The Derm Vet Podcast
52. Is derm essential?
When COVID hit, there was a lot of questioning regarding what services were essential. If dermatology is (most of the time) not fatal, is it considered an essential service? With so much stress and emotions in our world, what are the various ways a pet with allergies could affect an owner?
Pruritus, pain, odor, appearance... these are all things that can affect the quality of life of a pet and an owner. We dive into these reasons and some research regarding caregiver burden associated with dermatologic disease in dogs.
When COVID hit, there was a lot of questioning regarding what services were essential. If dermatology is (most of the time) not fatal, is it considered an essential service? With so much stress and emotions in our world, what are the various ways a pet with allergies could affect an owner?
Pruritus, pain, odor, appearance... these are all things that can affect the quality of life of a pet and an owner. We dive into these reasons and some research regarding caregiver burden associated with dermatologic disease in dogs.