Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatolo...
We have all had those super difficult otitis cases... the debris, infection and discomfort never seem to fully respond to treatment. You keep switching topicals but nothing seems to be working. This episode of The Derm Vet podcast will go over four considerations when managing a nonresponsive otitis case. 1. Infection2. Inflammation3. Advanced imaging 4. Surgical interventionTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:50 Where is our infection control sitting04:50 Inflammation08:11 Do we need other diagnostics?10:47 Surgical intervention 13:00 Summary
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264. Cats... little derm aliens
Cat dermatology is always a bit tricky. They present their allergies in so many different ways that are unique to this species. Oral lesions and asthma are not as commonly seen in allergic dogs, but often seen in allergic cats. Also, the struggle of administering medications to cats which can be more difficult compared to dogs. I always think of cats as little derm aliens... BUT, just because their management is not as straightforward, doesn't mean we shouldn't provide relief.Learn more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:02 Cats and flea allergy05:29 Food Allergy06:49 Oral Lesions08:08 Difficulty in medicating10:33 All the ways they show atopic disease12:55 Summary
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263. When to suspect a hormonal disorder in your derm case
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!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Thank you to everyone I met this past week02:30 How do I know if things are hormonal?03:49 Age06:25 Non-pruritic Alopecia07:52 Recurrent Pyoderma11:38 Weight Gain13:21 Summary
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262. Skin issues in overweight pets
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!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Skin Issues with Overweight Dogs03:49 "A World of Inflammation"06:08 Dysbiotic Drift08:00 Skin Integrity of Obese Pets10:05 Secondary Issues11:28 Fold Dermatitis12:39 Elbow Calluses14:10 Summary
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261. Facial fold dermatitis- diagnose, treat and maintain
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.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 How We Should Be Evaluating Facial Fold Dermatitis02:43 Looking For and Evaluating the Folds04:20 Clinical Symptoms 05:54 Where to Start09:34 Treatment12:44 Maintenance 14:00 Summary
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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