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.
The Derm Vet Podcast
264. Cats... little derm aliens
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Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD
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Season 6
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Episode 264
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!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:02 Cats and flea allergy
05:29 Food Allergy
06:49 Oral Lesions
08:08 Difficulty in medicating
10:33 All the ways they show atopic disease
12:55 Summary