The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Why do dermatologists love topical therapy? How can you explain to an owner the importance of bathing or applying a mousse? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! How often should I have an owner flush a dog's ear? How do I know if I can change the frequency of flushing in a patient? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I love collaborating and this is an exciting one! Skin Flint podcast is a veterinary dermatology podcast (yes there is more than one!) based out of the UK. It was such an exciting opportunity to chat about the differences in how we treat dermatology but a lot of similarities as well. I have posted this episode of the podcast on my platfor...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! On May 15 of this year, I had the honor of giving the commencement speech at my alma mater (University of Missouri). It was such an honor and one of the most important speeches I have ever written.  I decided to record it for the podcast hoping it brings some insight or inspiration to listeners. Enjoy!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Since we covered cats last week, we have to give dogs some love this week!  I discuss the differences of the different DOG isoxazoline products in the United States (all the countries are different with labeling) on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! We have talked a lot about the importance of isoxazolines in dogs and cats during the allergic workup. We want those easy wins by ruling out itchy ectoparasites! But there are so many different products out there, what are the differences? I discuss the differences of the different CAT isoxazoline products in the United States (all the co...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Pseudomonas otitis is one of the toughest issues we face in veterinary dermatology. What do these cases look like? What do these cases need topically and systemically? What ingredients should be in the ear flush? Back to interviews on the podcast (my favorite!), I am joined by Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD from Auburn University. Listen in...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Photobiomodulation is a novel way to manipulate the function of cells within the dermis and epidermis, to reduce inflammation while still accelerating regeneration. Phovia is a two-part system released by Vetoquinol in 2021. As pyoderma has become more and more difficult to control, it is essential that we investigate alternative methods...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I love lecturing... but this keynote will be very special to me. On August 26, I get to cross something off of my speaker bucket list: keynote presentation. I was supposed to do this keynote last year and had to drop out after our son was diagnosed with leukemia.  So I feel so fortunate to get to finally fulfill this dream in two months....

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Cat head and neck pruritus... what differentials for you have for a feline friend that is showing this pattern? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! Reference from the episode: Hobi S, et al . Clinical characteristics and causes of pruritus in cats: a multicenter study on feline hypersensitivity-associated dermatose...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! When in a fast paced GP practice, how can you categorize your thinking to appropriately diagnose and treat dermatologic cases? Check out my 4 tips to increase your confidence!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Do you understand the flea lifecycle? Know why it is important to know about the egg, larva, pupa and adult... also some gross flea facts.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! If most ear products have ingredients to address bacteria, yeast and inflammation, then why is ear cytology important? check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! When you start a patient on an allergy protocol, how can you tell if it is successful? Do you expect them to never get an infection again? If they do, did the plan fail?  Check out this week's episode of the podcast to learn what successful allergy management looks like!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! You look at a new patient's history and see "owner can't give oral medications at home". But what if all the injectables didn't work? Do we just assume we can't help this pet? What if we asked the owner more in-depth questions? How have you tried giving it? What was going on with the pet when you tried oral m...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Starting with an allergy case can be daunting... especially if you have a 15 minute exam to do it in. What are the top 3 things you should consider to get a pet out of an allergic crisis and on their way to management? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Replay of a popular podcast episode form a year ago... bald belly cats! Bald belly cats present commonly in veterinary dermatology. Many of these cats develop bald bellies due to overgrooming but there are also non-pruritic causes.  What history questions should you ask? What differentials should you consider? What other clinical signs sh...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Peanuts... Snowmen... Yeasty Beasties! All things Malassezia on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Is there a difference between intradermal and serum testing for atopic dermatitis? Learn the differences in what these tests measure and why testing should be recommended to your patients on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I am starting a new podcast episode type called: DERM DEBUNK.  These are the "facts" I hear thrown around often. Some may not be true at all... some may be partially true. But (similar to any aspect of medicine) blanket statements can be really tough! First derm debunk episode, "Apoquel can't treat otitis." There...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! What is the difference between a dermatology internship and residency? What does a dermatology residency entail? Is it worth it? I was asked to create a podcast episode all about pursuing a dermatology residency. So this week's episode answers all the questions you asked about becoming a board certified veterinary dermatologist!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Are you confident in cytology? It is the minimum database for dermatology case! Refresh yourself on cytology collection techniques with this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. Remember... you don't have to use them all! Find the few you love and stick with them.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! You walk into your next dog appointment... and the ear is completely swollen shut. What do you do??? Panic? Refer to surgery? Send home ear drops? Check out my step-by-step process of a swollen ear canal and feeling confident about managing these cases!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Oh, bulldogs... they are sweet but can have difficult dermatologic disease. From interdigital furuncles to demodex to facial folds... learn all about bulldog dermatology on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I asked and you delivered! On Instagram, you gave me your questions regarding topical therapy for canine atopic dermatitis. Here my answers on this week's episode of the podcast!