Do you feel comfortable with skin biopsies? For such a small sample, it is easy to mess up.  Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast regarding prepping (don't!), sampling and submitting to maximize your results! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Get More Than One Sample (Tip #1) 03:20 User A Bigger Punch (Tip #2) 05:02 Do Not Prep Them (Tip #3) 06:48 Use A Dermatopathologist (Tip #4) 08:16 Rock Your Skin Biopsies (Tip #5) 10:10 Outro 11:54 ..read more

Erythema multiforme (EM) is an uncommon inflammatory skin disease. The onset is often very sudden and concerning and can affect the skin and mucous membranes leading to other issues (anorexia, difficulty defecating, etc.).  The condition can require anywhere from no treatment to immunosuppressive drugs. Learn more about this disease in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!  TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Erythema Multiforme In Humans 02:16 What Erythema Multiforme Looks Like 03:12 Treatment For Erythema Multiforme 05:44 Outro 10:32 ..read more

Another grab bag episode of the podcast, you submitted questions about AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES on Instagram. Here is some information that goes through sebaceous adenitis treatment, ear margin vasculitis differentials, topicals for autoimmune diseases and more! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Treatment Options For Sebaceous Adenitis 01:02 Mycophenolate In Autoimmune Cases 05:35 High Dose Prednisone Protocol 07:10 Treating With Antibiotics Before Biopsying An Autoimmune Case 09:04 Rule Outs For Ear Margin Vasculitis 11:30 Topicals For Autoimmune Diseases 14:20 Outro 16:36 ..read more

It can be daunting to start with a dermatology case in veterinary medicine... or even manage changes in a case you have seen for years! Check out my TOP 5 TIPS to consider when seeing a dermatology case on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! Join My Email List: https://thedermvet.com/ The Sit. Stay. Laugh! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sit-stay-laugh-podcast/id1743984464 TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Do You Know Your Diagnosis? (Tip #1) 02:40 Does This Treatment Make Financial Sense For The Pet Owner? (Tip #2) 07:16 Can The Pet Owner Physically Do It? (Tip #3) 09:36 Wha ..read more

I gave you the opportunity to ask questions about food allergies... and you delivered! Come check out the top questions you have about food allergies in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 How To Challenge A Pet After A Diet Trial 01:56 My Flea Preventative Recommendation For Diet Trials 06:26 Can Pets React To Hydrolyzed Protein? 09:22 How Many Diet Trials To Consider Before A Pet Is Not Food Allergic 10:48 Does A Patient Need To Have A Year Round History In Order To Have Food? 13:04 Dental Chew Recommendations 14:38 Prednisone Helping Itchy Pets For Food 16 ..read more

History collection is so important in veterinary dermatology... so many skin lesions can look the same. It can be especially crucial when figuring out why infections are happening in a pet. On this episode, we will discuss important history questions and how to do it in a time efficient manner. Finally, remember that history collecting doesn't just happen at the first exam... it is an ongoing saga as you keep seeing the pet as a recheck. TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Why Getting A History Is So Important 01:34 Ectoparasite Control 08:06 If Other Pets And People In The House Are Affected 09:30 Being ..read more

On this episode of The Derm Vet podcast, Jenni Grant joins. Jenni is the head veterinary nurse at The Dermatology Referral Service in Scotland. We discuss the differences between practicing in the United States compared to Scotland. Also, some great information regarding improving your cytology skills as a veterinary nurse/technician and how to communicate with clients regarding chronic allergy management.  TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Jenni's Role Within Her Dermatology Practice 02:56 Jenni's Veterinary Journey 04:10 How Technicians Help With Client Communication 12:54 Jenni's Dermatology Wor ..read more

One of the top questions I get asked... "How do I get better cytology samples?". This week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast goes over some Dos and Don'ts to improve your cytology collection technique to get amazing samples! DO: use your non-dominant hand to assist DO: get under crust and scale DO: practice DO: use different collection techniques DON'T: be wimpy with your sampling DON'T: skip it DON'T: rub the slide back and forth DON'T: give up TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 The Do's Of Cytology 01:03 The Don'ts of Cytology 08:36 Outro 15:38 ..read more

Topical therapy is so important in the management of long-term dermatologic disease. Whether it is maintenance for skin barrier dysfunction or to control an active infection, we know it can make a huge difference in our success. However, it can be a big hassle for pet owners to implement. So, how do you convince owners to use the shampoo you sent home.  Do you ask the right questions?  Do you provide the right education? Learn six tips that will help you convince pet owners to bathe, wipe and spray on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Client Commu ..read more

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