Hormonal disorders can be very difficult to recognize in dermatology cases, especially since many of these cases have been managed for other conditions like allergies earlier in their life. So, when do you suspect a hormonal disorder in your dog patient? Age of onset, alopecia, recurrent pyoderma and weight gain discussed on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Thank you to everyone I met this past week 02:30 How do I know if things are hormonal? 03:49 Age 06:25 Non-pruritic Alopecia 07:52 Recurrent Pyoderma 11:38 Weight Gain 13:21 Summary ..read more

Obesity has been an increasing issue in dogs and cats over the years. This could be due to increased caloric intake, reduced physical activity, endocrinopathies, etc. There are many issues that occur with obese pets: cardiac issues, joint pain, organ dysfunction, etc. However, the skin can also be included in these issues. Elbow calluses, fold dermatitis and pododermatitis can all be worse as a patient gains weight. Learn more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Skin Issues with Overweight Dogs 03:49 "A World of Inflammation" 06:08 Dysbiotic Drift 08:0 ..read more

With brachycephalic breeds being a common allergic patient, facial fold dermatitis is a common occurrence. Clinical signs can include facial rubbing, scratching, odor, etc. Thought it occurs frequently in these patients, it can be easy to overlook this little pocket of tissue during an exam. This week's podcast episode will go over clinical signs, diagnostics, treatment options including maintenance therapy. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 How We Should Be Evaluating Facial Fold Dermatitis 02:43 Looking For and Evaluating the Folds 04:20 Clinical Symptoms  05:54 Where to Start 09:34 Treatme ..read more

We can feel like we put together a great plan for a pet's allergies, but if it doesn't happen then it doesn't matter.  Instead of being frustrated about client compliance, how can we make it better? We have to consider the financial, physical and mental burden pet owners are going through when their pet is diagnosed with a chronic dermatologic disease. However, we must ASK what is possible... and not ASSUME.  Check out some tips and tricks on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Tips and Tricks to Increase Customer Compliance 04:19 Thinking of the ..read more

There have been so many wonderful tools added to our management of allergic dermatitis in dogs over the last decade. Apoquel, Cytopoint and Zenrelia have all been medications that provide quick itch relief with a more targeted approach.  However, the use of cyclosporine as an option (except for cats where it is prescribed more frequently) has dwindled. Though these new tools have revolutionized our field, allergic dermatitis is complicated and there are still some cases that respond better to cyclosporine. So, when should you consider reaching cyclosporine in allergic management? Check ou ..read more

Viewing several skin cases day after day can make recognizing different types of skin lesions daunting... However, evaluating skin integrity, alopecia, skin thickness, etc. can help guide the differential list and fine tune the diagnostic approach. Learn more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 What and where when it comes to lesions 01:54 Color change 06:09 Alopecia 07:41 Thickening of the skin 09:33 Scaling 10:56 Skin Integrity 13:07 Summary ..read more

A common phrase around The Derm Vet is "cytology everything". But, what does that actually mean? Looks weird? Cytology. Itchy spot? Cytology. How long to treat an infection? Cytology. Things changed? Cytology. Cytology everything! Learn more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 My time at VMX 04:22 Cytology Everything 06:13 Where "Cytology Everything" comes from 10:30 Rechecks 12:39 Summary/Outro ..read more

As a general practitioner with a bad ear case, where do you send them... Derm or Surgery? There are some clear cut reasons like severe calcification that can lead to case being best served by surgery. However, there are other things to consider like client expectations, finances, patient compliance, etc. that are not as straightforward. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to gain confidence on where to refer your next difficult ear case! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Managing Ear Disease 01:20 Videotoscopy 06:46 Owner Expectations and Options 10:12 Bloodhound example 12:41 S ..read more

Picking a food for a diet trial can be really tough. Do you choose hydrolyzed, novel protein, home-cooked, etc.? Is there just ONE perfect diet to rule in or out food allergy? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn the ins and outs of selecting a diet. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Novel Protein vs Hydrolyzed 03:36 Changing the diet 07:11 Hydrolyzed Diets 11:13 Why would you choose novel protein? 12:41 Realize that every pet is an individual 14:20 Summary/Outro ..read more

Our first interview of the New Year! I'm very excited to interview Dr. James Bascharon. Dr. Bascharon is a veterinarian and CEO & Founder of Vetnique. He is the inventor of Glandex®, a patented formulation and the first medication of its kind for pets with anal sac/gland problems. Anal sac issues are a frequent problem for our pets and can negatively affect the lives of the pet owners. Nobody wants to see their dog scooting or be surprised by that "fishy" smell. This episode goes over the need for anal sac health and introduces a new product by Vetnique to address gut health. Check out th ..read more