On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO joins for a fun conversation. As a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist he gives his input regarding allergic conjunctivitis, periocular disease and more! You can find him on Instagram as @theveteyeguy. Enjoy this fun episode!TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Common Ophthalmology Cases That Are Referred To Dermatologists 03:18Periocular Dermatitis And Alopecia 08:56The Rarity Of Pyogranulomatous Blepharitis 12:43Experience With Uveo...

217. Eyes and Skin- A veterinary ophthalmologist joins the podcast!

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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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...

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. TIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Jenni's Role Within Her Dermatology Practice 02:56Jenni's Vet...

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 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...

220. The Dos and Don'ts of getting amazing cytology samples!

Topical therapy is so important in the management of long-term dermatologic disease. Whether it is maintenance for skin barrier dysfunction or to control an active infection, we know it can make a huge difference in our success. However, it can be a big hassle for pet owners to implement. So, how do you convince owners to use the shampoo you sent home. Do you ask the right questions? Do you provide the right education?Learn six tips that will help you convince pet owners to bathe, w...

219. 6 tips to convince clients to use topicals

Chronic otitis can be a scary and frustrating disease to  manage. Ears can be painful to the pet and lead to irreversible changes like calcification. Learn some tips on how to be less fEARful at managing ear disease on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TimestampsIntro 00:00First Tip On Managing Ears 01:40Second Tip On Managing Ears 03:16Third Tip On Managing Ears 06:49Fourth Tip On Managing Ears 09:30Fifth Tip On Managing Ears 10:58Sixth Tip On Managing Ears 12:38Outro 15:40

217. Eyes and Skin- A veterinary ophthalmologist joins the podcast!

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