The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary dermatology

A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Veterinary Dermatology. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

  1. 6d ago

    Veterinary dermatology, November 8th 2026

    Veterinary dermatology: November 8th 2026 (abstracts published between 1st November and 7th November 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:49) He and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Ecological and Molecular Basis of Capripoxvirus Cross-Host Transmission: From Transmission Networks to Adaptive Evolution.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70138 ----- • (00:01:51) Abdala and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Global prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus spp. isolated from canine otitis externa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (1995-2024).", Vol 212, pp. 106423, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106423 ----- • (00:02:47) Bia and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Leishmania spp. infection in horses in an endemic area of canine leishmaniosis (north-western Algeria).", Vol 211, pp. 106365, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106365 ----- • (00:03:44) Voigt and colleagues, Current microbiology, "Photoinactivation of multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria isolated from dogs with otitis using tetra-cationic porphyrins bearing peripheral platinum(II) (3-PtTPyP) and palladium(II) (3-PdTPyP) complexes.", 83, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-026-05202-8 ----- • (00:04:38) Linhares and colleagues, In vivo (Athens, Greece), "High P53 Immunoexpression Is Associated With Shorter Overall Survival in Feline Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.", Vol 40, pp. 3607-3616, https://doi.org/10.21873/invivo.14499 ----- • (00:05:44) Semolin and colleagues, In vivo (Athens, Greece), "FoxP3+ Regulatory T-Cells in Canine Cutaneous Lymphoma and Their Role in Immune Modulation.", Vol 40, pp. 3617-3629, https://doi.org/10.21873/invivo.14500 ----- • (00:06:43) Dobrin and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Oxidative stress and immunomarkers in equine dermal melanomatosis: single-case comparison with healthy individual.", Vol 166, pp. 106104, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106104 ----- • (00:07:39) Lee and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Feline cutaneous mast cell tumor with extensive macrophage-associated cell-in-cell structures.", Vol 38, pp. 1319-1322, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261477339 ----- • (00:08:28) Amarante and colleagues, Preventive veterinary medicine, "Feline sporotrichosis hotspots during a period of declining notifications: A surveillance-sensitive analysis in hyperendemic Rio de Janeiro.", Vol 256, pp. 106989, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.106989 ----- • (00:09:33) Federica and colleagues, Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene, "Unilateral Hormonally Active Testicular Sertoli Cell Tumour and Feminization Syndrome in a Bernese Mountain Dog With Normally Descended Testes.", 61, https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.70323 ----- • (00:10:29) Pluta and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "The Methicillin-Resistant S pseudintermedius Crisis: Are We Out of Options to Treat the Most Common Canine Pathogen?", Vol 56, pp. 1225-1235, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.06.004 ----- • (00:11:28) Vieira-Filho and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and Treg cells in canine melanomas: Site-specific prognostic implications.", Vol 301, pp. 111226, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111226 ----- • (00:12:31) Correa-Valencia and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Neglected but Not Harmless: Characterising Nonantibiotic Antimicrobial Use in Small Animal Practices in Colombia.", 12, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71303 ----- • (00:13:32) Maina and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Proactive Treatment of Canine Allergic Otitis Externa With Hydrocortisone Aceponate: A Retrospective Observational Study.", Vol 12, pp. e71276, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71276 ----- • (00:14:34) Dacanay-DeFebo and colleagues, Veterinary ophthalmology, "Retrospective Evaluation of Canine Cutaneous Periocular Idiopathic Histiocytic Disease.", Vol 29, pp. e70273, https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.70273 ----- • (00:15:33) Champion and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Recognition and reporting of histologic features in canine integumentary mast cell tumors: An assessment of interpathologist agreement.", Vol 63, pp. 1038-1049, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261465445 ----- • (00:16:41) Bertram and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Intratumoral distribution of anisokaryosis in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", Vol 63, pp. 1181-1186, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261465447 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  2. Nov 1

    Veterinary dermatology, November 1st 2026

    Veterinary dermatology: November 1st 2026 (abstracts published between 25th October and 31st October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:48) da Mota de Magalhães and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Efficacy of Oral Lotilaner in Controlling Clinical Signs in Cats Naturally Infested With Lynxacarus radovskyi.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70141 ----- • (00:01:54) Botelho and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Medial Tympanic Membrane Displacement in Five Dogs Resembling Tympanic Membrane Retraction in Humans.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70142 ----- • (00:02:57) Tang and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Seventeen Cases of Fungal Otitis Externa in Dogs and Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70140 ----- • (00:03:58) Kiewsiri and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Efficacy of Heat-Killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 Supplementation in Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70139 ----- • (00:05:06) Dunay and colleagues, European journal of microbiology & immunology, "Zoonotic diseases posing occupational risk to veterinary personnel during clinical management of dogs and cats: A narrative review.", https://doi.org/10.1556/1886.2026.00053 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  3. Oct 25

