Dermatology is a lot of talking. As we set up realistic expectations for our owners, there can be some tough conversations that need to happen. How can we approach these chats a bit easier?

Learn about an expectation I needed to make clear for an owner including how I approached it (even when uncomfortable). This scenario and more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast.

192. Difficult derm convos

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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!

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
How To Challenge A Pet After A Diet Trial 01:56
My Flea Preventative Recommendation For Diet Trials 06:26
Can Pets React To Hydrolyzed Protein? 09:22
How Many Diet Trials To Consider Before A Pet Is Not Food Allergic 10:48
Does A Patient Need To Have A Year Round History In Order To Have Food? 13:04
Dental Chew Recommendations 14:38
Prednisone Helping Itchy Pets For Food 16:54
What If A Pet Doesn't Like Their Prescription Diet? 18:46
Age Distribution For Food Allergies 20:32
How Long Should Diet Trials Last? 21:54
Outro 23:26

224. GRAB BAG: Food allergies

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.

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
Why Getting A History Is So Important 01:34
Ectoparasite Control 08:06
If Other Pets And People In The House Are Affected 09:30
Being More Efficient 11:14
Important Red Flags To Remember 14:38
Outro 19:12

223. The history should NOT be a mystery

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 senior
2. Mucus membranes are affected
3. The pet is not itchy
4. Infection is controlled but the lesions or pruritus do not respond to steroids or other anti-pruritic therapies
5. Weird lesions like depigmentation or nodules are present

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
Lesions Starting When The Pet Is Older (Red Flag #1) 03:56
Mucous Membranes Being Affected (Red Flag #2) 06:02
The Pet Is Not Itchy (Red Flag #3) 07:52
Not Responding To Anti-Pruritic Medication (Red Flag #4) 10:00
Weird Lesions (Red Flag #5) 12:06
Outro 14:34

222. 5 RED FLAGS that the case is not allergic

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. 

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
Jenni's Role Within Her Dermatology Practice 02:56
Jenni's Veterinary Journey 04:10
How Technicians Help With Client Communication 12:54
Jenni's Dermatology Workflow 17:30
Intradermal Allergy Testing In Scotland 20:22
Videotoscopies In Scotland 23:50
Jenni's Advice For Aspiring Dermatology Nerds 27:32
Jenni's Favorite And Least Favorite Dermatology Disease 31:18
Outro 32:37

221. Being a dermatology nurse in Scotland

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 assist
DO: get under crust and scale
DO: practice
DO: use different collection techniques
DON'T: be wimpy with your sampling
DON'T: skip it
DON'T: rub the slide back and forth
DON'T: give up

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
The Do's Of Cytology 01:03
The Don'ts of Cytology 08:36
Outro 15:38

192. Difficult derm convos

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