The Derm Vet Podcast

By Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD

What's The Derm Vet Podcast about?

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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The Derm Vet Podcast episodes:

05.16.2024
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...
05.09.2024
219. 6 tips to convince clients to use topicals
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...
05.02.2024
218. Take away the FEAR in EARS
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...
04.25.2024
217. Eyes and Skin- A veterinary ophthalmologist joins the podcast!
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...
04.18.2024
216. German Shepherd Dermatology
With different dog breeds, we can see various phenotypes of allergic skin disease. With German Shepherd dogs, we can see a more ulcerative dermatitis when they get infected with their underlying allergies. Areas of the body such as ventral abdomen...
04.11.2024
215. How the Irish vets manage allergies
On this episode of The Derm Vet podcast, I get to welcome Darragh O' Hanlon. He is an advanced veterinary practitioner in veterinary dermatology in Dublin, Ireland. You may know him as @thetopicalvet on Instagram. We have a great conversation...
04.04.2024
214. How to make dermatology CHEAPer...
A preview of one of my lectures coming up this summer at the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD)... Managing dermatologic diseases can be frustrating and costly for pet owners due to the chronicity of diseases and ongoing treatment required...
03.28.2024
213. Color Dilution Alopecia
Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) is a rare disease that affects dogs with dilute coat color (blue, fawn, etc.). This disease results from abnormal distribution of melanin granules and formation of macromelanosomes in the hair shaft. This weakens hair and causes...
03.21.2024
212. Feline Dermatology with Dr. Gary Marshall
We all know that cats are tough with their skin management... so I invited my good friend and feline practitioner Dr. Gary Marshall to join the podcast to discuss this topic. What can you use in cats to manage itch?...
03.14.2024
211. How to use less drugs with environmental allergies
"Ideally, I would give no drugs at all to manage the allergies."When owners tell you this, do you just assume it isn't possible. Of course, there are certain cases that are tough and require systemic medications to control their atopic...
03.07.2024
210. Veterinary Dermatology in Mexico -- what's the same and what's different?
It is always fascinating to learn about veterinary medicine in different countries. There can be many similarities but a lot of differences as well. Today's podcast episode welcomes Dr. Galia Sheinberg, DLACVD to discuss her dermatology practice in Mexico City....
02.29.2024
209. My path in derm
I had people asking about my path in dermatology recently. So I put together a fun, personal episode of the podcast highlighting my path in school, internship and residency. This includes how I fell in love with dermatology and why...
02.22.2024
208. Four quick tips to improve your derm practice
Four quick tips to improve your overall confidence in dermatology diagnostics and case management. Learn about them on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
02.16.2024
207. When flea-nial strikes!
Flea-nial by the owner can be difficult when you really feel like flea allergy dermatitis is a big cause of a pet's itch. Learn about a recent situation I had in the clinic and how I navigated that conversation.
02.08.2024
206. Tips and Tricks to be Successful with Diet Trials
We have covered food trials on the podcast previously. But what are some tips you can use to really work with your clients and be successful? Vegan marshmallows? What can they chew while on a diet trial?Check out this week's...
02.01.2024
205. The most annoying dermatologist answer ever... "It depends."
Have you ever been at a conference, asked a dermatologist a question and get the dreaded answer.... "it depends"?Why can't we commit to a more clear cut answer for you? Find out why on this week's episode of The Derm...
01.26.2024
204. The Derm Vet X The Dogtor Bros crossover: Parenthood in veterinary medicine
Exciting episode of the podcast this week! The Derm Vet X The Dogtor Bros crossover! I had the privilege to discuss parenthood on their podcast and wanted to share the episode on my platform. Even if you are not a...
01.18.2024
203. Are you using topicals correctly?
It is very important to assure you know what ingredients are in the topicals you are using. Also, to utilize topical products beyond infection control. Learn more about particular products and when to use them on this week's episode of...
01.11.2024
202. Working up pododermatitis
There are many causes for pododermatitis... how do you assure you work these cases up the right way? If it is due to underlying allergies, which treatments tend to be more successful?Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet...
01.04.2024
201. Happy New Year! Is it the right time to start a diet trial?
With the new year, many people are feeling refreshed and the need to make a change. As a veterinary dermatologist, I had a lot of clients putting off diet trials in their pets until after the holidays. But is it...
12.28.2023
200. Derm wrap up for 2023!
I can't believe it has the end of another year for the podcast! Here is a fun year end wrap up where I discuss derm wins for listeners of The Derm Vet podcast!
12.21.2023
199. Approach to immune mediated disease
What are things you should consider when approaching a case with an immune mediated disease?Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
12.14.2023
198. How to collect a cat derm history
The podcast is officially 4 years old! Thanks for your support!Cat dermatology can be difficult. Even more reason it is SO important to know how to collect a quality history on your kitty patients. What questions should you ask? How can...
12.07.2023
197. When your allergy case stops responding...
Sometimes chronic allergy management can become difficult... but it isn't always because the allergies got worse. Another disease could pop up and you may need to view that case with fresh eyes... learn some tips on this week's episode of...
11.30.2023
196. SCIT vs SLIT... which one is better?
Immunotherapy... should you recommend subcutaneous or sublingual? Is there a difference in efficacy? What are pros and cons of each? Find out more in-depth information on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
