The Derm Vet Podcast Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD
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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.
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225. Top 5 things to consider when seeing a derm case
It can be daunting to start with a dermatology case in veterinary medicine... or even manage changes in a case you have seen for years! Check out my TOP 5 TIPS to consider when seeing a dermatology case on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!Join My Email List: https://thedermvet.com/The Sit. Stay. Laugh! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sit-stay-laugh-podcast/id1743984464TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Do You Know Your Diagnosis? (Tip #1) 02:40Does This Treatment Make Financia...
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224. GRAB BAG: Food allergies
I gave you the opportunity to ask questions about food allergies... and you delivered!Come check out the top questions you have about food allergies in this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00How To Challenge A Pet After A Diet Trial 01:56My Flea Preventative Recommendation For Diet Trials 06:26Can Pets React To Hydrolyzed Protein? 09:22How Many Diet Trials To Consider Before A Pet Is Not Food Allergic 10:48Does A Patient Need To Have A Year Round History In Order To ...
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223. The history should NOT be a mystery
History collection is so important in veterinary dermatology... so many skin lesions can look the same. It can be especially crucial when figuring out why infections are happening in a pet.On this episode, we will discuss important history questions and how to do it in a time efficient manner. Finally, remember that history collecting doesn't just happen at the first exam... it is an ongoing saga as you keep seeing the pet as a recheck.TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Why Getting A History Is So Importan...
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222. 5 RED FLAGS that the case is not allergic
As a dermatologist, I see A LOT of allergies. However, there are other causes of skin diseases that can cause a pet to develop pruritus, skin lesions, etc. In this episode, I will cover the 5 red flags that should get you considering other causes of skin disease besides allergies.1. Dermatologic disease starts when the pet is senior2. Mucus membranes are affected3. The pet is not itchy4. Infection is controlled but the lesions or pruritus do not respond to steroids or other anti-pruritic ther...
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221. Being a dermatology nurse in Scotland
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...
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220. The Dos and Don'ts of getting amazing cytology samples!
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...