The Derm Vet Podcast Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD

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 great information regarding improving your cytology skills as a veterinary nurse/technician and how to communicate with clients regarding chronic allergy management. TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Jenni's Role Within Her Dermatology Practice 02:56Jenni's Vet...

One of the top questions I get asked... "How do I get better cytology samples?". This week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast goes over some Dos and Don'ts to improve your cytology collection technique to get amazing samples!DO: use your non-dominant hand to assistDO: get under crust and scaleDO: practiceDO: use different collection techniquesDON'T: be wimpy with your samplingDON'T: skip itDON'T: rub the slide back and forthDON'T: give upTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00The Do's Of Cytology 01:03The Don't...

Topical therapy is so important in the management of long-term dermatologic disease. Whether it is maintenance for skin barrier dysfunction or to control an active infection, we know it can make a huge difference in our success. However, it can be a big hassle for pet owners to implement. So, how do you convince owners to use the shampoo you sent home. Do you ask the right questions? Do you provide the right education?Learn six tips that will help you convince pet owners to bathe, w...

Chronic otitis can be a scary and frustrating disease to manage. Ears can be painful to the pet and lead to irreversible changes like calcification. Learn some tips on how to be less fEARful at managing ear disease on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TimestampsIntro 00:00First Tip On Managing Ears 01:40Second Tip On Managing Ears 03:16Third Tip On Managing Ears 06:49Fourth Tip On Managing Ears 09:30Fifth Tip On Managing Ears 10:58Sixth Tip On Managing Ears 12:38Outro 15:40

On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO joins for a fun conversation. As a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist he gives his input regarding allergic conjunctivitis, periocular disease and more! You can find him on Instagram as @theveteyeguy. Enjoy this fun episode!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Common Ophthalmology Cases That Are Referred To Dermatologists 03:18Periocular Dermatitis And Alopecia 08:56The Rarity Of Pyogranulomatous Blepharitis 12:43Experience With Uveo...

With different dog breeds, we can see various phenotypes of allergic skin disease. With German Shepherd dogs, we can see a more ulcerative dermatitis when they get infected with their underlying allergies. Areas of the body such as ventral abdomen and paws tends to be particularly affected.A different presentation of skin disease can lead to different medical management and we often need to focus on more broad spectrum inflammation control. Learn more about this and certain diseases seen pred...