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...
Is that pet stressed or itchy? Behavior vs. Dermatology.
Is that dog’s itching habit? Is it stress? Should he be referred to a behaviorist or dermatologist? Well, the answer is not always straightforward, so I got together with Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, from Animal Behavioral Clinic (Portland, OR) to discuss the...
Fear Free Practice: Lowering Stress Levels and Heightening Quality of Care
Have you Heard of the Fear Free Initiative? Fear Free is changing the way veterinary professionals approach scared, stressed, or anxious pets during medical exams and making the overall experience a more positive one for the pet. I discuss the use of Fear Free...
3 Things To Consider When Discussing QOL Of Derm Patients With Clients
When COVID-19 restrictions were put into place, the question arose: What is considered “essential”? Is dermatology considered essential? Why or why not? In episode 29 of The Derm Vet Podcast, I’m joined by Veterinary Dermatologist and dear friend, Dr. Rebecca Mount,...
Allergies in Cats: Breaking Through the Limitations
The audience had spoken, and one message that was received loud and clear was: “We want to hear more about CATS!” Specifically, addressing feline friends and their skin issues! There’s a big difference between cats and dogs in the world of dermatology, and there is no...
How To Be A Virtual Dermatologist
In this crazy, new world the ability to reduce our exposure to others through the use of telemedicine sounds comforting, right? Yet, there are so many concerns and doubts surrounding the ability to practice quality medicine without physically touching the patient. As...
