The Skin Flint Podcast

(00:00:00) John introduces a new episode on Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) — a baffling condition where cats can flip from calm to frantic self-injury around the mouth and face in seconds.   Chapter 1: Not Toothache — Neuropathic Pain With Teeth   (00:03:21) Clare Rusbridge introduces herself as a veterinary neurologist focused on neuropathic pain. She first recognised FOPS working alongsid...

Bow Ties and Blink Reflexes: Periocular Perils on SkinFlint   In this month's episode, Sue & John invite a well known vet with his eye on pet eyes - David Williams. (00:00) John opens SkinFlint. Today’s focus is the periocular region — small real estate, big consequences — from itchy eyelids and rogue hairs to lumps and lesions that can threaten vision.   Chapter 1: The Eyelid Is the Windshiel...

Episode Overview Join us as we venture into the stables to explore urticaria in horses - those mysterious swellings that appear seemingly out of nowhere and may disappear just as suddenly. Expert guest Dr. Valerie Fadok shares her extensive experience as both a veterinary dermatologist and immunologist to help us understand what causes these puzzling conditions, how to differentiate them from othe...

In this month's episode, Sue John and Paul invite exotics guru Madonna Livingstone onto the podcast to discuss general and skin issues in ferrets.   Overview of ferrets as pets:    - Ferrets have been domesticated for over 3,000 years, evolving from the European polecat.    - They are highly social and prefer to be kept in groups of at least two.    - Ferrets have high protein and fat dietary requ...

Chapter 1 – “Lumps, Not Bugs: Cracking the ‘Sterile’ Case” 03:22 – John welcomes Dr Laura Buckley back for part two on brachycephalic skin disease and tees up two topics: Sterile Granuloma/Pyogranuloma Syndrome (SGPS) and Muzzle Folliculitis/Furunculosis, plus how to manage comorbidities. Laura explains it’s an uncommon, immune‑mediated nodular skin disease of dogs involving histiocytic cells (mac...

Chapter 1 – Intertrigo: Prevention, Work-Up, and When (Not) to Use Antibiotics (00:11) John introduces the podcast episode and the hosts. (02:39) John welcomes Dr Laura Buckley (Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Dermatology, University of Liverpool) and asks what “brachycephalic” means and which breeds it covers. Laura explains shortened muzzles and broad, domed heads; the most extreme include French an...

Chapter 1: Meet the Microbes (02:41) John opens the episode, introducing Dr Vanessa Schmidt and inviting her to share her background. Vanessa explains her role at the University of Liverpool, her PhD in antimicrobial resistance in staphylococci, and her leadership in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. (03:38) John asks whether staph infections in pets are usually caught or part of th...

Show Notes On this month's episode, Sue, John and Paul invite Darragh O'Hanlon ( @thetopicalvet )  onto the pod to discuss pollen allergies. Chapter 1 – How Pollens Affect Animals (02:32) John introduces the topic of pollen allergies and welcomes guest Darragh O’Hanlon. Darragh shares how Sue’s lecture on otitis sparked his dermatology journey, and how John’s CPD also played a role. (04:09) John a...

This podcast is based upon the new 'Antimicrobial use guidelines for canine pyoderma by the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID)' available HERE   (00:00) John introduces the podcast with his co-hosts Sue Paterson & Producer Paul.   Chapter 1 – Understanding Pyoderma and the Need for New Guidelines   (02:56) Sue welcomes Dr. Anette Loeffler, who introduces he...

Show Notes This month, the Skin Flint team welcome RCVS & European Specialist Debbie Gow to the platform to explore Eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC). (00:00) John Sue and Paul introduce the podcast.   Chapter 1 – What on Earth Is Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex?   (02:55) Sue welcomes Debbie Gow to the podcast and invites her to introduce herself. Debbie shares that she is a specialist in v...

Show Notes To celebrate Pet Dental Health Month, the Skin Flints team looked a bit further afield this month, exploring gum health and Canine Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis with Hannah van Velzen. Chapter 1 – Understanding the Oral Mucosa and Inflammation (02:53) John welcomes Hannah, who introduces herself and her journey into veterinary dentistry, from her studies in the Netherlands to her curren...

This month, Skin Flints welcomes a European and Australian boarded veterinary dermatologist, Sonya Bettenay. Show Notes (00:00) John introduces this month’s podcast, his co-hosts, and the topic. Chapter 1 – First Cut: Introducing Skin Biopsies (02:21) John invites Sonya to introduce herself, and she discusses her current work in Munich - focusing on skin biopsies, clinical practice, and teaching....

As a slightly different approach to this episode, John Redbonds heads to BVNA Congress to hear nurse's thoughts on the current lay of the land, and invites a few special guests to share their thoughts as well.   (00:00) John introduces the podcast and his co host – eLearning.vets head of education, Amelia Sherwood, looking into Veterinary Nursing in Dermatology, with conversations with Veterinary...

