The Derm Vet Podcast

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Constant scratching, chewing, and ear infections aren't just annoying... they're your patient's way of telling you something's wrong! In this episode, I break down everything veterinary professionals need to know about managing allergic dogs, from spotting the first signs of trouble to building a long-term treatment plan that actually works.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:39 Itch Inquiry 
02:55 Maintenance Therapy for Allergic Dogs
05:35 Nutrition
06:07 Ear Care 
07:19 Client Education and Early Detection
09:34 Utilizing Our Pharmaceuticals
11:27 Identifying Allergy Triggers
13:09 Routine Rechecks
15:27 Summary
17:39 Outro

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Is allergen-specific immunotherapy the closest thing we have to changing the course of allergic disease in dogs?

In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I explore why immunotherapy remains the gold standard for long-term allergy management and how it differs from simply controlling itch. She explains how starting treatment early may help reduce the progression of allergic disease, what pet owners should realistically expect from immunotherapy, and why educating clients is critical to long-term success.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Itch Inquiry: Distinguishing Autoimmune Disease from Neoplastic Disease
04:40 Immunotherapy
06:05 Proactively Halting the Progression of Allergic Disease
07:30 Natural Therapy
08:14 Instilling Trust in Your Client
09:28 Preparing for Future Health Uncertainties
13:06 Outro

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Learn how rostrolateral nasal alar arteriopathy is diagnosed, why it can be mistaken for other conditions, and the treatment options available to help improve quality of life. I also discusses setting realistic owner expectations and the importance of recognizing uncommon dermatologic diseases in veterinary medicine.

Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or veterinary student, this episode provides practical clinical insights you can apply to future cases. 

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Fleischman DA, Mauldin EA, Lowe A, Cain CL, Bradley CW. Clinical and histopathological features of rostrolateral nasal alar arteriopathy of German shepherd dogs. Vet Dermatol. 2023;34:441–451. https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.13173

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:32 Itch Inquiry:  Topicals for General Practice 
06:20 German Shepherd with Chronic Nasal Bleeding
09:29 Diagnosis: Rostrolateral Nasal Alar Arteriopathy
12:02 Treatment Options & Owner Expectations
14:44 Outro

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Client communication can make or break even the best dermatology treatment plan...

In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I answer a listener's question about improving cytology skills in veterinary practice before diving into one of the most valuable communication frameworks I've found for challenging client interactions: The 5 E's.

Whether you're discussing chronic allergies, recurrent skin infections, or complex treatment plans, frustrated clients are inevitable. The key is knowing how to navigate those conversations with confidence!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:14 Itch Inquiry
03:10 The 5 E's in Dealing with Frustrated Clients
03:40 Empathize with the Client
05:47 Expectations
07:08 Expense
08:14 Effort
10:23 Encouragement
12:18 Summary/Outro

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In this episode, I tackle some of the most common (and challenging) questions surrounding the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of canine otitis externa. From maintenance therapy protocols and cleaning strategies to biofilm management, chronic stenosis, ear cultures, and the role of AI-powered cytology, I share practical insights you can apply in everyday practice. 

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:25 Itch Inquiry: For maintenance therapy, do you suggest using a combination product weekly as maintenance?
04:30 What is your favorite product as a cleanser when the patient has biofilm?
06:51 How do tackle chronic stenosis?
09:12 What is your favorite maintenance cleaning product?
10:31 When dogs have recurrent otitis, how often do you suggest maintenance cleaning? 
12:37 What do you think of the various AI cytology machines?
14:27 What is the usefulness of an ear culture for otitis externa?
16:15 What do you consider for broad spectrum treatment for otitis?
17:40 Besides ear flushing, what other treatments do you use for maintenance?
18:18 Outro