Cone Beam CT in General Practice
Cone-beam computed tomography systems are a variation of traditional computed tomography (CT) systems. This technology has been used in human dentistry with the ability to rotate around the patient, capturing data using a cone-shaped X-ray beam. This information can...
Douxo® S3 and Ophytrium: Advancing Ingredients to Improve Epidermal Barrier
Initially, I was a little thrown off when I heard Douxo® was changing their main active ingredient from phytosphingosine to ophytrium. Why change it now? But, as I learned more about the upgrades that were being made to the new Douxo® S3 line, I was really excited...
Antihistamines Delay Relief from Acute Allergic Flares
With veterinary clinics being so busy, it seems helpful to hand out an antihistamine dose over the phone when a client calls about their itchy pet. However, the more we learn about the pathomechanism of pruritus in dogs, histamine doesn’t play as big of a role as...
What GPs Should Know About Derm Cases and Pet Insurance
As a specialist veterinarian, I think it’s extremely important to recognize how often dermatologic cases are seen in general practice. Making sure veterinarians in general practice feel confident in practicing dermatology is actually one of the driving forces behind...
What Flare Factors Cause My Allergic Patients to Itch?
In episode 81 of The Derm Vet podcast, I discuss the four common flare factors for allergic pets. If a dog becomes itchy despite the use of an effective antipruritic, we want to assure a flare factor isn’t complicating things before switching our allergy management....
Keys to Success with the Diagnostic Workup of the Itchy Dog
An allergic workup is key to reduce itch in dogs and control infection long-term. Identifying the underlying cause of pruritus is essential to minimize the severity and frequency of infections. This leads to less resistant bacteria in our patients and a reduction in...
Fetch the Best- How to Successfully use Apoquel® and Cytopoint to Manage Allergic Dogs
Apoquel® (oclacitinib tablet) and Cytopoint are highly effective and well-tolerated tools in the management of allergic and atopic dermatitis in dogs. In Episode 75 of The Derm Vet podcast, I got to discuss both therapies with Dr. Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD. Dr. Liska is...
August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month- Time to Get Ready!
On episode 73 of The Derm Vet podcast, I welcomed Dr. Michele Rosenbaum, VMD, DACVD (Medical Lead for Dermatology at Zoetis) and Cammie Johnson (Senior Marketing Manager for Dermatology at Zoetis). Itchy Pet Awareness Month is in August, and this is the third...
Don’t Fear the Smear: Going Back to the Basics of Cytology
I’m taking you all the way back to my OG podcast episode about the basics of cytology. Cytology was the topic of my first podcast episode for the same reason I still talk about cytology regularly now (and will forever): Because it’s the backbone of dermatology!...
Navigating the Muddy Waters of Feline Otitis
Feline otitis is a tough topic to cover, but it’s necessary to talk about so that we can properly serve our feline patients when they present with an ear infection. Dr. Ali Diesel and I sat down to dive into the muddy waters of feline otitis, and our conversation...