11.23.2023
195. Thanks and gratitude for your support!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends in the US! I am so thankful for the support for The Derm Vet podcast and wanted to share a little love on this week's episode of the podcast!
11.16.2023
194. Evolving in dermatology
It is so important to learn new skills and change your way of doing things. This is not only best for the pet you are treating, but makes dermatology more fun for you! Learn about some of the ways I...
11.09.2023
193. Did you know there are different types of pemphigus?
We often talk about pemphigus foliaceus... but did you know there are other forms of pemphigus? Learn some of the differences in distribution, pathology and species on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
11.02.2023
192. Difficult derm convos
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...
10.26.2023
191. Distribution of cat skin lesions
Did you know that recognizing different distribution patterns in cats can help guides your diagnostic workup? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn more!
10.19.2023
190. Why are ear cultures controversial?
Ear cultures are a bit controversial in veterinary dermatology. Do you know why? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to find out!
10.12.2023
189. Labwork monitoring for derm drugs
If you are managing an allergic or autoimmune pet with certain medications, how do you appropriately monitor their labwork? What changes are you looking for? What other diseases does the pet have that may require monitoring?Check out some of my...
10.05.2023
188. How to practice fear free dermatology
Chronic skin disease can cause a lot of discomfort for dogs and cats. In turn, this can cause veterinary visits for not only the pet, but the owner to be intimidating. Implementing fear free techniques can allow veterinarians to work...
09.28.2023
187. What I wish I knew sooner...
What are a few things I wish I knew sooner in my veterinary dermatology career? Listen to this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast to find out!
09.22.2023
186. Nasal Planum Diseases
Nasal planum diseases. There are so many different types and biopsy is going to be the most direct way to sort through your differentials. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast for tips and tricks!
09.14.2023
185. Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a disease that can encompass many different presentations. Usually end-points (pinnal tips, claws, tail tips, etc.) are affected due to lack of collateral circulation. Though pentoxifylline is the mainstay treatment traditionally, there are other options that are sometimes...
09.07.2023
184. Revisiting Apoquel vs. Cytopoint
Apoquel and Cytopoint. Revolutionary therapies to manage pruritus from allergic dermatitis in dogs. Both should be stocked on the shelf of your veterinary clinic. But are there certain instances where I prefer one vs. the other?Find out the answer on...
08.31.2023
183. The complexity of atopic dermatitis (in humans AND pets!)
Atopic dermatitis should be viewed as a syndrome rather than a singular disease. Between genetics, skin barrier, environment, microbiome, TH2 immunity, etc. there are so many factors that play a role which is why dermatologists always mention a multimodal approach.Check...
08.24.2023
182. Importance of topical therapy
Why do dermatologists love topical therapy? How can you explain to an owner the importance of bathing or applying a mousse?Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
08.17.2023
181. Frequency of ear flush
How often should I have an owner flush a dog's ear? How do I know if I can change the frequency of flushing in a patient? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
08.10.2023
180. Collaboration with Skin Flint podcast
I love collaborating and this is an exciting one! Skin Flint podcast is a veterinary dermatology podcast (yes there is more than one!) based out of the UK. It was such an exciting opportunity to chat about the differences in...
08.03.2023
179. My Commencement Speech
On May 15 of this year, I had the honor of giving the commencement speech at my alma mater (University of Missouri). It was such an honor and one of the most important speeches I have ever written. I decided to...
07.27.2023
178. Isoxazolines in dogs
Since we covered cats last week, we have to give dogs some love this week! I discuss the differences of the different DOG isoxazoline products in the United States (all the countries are different with labeling) on this week's episode of...
07.20.2023
177. Isoxazolines in cats
We have talked a lot about the importance of isoxazolines in dogs and cats during the allergic workup. We want those easy wins by ruling out itchy ectoparasites!But there are so many different products out there, what are the differences?...
07.13.2023
176. Pseudomonas otitis- biofilm, ulcerations and pain
Pseudomonas otitis is one of the toughest issues we face in veterinary dermatology. What do these cases look like? What do these cases need topically and systemically? What ingredients should be in the ear flush?Back to interviews on the podcast...
07.06.2023
175. PHOVIA: an alternative treatment for pyoderma and other dermatologic disease
Photobiomodulation is a novel way to manipulate the function of cells within the dermis and epidermis, to reduce inflammation while still accelerating regeneration. Phovia is a two-part system released by Vetoquinol in 2021. As pyoderma has become more and more...
06.29.2023
174. Keynote at Fetch KC (August 26!)
I love lecturing... but this keynote will be very special to me.On August 26, I get to cross something off of my speaker bucket list: keynote presentation. I was supposed to do this keynote last year and had to drop...
06.22.2023
173. Feline head and neck pruritus
Cat head and neck pruritus... what differentials for you have for a feline friend that is showing this pattern? Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!Reference from the episode: Hobi S, et al. Clinical characteristics and causes...
06.16.2023
172. 4 tips to get a derm diagnosis
When in a fast paced GP practice, how can you categorize your thinking to appropriately diagnose and treat dermatologic cases? Check out my 4 tips to increase your confidence!
06.08.2023
171. Flea lifecycle
Do you understand the flea lifecycle? Know why it is important to know about the egg, larva, pupa and adult... also some gross flea facts.

