The Derm Vet Podcast
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.
Episodes
245 episodes
245. Canine Demodicosis
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 a...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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15:41
244. Spoooooky derm tips
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 drugs2. Feline otitis3. Cu...
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Episode 244
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17:58
243. Why the non-drug stuff matters
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 cu...
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Episode 243
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16:03
242. Zenrelia: a new tool for canine allergic dermatitis!
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 ...
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Episode 242
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42:41
241. How do we stop bacterial resistance?
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 terminolog...
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Episode 241
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12:27
240. Is ear cytology really worth the client's money?
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 ...
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Episode 240
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11:32
239. How to implement Phovia into your daily practice
Phovia is an innovative form of photobiomodulation that is easy to use in a veterinary clinical practice and can have several benefits (antibacterial, wound healing, etc.). It is easy to use and fast!But, what kind of cases could ...
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Episode 239
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15:08
238. Skin barrier... what are the different ways we can support it?
Skin barrier might not sound that exciting, but it is really important to consider in managing allergic dogs and cats. How do you do it?We know topicals are important! But there are other ways you can help the skin barrier through nutri...
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Episode 238
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13:09
237. What is MicroSilver and how can it help your derm patients?
I welcome back Dr. Galia Scheinberg on the podcast this week! Dr. Scheinberg has a lot of experience using the Vetbiotek products which contains MicroSilver. How is this ingredient compared to other silver containing products?Microsilve...
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Episode 237
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32:13
236. Otitis Media: the gold standard treatment AND the shoestring budget option
Otitis media is a middle ear infection and can occur due to many different primary diseases. Ideally, these cases receive advanced imaging with CT or MRI, undergo video-otoscopy with myringotomy, submit a C/S and receive several weeks of approp...
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Episode 236
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18:09
235. Oncologist Opinion: Mast Cell Tumors
Welcome back, Dr Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (oncology) to the podcast! This week we discuss mast cell tumors!I don't know about you... but I always get confused about current guidelines with MCT. They can be anything from low-grade...
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Episode 235
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20:46
234. Oncologist Opinion: Cutaneous lymphoma
Cutaneous lymphoma can be a tricky disease. It is red, flaky and itchy just like allergies can be. If you see an older dog with these lesions, it should be a differential. But, what do you do if you get back a biopsy of cutaneous lymphoma? What...
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Episode 234
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22:19
233. Think like a Dermatologist
How can you take your exam and history and "think like a dermatologist"? How can you elevate your game in derm when working up these skin cases?Check out how we pick up on distribution, species variations and history cues to st...
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Episode 233
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17:26
232. KeraVet Gel: a new product for wound healing
Wounds can be tough, but there is a new product to help with that. KeraVet Gel is a hydrogel wound dressing intended to act as a protective covering for partial thickness wounds. It is the first veterinary product to include keratin as an ingre...
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Episode 232
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31:45
231. Top 6 mistakes made before derm referral
I get it! There is so much to cover in general practice that referring your patients to a dermatologist can feel daunting. I want to help! Here are the top 6 mistakes I see before cases are referred. It doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong...
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Episode 231
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18:19
230. Dr. Molly talks derm in the GP world
Dr. Molly Brinkmann is a GP and medical director of a small animal general hospital in Tennessee. You may know her for the hilarious content she puts on Instagram (@drmollysays)... but ...
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Episode 230
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33:16
229. 5 ways to rock your skin biopsies!
Do you feel comfortable with skin biopsies? For such a small sample, it is easy to mess up. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast regarding prepping (don't!), sampling and submitting to maximize your results!
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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13:30
228. Erythema Multiforme
Erythema multiforme (EM) is an uncommon inflammatory skin disease. The onset is often very sudden and concerning and can affect the skin and mucous membranes leading to other issues (anorexia, difficulty defecating, etc.). The cond...
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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11:43
227. GRAB BAG: Autoimmune Diseases
Another grab bag episode of the podcast, you submitted questions about AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES on Instagram. Here is some information that goes through sebaceous adenitis treatment, ear margin vasculitis differentials, topicals for autoimmune disea...
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Episode 227
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17:26
226. What diseases (besides allergies) can be treated with Apoquel
Apoquel (oclacitinib tablet) is approved for the treatment of allergic dermatitis in dogs over 12 months of age. However, veterinary medicine can present difficult cases and off-label use based on anecdotal experience can be important to provid...
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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15:47
225. Top 5 things to consider when seeing a derm case
It can be daunting to start with a dermatology case in veterinary medicine... or even manage changes in a case you have seen for years! Check out my TOP 5 TIPS to consider when seeing a dermatology case on this week's episode of The De...
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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18:17
224. GRAB BAG: Food allergies
I gave you the opportunity to ask questions about food allergies... and you delivered!Come check out the top questions you have about food allergies in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00How...
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Episode 224
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24:12
223. The history should NOT be a mystery
History collection is so important in veterinary dermatology... so many skin lesions can look the same. It can be especially crucial when figuring out why infections are happening in a pet.On this episode, we will discuss important hist...
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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19:43
222. 5 RED FLAGS that the case is not allergic
As a dermatologist, I see A LOT of allergies. However, there are other causes of skin diseases that can cause a pet to develop pruritus, skin lesions, etc. In this episode, I will cover the 5 red flags that should get you considering other caus...
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Episode 222
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16:37
221. Being a dermatology nurse in Scotland
On this episode of The Derm Vet podcast, Jenni Grant joins. Jenni is the head veterinary nurse at The Dermatology Referral Service in Scotland. We discuss the differences between practicing in the United States compared to Scotland. Also, some ...
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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34:02