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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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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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English

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6514708816


Episodes
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259. Cyclosporine: the forgotten allergy medication

2/13/2025
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! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Cyclosporine 02:27 Why choose Cyclosporine for Dogs with allergies 08:44 Weird Issues with Cyclosporine 11:55 Cats and Cyclosporine 13:36 What's available in the U.S. for Cyclosporine 15:26 Other forms of Cyclosporine 18:53 Summary

Duration:00:19:52

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258. WHAT skin lesions to look for...

2/6/2025
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! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 What and where when it comes to lesions 01:54 Color change 06:09 Alopecia 07:41 Thickening of the skin 09:33 Scaling 10:56 Skin Integrity 13:07 Summary

Duration:00:14:55

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257. What does "cytology everything" mean?

1/30/2025
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. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 My time at VMX 04:22 Cytology Everything 06:13 Where "Cytology Everything" comes from 10:30 Rechecks 12:39 Summary/Outro

Duration:00:13:59

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256. When to send an ear case to derm vs. surgery

1/23/2025
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! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Managing Ear Disease 01:20 Videotoscopy 06:46 Owner Expectations and Options 10:12 Bloodhound example 12:41 Summary/Outro

Duration:00:14:22

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255. DIETS: hydrolyzed vs novel protein

1/16/2025
Picking a food for a diet trial can be really tough. Do you choose hydrolyzed, novel protein, home-cooked, etc.? Is there just ONE perfect diet to rule in or out food allergy? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn the ins and outs of selecting a diet. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Novel Protein vs Hydrolyzed 03:36 Changing the diet 07:11 Hydrolyzed Diets 11:13 Why would you choose novel protein? 12:41 Realize that every pet is an individual 14:20 Summary/Outro

Duration:00:15:19

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254. Anal Sac issues and gut health: how Glandex can help

1/9/2025
Our first interview of the New Year! I'm very excited to interview Dr. James Bascharon. Dr. Bascharon is a veterinarian and CEO & Founder of Vetnique. He is the inventor of Glandex®, a patented formulation and the first medication of its kind for pets with anal sac/gland problems. Anal sac issues are a frequent problem for our pets and can negatively affect the lives of the pet owners. Nobody wants to see their dog scooting or be surprised by that "fishy" smell. This episode goes over the need for anal sac health and introduces a new product by Vetnique to address gut health. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Introducing Dr. Bascharon and Glandex 01:50 What anal glands are and common causes of problems 06:24 Clinical symptoms to look out for 11:22 How creating Glandex came about 18:07 How Glandex actually helps with anal gland emptying 20:25 Knowing how to create Glandex 26:31 New Glandex product 29:46 When would a veterinarian choose probiotic over Glandex? 31:58 Do probiotics make a difference for pets with allergies? 35:01 What's next for James? 36:16 Outro

Duration:00:36:30

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253. New Year, New Derm

1/2/2025
As we welcome in the year 2025... there are some ways we can change the practice of veterinary dermatology. Sure, we hope for continued new products, diagnostics, etc. However, there are simple changes that can make right now that will make your practice of dermatology more fun and impactful! Learn the 5 ways on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 New Year, New Derm! 02:10 Be Open 07:21 Understand Your Drugs 10:12 Innovate 12:58 Learn 16:02 Don't Get Stuck in Your Old Ways 21:00 Summary

Duration:00:23:08

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252. We need to calm down! Releasing the pressure of derm perfection

12/26/2024
With the end of the year comes a lot of reflection... and stress. Working on chronic dermatology cases can provide frustration as many medications and differentials aren't always a slam dunk on the first exam. So, ending the year on a more positive note, learn how derm workups and medication selection aren't perfect for specialists either. Selection of diagnostics and drugs can be trial and error in certain patients... and that's okay.

Duration:00:11:07

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251. How cats and dogs are different with distribution

12/19/2024
Cats and dogs are very different with their skin lesions and distribution is no different. If a dog presents with claw fold disease, the list of differentials is much better than a cat with claw fold skin disease. Throw in oral lesions and otitis... and we have to recognize how there are differences in how we create differential lists. Learn more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Distribution of lesions between cats and dogs 02:05 Claw Fold Disease 05:54 Otitis 09:01 Oral Cavity 11:11 Recap

Duration:00:13:32

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250. Ear disease- quick way to be complete

12/12/2024
It can be hard in a busy practice to fully work up and treat recurrent otitis. I wanted to provide a quick and easy way to reimagine these cases when they walk into your door. When you see an ear case, I want you to think of two Is and two Ws. What are they? Infection Inflammation Wash Why Check out more on this quick and dirty episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Ear Disease: Two I's and Two W's 01:04 Infection 02:18 Inflammation 03:55 Wash 05:45 Why 07:14 Summary 08:00 Outro

Duration:00:08:24

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249. What GPs wish derms knew about the cases they refer

12/5/2024
I asked and you delivered!!!! I wanted to know what general practitioners wish dermatologists knew before they referred a case. You gave me lots of great points! A recurring theme in my responses... write it down! If an owner declines a diagnostic, medication, referral, flea prevention, etc. make sure you write it in the record. If it is there, then we will know the recommendation was made. We all want to be on the same team with these chronic derm cases! Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 What is something GPs want Derms to know 01:20 "We DO recommend cytology before referring but owners decline repeatedly" 04:38 "It can be frustratingly difficult to get clients to do antipyretic therapies" 06:35 "I legit try to get my clients to go to you sooner" 08:42 "I have tried to get them on consistent vet-prescribed flea control" 12:36 "We don't have a dermatologist in Puerto Rico" 14:35 "I'm sorry I have to send my needy/annoying clients to you" 17:00 Outro