    Veterinary dermatology, October 25th 2026

    Veterinary dermatology: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:51) Pasikowska and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Efficacy and Safety of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Versus Lokivetmab in Mild-To-Moderate Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Single-Blind Randomised Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70136 ----- • (00:01:56) Morales-Romero and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Systematic review supports the idea that no alternative test presently replaces elimination diet test and oral food challenge to diagnose canine adverse food reactions.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0456 ----- • (00:03:02) Civek and colleagues, Acta tropica, "Clinical and dermatological findings associated with Leishmania spp. test-positivity in shelter dogs of Kastamonu, Black Sea region of Türkiye: an exploratory cross-sectional study.", Vol 283, pp. 108376, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2026.108376 ----- • (00:03:55) Kim and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Antimicrobial resistance and chlorhexidine susceptibility in canine staphylococcal isolates from dogs with pyoderma and clinically healthy dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0373 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  4. Oct 4

    Veterinary dermatology, October 4th 2026

    Veterinary dermatology: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:55) Mueller and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Updated Guidelines From the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals (ICADA).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70128 ----- • (00:02:15) Felten and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Faecal Microbiota Transplantation Reduces Lesion Severity and Medication Use in Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial.", Vol 37, pp. 735-744, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70092 ----- • (00:03:28) Banovic and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive 0.015% Triamcinolone Acetonide Topical Spray With Lokivetmab Versus Lokivetmab Monotherapy as 'Reactive Therapy' for Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised, Single-Blinded, Controlled Preliminary Trial.", Vol 37, pp. 601-608, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70102 ----- • (00:04:39) Saarinen and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Treatment Choices for Acute Canine Otitis Externa in Sweden, Finland and Norway: A Comparative Study With a Focus on Antibiotic Use.", Vol 37, pp. 806-817, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70094 ----- • (00:05:45) Wirkkala and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Retrospective Review of Rush Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy Safety in Cats With Atopic Skin Syndrome.", Vol 37, pp. 729-734, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70108 ----- • (00:06:57) Tunhikorn and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Oclacitinib for Controlling Pruritus and Associated Skin Lesions in 16 Horses With Allergic Dermatitis.", Vol 37, pp. 672-680, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70091 ----- • (00:08:13) Gruber and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Neoadjuvant intralesional triamcinolone is not associated with increased incidence of surgical site complications in dogs with cutaneous and subcutaneous mast cell tumors.", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0311 ----- • (00:09:28) Conti and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Anti-tumour activity of canine activated T-cells and cytokine-induced killer cells against canine malignant melanoma in vitro.", Vol 319, pp. 106787, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106787 ----- • (00:10:37) Abdala and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Global prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus spp. isolated from canine otitis externa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (1995-2024).", Vol 212, pp. 106423, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106423 ----- • (00:11:47) Wetzels and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Modified transcanal perendoscopic myringotomy and septotomy technique for cats with otitis media - a retrospective study of 38 cats.", 1098612X261495714, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261495714 ----- • (00:12:57) Campos and colleagues, Veterinary microbiology, "Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus spp. isolated from sporotrichosis-affected cats in Brazil: Detection of MRSP and MRSA.", Vol 321, pp. 111195, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2026.111195 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  5. Sep 27

    Veterinary dermatology, September 27th 2026

    Veterinary dermatology: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:55) Popp and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Evaluation of Two Induction Protocols for Oclacitinib in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70127 ----- • (00:02:39) Martini and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Successful Treatment of Onchocerca lupi Auricular Infestation Causing Severe Otitis Externa in a Dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70125 ----- • (00:03:49) Gallow and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "The addition of clotrimazole reduces but does not abrogate fungal dysbiosis during effective antibacterial therapy for canine otitis externa.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70199 ----- • (00:05:19) Sanzo and colleagues, Mycopathologia, "Molecular and Epidemiological Surveillance of Sporothrix spp. in Cats and Dogs from Southern Brazil.", 191, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11046-026-01107-z ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

  6. Sep 20

    Veterinary dermatology, September 20th 2026

    Veterinary dermatology: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:15) Jirjis and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Efficacy and Field Safety of the Second-Generation, Highly Selective JAK1 Inhibitor Atinvicitinib for the Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Multicentre, Blinded, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial in Client-Owned Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70106 ----- • (00:03:37) Jeong and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Complete surgical excision of a type V-variant dermoid sinus (V/VI overlap) associated with spina bifida in a Shiba Inu dog: A case report.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70153 ----- • (00:04:55) Deboutte and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Age-dependent expression and heritability of owner-reported dermatological symptoms in Labrador retrievers: Implications for breeding strategies.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70198 ----- • (00:06:17) Tóth and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Dried blood spot-based omega-3 fatty acid status assessment in dogs: The Omega-3 Index concept and its dermatological perspective - Short communication.", Vol 74, pp. 242-246, https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01307 ----- • (00:07:43) Sanwal and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Antimicrobial resistance and epidemiological determinants of single and polymicrobial staphylococcal infections in canine pyoderma.", Vol 74, pp. 205-212, https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01273 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

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A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Veterinary Dermatology. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

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