Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatolo...
260. Client Compliance: how do veterinarians improve this?
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!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Tips and Tricks to Increase Customer Compliance04:19 Thinking of the Customer's Financial Situation08:21 The Physical Aspect10:23 The Mental Aspect12:21 Have to Ask and NOT Assume14:51 Recognize that Things Change16:22 Summary
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259. Cyclosporine: the forgotten allergy medication
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 out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to find out!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Cyclosporine02:27 Why choose Cyclosporine for Dogs with allergies08:44 Weird Issues with Cyclosporine11:55 Cats and Cyclosporine13:36 What's available in the U.S. for Cyclosporine 15:26 Other forms of Cyclosporine18:53 Summary
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258. WHAT skin lesions to look for...
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!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 What and where when it comes to lesions01:54 Color change06:09 Alopecia07:41 Thickening of the skin09:33 Scaling10:56 Skin Integrity13:07 Summary
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257. What does "cytology everything" mean?
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.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 My time at VMX04:22 Cytology Everything06:13 Where "Cytology Everything" comes from10:30 Rechecks12:39 Summary/Outro
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256. When to send an ear case to derm vs. surgery
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!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Managing Ear Disease01:20 Videotoscopy06:46 Owner Expectations and Options10:12 Bloodhound example12:41 Summary/Outro
Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatologic workups you can bring to clinical practice right away. Also, stories about navigating the messy (yet beautiful) journey of being a vet mom while building a career you love.
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