The Derm Vet Podcast Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD

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, wipe and spray on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
Client Communication Is Important 01:02
Look At The History 02:52
Ask What Formulations Have Worked 05:56
What Frequencies Have Worked In The Past 09:38
Ask Pet Owners About Location 11:04
Explain Why Topicals Are Important 14:28
Know The Ingredients Of The Topicals Your Using 17:40
Outro 19:04

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!

Timestamps
Intro 00:00
First Tip On Managing Ears 01:40
Second Tip On Managing Ears 03:16
Third Tip On Managing Ears 06:49
Fourth Tip On Managing Ears 09:30
Fifth Tip On Managing Ears 10:58
Sixth Tip On Managing Ears 12:38
Outro 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!

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
Common Ophthalmology Cases That Are Referred To Dermatologists 03:18
Periocular Dermatitis And Alopecia 08:56
The Rarity Of Pyogranulomatous Blepharitis 12:43
Experience With Uveodermatologic Syndrome 18:10
How Ophthalmologists Manage Allergic Conjunctivitis 23:00
Topical Steroids Need A Plan For Ocular Diseases 27:40
Dr. Sigmund's Thoughts On Traumatic Ulcers 34:33
Outro 41:09

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 predominantly in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
l've Been Seeing A Lot Of German Shepherds 00:28
German Shepherds And Allergic Dermatitis 01:24
The Areas Of The Body Affected On German Shepherds 04:32
My Suggestions 07:26
Other Diseases We See In German Shepherds 12:10
Outro 14:36

On this episode of The Derm Vet podcast, I get to welcome Darragh O' Hanlon. He is an advanced veterinary practitioner in veterinary dermatology in Dublin, Ireland. You may know him as @thetopicalvet on Instagram. We have a great conversation about long-term allergy management and how to implement immunotherapy successfully in allergic patients.

Here some of the differences and similarities of managing pet allergies in Ireland and the United States!

Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Allergies In The US vs Ireleand 04:50
Allergies In Urban Environments 06:58
Seasonal Allergies In Ireland 08:26
Different Pollens In Ireland 12:26
Allergy Testing And Immunotherapy In Ireland 17:56
Darragh's Favorite Ways To Use Topicals 35:10
Outro 40:02

A preview of one of my lectures coming up this summer at the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD)... 

Managing dermatologic diseases can be frustrating and costly for pet owners due to the chronicity of diseases and ongoing treatment required for many patients. Secondary issues such as pyoderma and otitis are also common issues that can be recurrent and add to unexpected costs. There are many different aspects of management that can cost money such as pharmaceuticals, topicals, diagnostics, nutrition, parasiticides and supplements. 

How can dermatologists and general practitioners utilize appropriate tools to lessen the costs long-term for pet owners? Learn how to keep dermatology management CHEAPer by utilizing Cytology, History, Examination, Assessment and Plan. 

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
My New Lecture For WCVD10 00:28
How To Make Dermatology C.H.E.A.P. 01:56
C)ytology 04:00
H)istory 06:49
E)xamination 08:44
A)ssessment 11:18
P)lan 13:26
Outro 17:06