The Derm Vet Podcast

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! "If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life." Is this really true? Or an unrealistic concept? Check out this episode of the podcast with Dr. Jeff Tinsley (senior resident at Animal Dermatology Clinic Louisville).  We discuss this and ways to recharge outside of work. 

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I was recently giving a set of lectures about allergies and I was asked about the prevalence of aural hematomas in dogs with no signs of otitis externa. I hadn't appreciated this clinically but then ran across a review article that discussed a new potential etiology and though it was interesting. Check out this week's episode of...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! As a dermatology specialists we tend to see the more severe, chronic cases of allergic dermatitis and infection. But in general practice, our colleagues are seeing these cases at much earlier stage in younger dogs. So how do you start management at these initial signs of allergies? This podcast episode welcomes back Dr. Dana Liska, DACVD....

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! I opened it up on Instagram! In this episode, I answer the top questions submitted regarding canine atopic dermatitis. This is a great summary of some of the most important aspects of this chronic, frustrating disease.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! It’s Itchy Pet Awareness Month!  Come listen to this podcast episode with Alice Joseph and Dr. Shannon Cabell of Zoetis. We will discuss fun ways to get your practice ready for Itchy Pet Awareness Month in August including wonderful resources listed below: www.itchypetawarenessmonth.com   www.itchingforhelp.com www.zoetispetcare.com/blog...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Flea bite hypersensitivity is a common cause of pruritus and secondary infection in dogs and cats. It can be easy to prescribe flea prevention and assume you have ruled it out. But some cases need a little more detail when collecting history and providing discharge instructions... How is the owner giving the flea prevention? Are other dog...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Welcome Dr. Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD back to the podcast. She is a senior veterinary dermatologist with Zoetis. One of her passions involves a dog breed that we see quite often in dermatology... The West Highland White Terrier aka Westie! Hear all about this allergy prone breed and the amazing research being done through the Westie...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! This week's episode goes over differentials, diagnosis and treatment options for histiocytoma. Do you "wait and see" or go for the removal? Check out your options here!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! This week's episode is all about canine papillomavirus. They aren't always obvious wart-like lesions in young dogs. Did you know there are inverted papillomas?  Pigmented plaque-like lesions in Pugs?  Check out the podcast to take a little dive into this common virus.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Resistant infections seem to get worse every year. So how do you handle a culture that comes back with limited antibiotic options? Or an owner can't afford to culture but systemic antibiotics are not resolving the pyoderma? Dilute bleach is an inexpensive, effective topical option for pyoderma. There are various concentrations listed...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! We always want easy wins in veterinary dermatology... and Scabies is absolutely one of them! Sarcoptic mange can make an animal miserable. But, luckly, it is a very easy mite to treat leading to fast comfort!  However, this mite can be sneaky and difficult to find on skin scrapings. Check out this podcast episode for lesion distribution,...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! You hear dermatologists mention the "multimodal approach to allergies" but what does that mean beyond prescribing an anti-itch therapy?  Find out why the epidermal barrier matters and how you can help restore it for your itchy patients.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Otitis can be a frustrating disease to diagnose and manage. However, it is one of the most common diseases seen in general practice. Successful treatment does not just mean picking the right ear drop. You have to consider why the infection is happening and what other factors are present that may complicate remission of the disease. Learn...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! 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 should you look for? Check out this episode of the podcast to feel confide...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Stephen Kochis, DVM joins the podcast to discuss dermatology in shelter medicine. He is the Chief Medical Officer for the Oregon Humane Society in Portland, OR.   Dr. Kochis discusses some of the amazing work he does in shelter medicine managing dermatologic diseases including feline dermatophytosis and canine allergies. Also, the importa...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Before referring a dog or cat to a dermatologist, what should you do? Of course we love cytology, diet trials, topical therapy, etc. but there is ONE particular thing I would love for every case to have before seeing us at the dermatology clinic. Check out this episode of the podcast to find out my top request!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Claw fold disease is often overlooked in dogs and cats during the dermatologic examination. However, this a common anatomical area that is affected in pets with allergies, infections, parasites or autoimmune diseases.  Though there are similarities in claw fold diseases between dogs and cats, there are some differences that should be reco...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Welcome Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD to the podcast to discuss canine allergic and atopic dermatitis! She is a senior veterinary dermatologist with Zoetis. We’ve come a long way in our ability to manage allergic skin diseases in dogs. Due to our increased knowledge based on research, there are better therapeutics available. We have lear...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! How do you diagnose and appropriately treat yeast otitis? What if it doesn't respond? When do you reach for systemic medications? Learn why cytology is SO important in these cases and how to manage yeast otitis.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Discussing food changes and diet trials with clients can be very frustrating and emotional. How do you break down that barrier? How do you gain confidence as a clinician when you are already dreading the conversation? Learn some tips and tricks on approaching the food talk with your clients!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Technicians are the backbone of a veterinary clinic. Between client communication, collecting diagnostics and administering therapies, their capabilities truly are amazing! Today, I welcome two amazing technicians to the podcast: Amanda Friedeck, BS, LVT, VTS (Dermatology) from Texas A and M University and Shannon Carroll from Animal Derm...

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Why should you refer a dog or cat for environmental allergy testing? It is important to realize this is a not a diagnostic test but how we formulate immunotherapy for desensitization.  Learn about the different allergy tests (intradermal, serum) and the purpose of performing them.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Plasma cell pododermatitis is an autoimmune disease we most commonly see in cats. Learn about the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment options!

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Infections are getting scarier and scarier. with resistance.  Now more than ever, it is essential that we are being judicious with our antibiotic use. But what alternatives are there? From topical therapy to fluorescent light therapy (Phovia), find out what options are available and are necessary to implement.

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! Why is ear flushing important? Should we flush in the clinic or at home? What flush should you use for cocci, rods, yeast or just ceruminous debris? Ear flushing is an essential tool in the treatment and management of otitis. Get a review of the basic strategies you can use to have more success with your cases!