Pododermatitis Paw-dcast Part 2 – A Surgeon's Perspective (00:00) Intro - this month, Sue, John and Paul invite EBVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, Jakub Kaczmarek onto the platform to discuss the other side of pododermatitis - from the surgeon's perspective. Chapter 1 – Feet First - A Surgeon’s Take on Pododermatitis (03:12) John introduces Jakub, highlighting Ursula's recommendation followi...

Chapter 1 – Companionship for Life on the Streets   (02:58) John asks Jade to introduce herself and her background as a vet and how she came to setup Streetvet. Jade shares her story of experiencing homelessness in London with a man called Dave and his dog brick, and using her past research on homelessness and dog owners coupled with her own experience in mental health challenges and how having a...

Pododermatitis Paw-dcast Show Notes (00:00) John introduces the podcast and Sue introduces Ursula Mayer – the guest on the show. Chapter 1 - Paw-sibilities – introduction to pododermatitis. (02:21) John invites Ursula to introduce herself. Ursula discusses her background and passion for pododermatitis, its prevalence, and its impact on dogs' quality of life. (03:33) When asked to define pododermat...

Unleashed: The Dawn of the Leishmania Chapter 1: The Attack of the Sandfly 3.17 Sue introduces the topic of leishmaniasis, and Christian describes leishmaniasis as a multisystemic disease affecting humans and animals, primarily dogs. He notes its prevalence in regions like the Mediterranean and its expansion due to climate change and imported infected dogs. 5.19 Sue questions whether leishmaniasis...

Welcome to a new episode of the Skinflint Podcast, celebrating our impressive milestone of 10,000 downloads. This episode is a deep dive into the crucial role of sustainability in veterinary dermatology, presented to you by Nextmune UK and Elearning. Vetand featuring Monika Linek.   Chapter 1: Setting the Sustainability Stage  (03:10) Sue introduces Monika to the podcast, who shares her experience...

Chapter 1: "The Dermatological Agent: Ross's Malassezia Mission"   02.42 - John begins by welcoming Ross to the Skinflint podcast and acknowledges Ross's expertise in "Malassezia." He asks Ross to share his background and explain what Malassezia is.   Ross introduces himself as a professor of veterinary dermatology, detailing his experience in farm practice and later transitioning to small animal...

John introduces the podcast and the co-hosts for this conversation; the guest on this episode is RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Oncology, David Killick.   Chapter 1 – Little Miss Diagnosis David's Background: 2.14 - David began in general practice in 2003 and later specialized in medical oncology at the University of Liverpool, earning a PhD at the RVC in London. He is now the professor of veterina...

Log this CPD with 1CPD here    (00:00) John introduces the podcast and welcomes our guest for this episode - the founder of the Dermatology Referral Service in Glasgow, Peter Forsythe.   Chapter 1 – The Ears   (02:58) John welcomes Peter Forsythe, who talks about how he got involved in dermatology and how ear disease makes up half the caseload in the referral practice he works at.   (04:41) John a...

Log this CPD with 1CPD here    (00:00) John introduces today’s guest - host of another veterinary dermatology podcast The Derm Vet, Ashely Bourgeois.   Chapter 1: UK vs US Dermatology   (02:50) Sue asks Ashley how she started out in podcasts and Ashley shares her story, wanting to stay involved in dermatology whilst also raising children and not wanting to lose that knowledge base, and helping  ot...

Ep.16 Show Notes   In this Skin Flints episode, Sue, John and Paul welcomed Dr Arielle Griffiths to the platform to discuss a very topical subject - sustainable pet food.   (00:00) Introduction   Chapter 1: “Understanding the Urgency: Why Sustainable Food is Necessary for Our Pets”   (03:44)  John welcomes Arielle to the pod, who talks about her work in the industry and in setting up the Sustainab...

Ep.15 Show Notes   In this Skin Flints episode, the team were delighted to host one of the giants of the equine world - the brilliant Derek Knottenbelt (or Knotty, as he is also known).   Log this CPD with 1CPD here     Chapter one: Knotty   (03:49) Sue introduces Derek Knottenbelt who gives his background in the industry and his practical emphasis.   (05:09) Sue asks Derek "what is a sarcoid?". H...

In this episode of the Skin Flint podcast, Sue, John and Paul welcome Katarina Varjonen to the platform to discuss the Scandinavian approach to responsible veterinary antibiotic usage. Log this CPD with 1CPD here Chapter 1 – A Scandinavian Success Story   (02:46) Katarina introduces herself and her experience as a dermatologist; Sue clarifies she is also the incoming president of the European Soci...