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
29. QoL for derm patients and clients
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Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD
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Season 1
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Episode 29
Is dermatology essential? A big question everybody asked when COVID-19 first started hitting. If allergies aren't fatal, why is it such a big deal for owners to get their pets in right away? There are several quality of life and caregiver burden studies that illustrate how dramatically an owner and pet's life is affected by allergic symptoms and infections.
Today, I am joined by Dr. Becca Mount from Dermatology 4 Animals in New Mexico to discuss how to deal with overwhelmed clients and empathize with their frustrations. It is important to communicate appropriately and get the owner on your team!