The Derm Vet Podcast

Do you understand the flea lifecycle? Know why it is important to know about the egg, larva, pupa and adult... also some gross flea facts.

If most ear products have ingredients to address bacteria, yeast and inflammation, then why is ear cytology important? check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

When you start a patient on an allergy protocol, how can you tell if it is successful? Do you expect them to never get an infection again? If they do, did the plan fail? Check out this week's episode of the podcast to learn what successful allergy management looks like!

You look at a new patient's history and see "owner can't give oral medications at home". But what if all the injectables didn't work? Do we just assume we can't help this pet? What if we asked the owner more in-depth questions? How have you tried giving it? What was going on with the pet when you tried oral medications? Can you focus on topical therapy for the infection? Based on a recent case I had, I wanted to present a real life solution on this week's episode of the podcast.

Starting with an allergy case can be daunting... especially if you have a 15 minute exam to do it in. What are the top 3 things you should consider to get a pet out of an allergic crisis and on their way to management? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Replay of a popular podcast episode form a year ago... bald belly cats! Bald belly cats present commonly in veterinary dermatology. Many of these cats develop bald bellies due to overgrooming but there are also non-pruritic causes. What history questions should you ask? What differentials should you consider? What other clinical signs should you look for? Check out this episode of the podcast to feel confident in the bald belly kitty workup!

Peanuts... Snowmen... Yeasty Beasties! All things Malassezia on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Is there a difference between intradermal and serum testing for atopic dermatitis? Learn the differences in what these tests measure and why testing should be recommended to your patients on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

I am starting a new podcast episode type called: DERM DEBUNK. These are the "facts" I hear thrown around often. Some may not be true at all... some may be partially true. But (similar to any aspect of medicine) blanket statements can be really tough! First derm debunk episode, "Apoquel can't treat otitis." There are so many varying degrees of otitis... Find out my thoughts on this week's episode of the podcast.

What is the difference between a dermatology internship and residency? What does a dermatology residency entail? Is it worth it? I was asked to create a podcast episode all about pursuing a dermatology residency. So this week's episode answers all the questions you asked about becoming a board certified veterinary dermatologist!

Are you confident in cytology? It is the minimum database for dermatology case! Refresh yourself on cytology collection techniques with this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. Remember... you don't have to use them all! Find the few you love and stick with them.

You walk into your next dog appointment... and the ear is completely swollen shut. What do you do??? Panic? Refer to surgery? Send home ear drops? Check out my step-by-step process of a swollen ear canal and feeling confident about managing these cases!

Oh, bulldogs... they are sweet but can have difficult dermatologic disease. From interdigital furuncles to demodex to facial folds... learn all about bulldog dermatology on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

I asked and you delivered! On Instagram, you gave me your questions regarding topical therapy for canine atopic dermatitis. Here my answers on this week's episode of the podcast!

Why should you focus on the skin barrier? Why are dermatologists so passionate about it? Find out on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Client communication can be difficult in chronic dermatology cases. Especially with so much misinformation available to clients from other sources. Learn how to be on the offense (not defense with clients)... and how this can change your happiness managing dermatology cases.

What does a complete ear exam look like? What order of steps should occur? What if the pet is wiggly? Find out a quick, efficient way to evaluate the pinna, vertical canal, horizontal canal and tympanum of a dog and cat on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Diet trials in puppies... When do you consider it? What approach should you take with the owner? What options are available? What if the owner doesn't want to do a full workup in the dog with ear infections? Diet trials are challenging enough... but it can be especially overwhelming for an owner with a new puppy. Check out this week's episode of the podcast which dives into the challenges and approaches to diet trials in puppies. This podcast is sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition.

Life as a vet parent is difficult and it doesn't look the same for everybody. Community and not comparing to others is so vital. I welcome back my friend Dr. Tannetje Crocker to talk about our experiences as vet moms. The highs, the lows, the guilt and our advice.

What do the emergency doctor and dermatologist have in common? Probably more than you think! With hospitals being so busy, how can you manage an ear infection at 2am? What derm medications should be on an ER shelf? Welcome my good friend Dr. Tannetje Crocker as we discuss dermatology in the ER.