The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Flea-nial by the owner can be difficult when you really feel like flea allergy dermatitis is a big cause of a pet's itch. Learn about a recent situation I had in the clinic and how I navigated that conversation.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! We have covered food trials on the podcast previously. But what are some tips you can use to really work with your clients and be successful? Vegan marshmallows? What can they chew while on a diet trial? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Have you ever been at a conference, asked a dermatologist a question and get the dreaded answer.... "it depends"? Why can't we commit to a more clear cut answer for you? Find out why on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Exciting episode of the podcast this week! The Derm Vet X The Dogtor Bros crossover! I had the privilege to discuss parenthood on their podcast and wanted to share the episode on my platform. Even if you are not a parent, there is a lot of great discussion about work/life integration.  Check out this episode and other episodes of The Dogt...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! It is very important to assure you know what ingredients are in the topicals you are using. Also, to utilize topical products beyond infection control. Learn more about particular products and when to use them on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! There are many causes for pododermatitis... how do you assure you work these cases up the right way? If it is due to underlying allergies, which treatments tend to be more successful? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! With the new year, many people are feeling refreshed and the need to make a change. As a veterinary dermatologist, I had a lot of clients putting off diet trials in their pets until after the holidays. But is it the right time in January? What reminders do we need to give clients? Find out more on today's episode of The Derm Vet podc...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I can't believe it has the end of another year for the podcast! Here is a fun year end wrap up where I discuss derm wins for listeners of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! What are things you should consider when approaching a case with an immune mediated disease? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! The podcast is officially 4 years old! Thanks for your support! Cat dermatology can be difficult. Even more reason it is SO important to know how to collect a quality history on your kitty patients.  What questions should you ask? How can you be time efficient with history? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Derm Ve...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Sometimes chronic allergy management can become difficult... but it isn't always because the allergies got worse. Another disease could pop up and you may need to view that case with fresh eyes... learn some tips on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Immunotherapy... should you recommend subcutaneous or sublingual? Is there a difference in efficacy? What are pros and cons of each?  Find out more in-depth information on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends in the US! I am so thankful for the support for The Derm Vet podcast and wanted to share a little love on this week's episode of the podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! It is so important to learn new skills and change your way of doing things. This is not only best for the pet you are treating, but makes dermatology more fun for you! Learn about some of the ways I have changed my derm practice on this week's podcast episode!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! We often talk about pemphigus foliaceus... but did you know there are other forms of pemphigus? Learn some of the differences in distribution, pathology and species on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Dermatology is a lot of talking. As we set up realistic expectations for our owners, there can be some tough conversations that need to happen. How can we approach these chats a bit easier? Learn about an expectation I needed to make clear for an owner including how I approached it (even when uncomfortable). This scenario and more on this...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Did you know that recognizing different distribution patterns in cats can help guides your diagnostic workup?  Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn more!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Ear cultures are a bit controversial in veterinary dermatology. Do you know why?  Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to find out!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! If you are managing an allergic or autoimmune pet with certain medications, how do you appropriately monitor their labwork? What changes are you looking for? What other diseases does the pet have that may require monitoring? Check out some of my thoughts on The Derm Vet podcast this week! And (remember) that every clinician can be differe...

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

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

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

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

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

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