the podcast! This week we discuss mast cell tumors! I don't know about you... but I always get confused about current guidelines with MCT. They can be anything from low-grade removal and no sweat... to multiple high-grade panic! How much margin do you really need? When is...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Cutaneous lymphoma can be a tricky disease. It is red, flaky and itchy just like allergies can be. If you see an older dog with these lesions, it should be a differential. But, what do you do if you get back a biopsy of cutaneous lymphoma? What if you can't refer the case to an oncologist? Today's post welcomes Rachel Venable, D...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! How can you take your exam and history and "think like a dermatologist"?  How can you elevate your game in derm when working up these skin cases? Check out how we pick up on distribution, species variations and history cues to start our skin workup in dogs and cats on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS...