On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO joins for a fun conversation. As a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist he gives his input regarding allergic conjunctivitis, periocular disease and more! You can find him on Instagram as @theveteyeguy. Enjoy this fun episode! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Common Ophthalmology Cases That Are Referred To Dermatologists 03:18 Periocular Dermatitis And Alopecia 08:56 The Rarity Of Pyogranulomatous Blepharitis 12:43 Experience With Uveodermatologic Syndrome 18:10 How Ophthalmologists Manage Allergic Conjunctivitis 23:00 Topical St ..read more

With different dog breeds, we can see various phenotypes of allergic skin disease. With German Shepherd dogs, we can see a more ulcerative dermatitis when they get infected with their underlying allergies. Areas of the body such as ventral abdomen and paws tends to be particularly affected. A different presentation of skin disease can lead to different medical management and we often need to focus on more broad spectrum inflammation control. Learn more about this and certain diseases seen predominantly in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 l've Been Seeing A ..read more

On this episode of The Derm Vet podcast, I get to welcome Darragh O' Hanlon. He is an advanced veterinary practitioner in veterinary dermatology in Dublin, Ireland. You may know him as @thetopicalvet on Instagram. We have a great conversation about long-term allergy management and how to implement immunotherapy successfully in allergic patients. Here some of the differences and similarities of managing pet allergies in Ireland and the United States! Timestamps Intro 00:00 Allergies In The US vs Ireleand 04:50 Allergies In Urban Environments 06:58 Seasonal Allergies In Ireland 08:26 Different ..read more

A preview of one of my lectures coming up this summer at the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD)...  Managing dermatologic diseases can be frustrating and costly for pet owners due to the chronicity of diseases and ongoing treatment required for many patients. Secondary issues such as pyoderma and otitis are also common issues that can be recurrent and add to unexpected costs. There are many different aspects of management that can cost money such as pharmaceuticals, topicals, diagnostics, nutrition, parasiticides and supplements.  How can dermatologists and general pra ..read more

Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) is a rare disease that affects dogs with dilute coat color (blue, fawn, etc.). This disease results from abnormal distribution of melanin granules and formation of macromelanosomes in the hair shaft. This weakens hair and causes them to break especially along the dorsum. Learn how to recognize this disease, useful diagnostics and treatment options on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 What Is Color-Dilution Alopecia? 01:06 Main Symptoms Of Color-Dilution Alopecia 02:02 The Tricky Part Of Color-Dilution Alopecia 02:43 The Disease P ..read more

We all know that cats are tough with their skin management... so I invited my good friend and feline practitioner Dr. Gary Marshall to join the podcast to discuss this topic.  What can you use in cats to manage itch? Is it appropriate to give steroid injections? How do you get a cat to take Atopica? What about flea control? Learn the similarities and differences of how we treat these cat cases in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Skin Disease In Cats 02:38 Other Things That Cause Hair Loss And Itching In Cats 07:05 Flea Bite Hypersensitivity In Cats 12 ..read more

"Ideally, I would give no drugs at all to manage the allergies." When owners tell you this, do you just assume it isn't possible. Of course, there are certain cases that are tough and require systemic medications to control their atopic dermatitis. However, there are options we have to manage these pets with less systemic drugs. From diagnosis to skin support to immunotherapy... learn the options you have to use less drugs for environmental allergies. TIMESTAMPs Intro 00:00 Getting The Diagnosis Correct 01:49 Different Ways To Help The Skin Barrier 05:35 Allergen Specific Immunotherapy 11:48 ..read more

It is always fascinating to learn about veterinary medicine in different countries. There can be many similarities but a lot of differences as well. Today's podcast episode welcomes Dr. Galia Sheinberg, DLACVD to discuss her dermatology practice in Mexico City.  We talk about the differences in work flow for veterinary medicine between Mexico and USA. She also gives some insight in the Latin American College of Veterinary Dermatology and how it is growing and providing a broader scope of dermatology to Mexico, Central America, South American and beyond. TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Dr. Sheinbe ..read more

I had people asking about my path in dermatology recently. So I put together a fun, personal episode of the podcast highlighting my path in school, internship and residency. This includes how I fell in love with dermatology and why I started The Derm Vet.  Enjoy this week's episode ..read more

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 ..read more