Duration:00:18:45

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248. Thankfulness in dermatology

11/28/2024
It is Thanksgiving in the USA... I asked you what you are thankful for in dermatology. From cytology to Pseudopelade to dermatologists, find out what you were thankful for as listeners and what I am thankful for as a podcaster! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 What The Derm Vet Listeners Are Thankful For 00:44 What Dr. Bourgeois Is Thankful For 15:08 Outro 17:00

Duration:00:17:42

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247. Weird diagnosis: deep fungal

11/21/2024
Depending on where you live geographically, you may see a lot of deep fungal disease or not much at all. How do you recognize deep fungal disease? What diagnostics can be done? Even if you don't see a lot of deep fungal disease where you live, dogs and cats change environments so it could happen! Learn about blastomycosis, coccidiomycosis, cryptococcus, sporotrichosis and histoplasmosis on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Shoutout to ESAVS Dermatology 2 students! 01:29 Deep Fungal Infections 04:04 Blastomycosis 07:28 Coccidioidomycosis 09:19 Cryptococcus 12:17 Sporotrichosis 13:53 Histoplasmosis 16:44 Outro

Duration:00:17:01

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246. Isoxazolines

11/14/2024
Isoxazolines are anti-parasitics that inhibit chloride channels in the nervous systems of invertebrates. This paralyzes and kills parasites by blocking the transmission of neuronal signals. Isoxazolines are more selective to fleas, ticks, and mites than to mammals, including humans, dogs and cats. It has been a game changer for our flea allergic pets and treating mange cases. Learn some of the specific differences of these products on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Before Isoxazolines 02:28 What is Isoxazolines 04:34 Afoxolaner 06:18 Sarolaner 08:03 Lotilaner 09:10 Fluralaner 11:28 Summary 13:05 Outro

Duration:00:13:43

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245. Canine Demodicosis

11/7/2024
Thanks to the isoxazolines... we don't see demodex as much as we used to! However, it is still a disease that can be overlooked and important to recognize and treat. But when treatment can range from nothing to an anti-parasitic... how do you approach these canine cases? Localized vs. Generalized Juvenile-onset vs. Adult-onset Did you know there are three types of Demodex we can find on dogs? Find out more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Why I'm in Thailand 00:45 Canine Demoidicosis 04:02 Demodex Canis 04:24 Demodex Cornei 05:09 Demodex Injai 06:54 Classification of Demodicosis 09:25 Juvenile Onset vs Adult Onset 11:34 How We Diagnose Demodicosis 13:38 Treatment for Demodicosis 15:24 Outro

Duration:00:15:41

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244. Spoooooky derm tips

10/31/2024
Happy Halloween! I asked for your spooky derm concerns and you delivered! Check out our top 5 sppoookkkyyy derm tips on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast. 1. Combining immunosuppressive drugs 2. Feline otitis 3. Cutaneous lymphoma 4. Missteps that can haunt you 5. Pseudomonas otitis TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:08 Concern with Combining Immunosuppressive Medications 05:46 Treating Feline Otitis 08:11 Cutaneous Lymphoma 10:25 What is a common misstep that can haunt a practitioner? 14:28 Pseudomonas Otitis 16:42 Outro

Duration:00:17:58

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243. Why the non-drug stuff matters

10/24/2024
Derm drugs are SO important! BUT... there is a reason we talk about multimodal therapy being so essential in managing allergic cases. Preventatives, diet, immunotherapy, topicals, supplements, etc. are crucial. However, we have to tailor and customize our plan for each individual patient AND client. Learn how the non-drug management tools can help with prevention, skin barrier, microbiome and future flares on this episode of The Derm Vet podcast. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:03 Why Dermatologists Are Adamant About Non-Drugs 01:51 Prevention 04:58 Skin Barrier 07:57 Microbiome 09:35 Helping Clients Manage Disease Long-term 13:13 Summary 15:38 Outro

Duration:00:16:03

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242. Zenrelia: a new tool for canine allergic dermatitis!

10/17/2024
Here it is... I have questions. You have questions. We all have questions about the new canine allergy medication: Zenrelia. I was able to have Tom Lewis, DVM, DACVD on the podcast who was involved with the initial studies and has prescribed it in over 40 dogs! We jump into many of your commonly asked questions about how this medication works, implementing it in your clinical practice, warnings, etc. Take a listen about this new medication in the canine allergy toolkit! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Zenrelia Is Finally Out 01:51 Why We Need More of This Type of Medicine for Dogs 06:25 The Difference of Selectivity for These Medications 09:28 What is Unique About Zenrelia Compared to Other Meds 15:26 Tom Lewis' Involvement in Zenrelia Studies 24:18 How Cases Are Selected 31:06 Box Warning for Zenrelia 37:38 Final Thoughts 42:01 Outro

Duration:00:42:41

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241. How do we stop bacterial resistance?

10/10/2024
No doubt that bacteria keep getting smarter and smarter... recently, I had a culture come back from a superficial pyoderma with NO ANTIBIOTIC OPTIONS! So we have to pivot and consider options such as dilute bleach rinses. What terminology is being used for this type of resistance? How can we prevent it from worsening? Find out some tips on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Terminology For Resistant Bacteria 01:20 Recommendations For Managing Pyoderma 03:34 Why Do Antibiotics Sometimes Fail? 05:40 Outro 11:52

Duration:00:12:27

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240. Is ear cytology really worth the client's money?

10/3/2024
Allergies add up! Is it really that important to perform ear cytology when most of commercial products have combination ingredients? What do you do if an ear is not responding? Learn why it is crucial to justify the cost of repeated ear cytology to your cases. Many of these products have potent ingredients so we want to assure we are using them appropriately!

Duration:00:11:32