What's The Derm Vet Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Derm Vet Podcast episodes:

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

219. 6 tips to convince clients to use topicals

218. Take away the FEAR in EARS

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

216. German Shepherd Dermatology

215. How the Irish vets manage allergies

214. How to make dermatology CHEAPer...

213. Color Dilution Alopecia

212. Feline Dermatology with Dr. Gary Marshall

211. How to use less drugs with environmental allergies

210. Veterinary Dermatology in Mexico -- what's the same and what's different?

209. My path in derm

208. Four quick tips to improve your derm practice

207. When flea-nial strikes!

206. Tips and Tricks to be Successful with Diet Trials

205. The most annoying dermatologist answer ever... "It depends."

204. The Derm Vet X The Dogtor Bros crossover: Parenthood in veterinary medicine

203. Are you using topicals correctly?

202. Working up pododermatitis

201. Happy New Year! Is it the right time to start a diet trial?

200. Derm wrap up for 2023!

199. Approach to immune mediated disease

198. How to collect a cat derm history

197. When your allergy case stops responding...

196. SCIT vs SLIT... which one is better?

195. Thanks and gratitude for your support!

194. Evolving in dermatology

193. Did you know there are different types of pemphigus?

192. Difficult derm convos

191. Distribution of cat skin lesions

190. Why are ear cultures controversial?

189. Labwork monitoring for derm drugs

188. How to practice fear free dermatology

187. What I wish I knew sooner...

186. Nasal Planum Diseases

185. Vasculitis

184. Revisiting Apoquel vs. Cytopoint

183. The complexity of atopic dermatitis (in humans AND pets!)

182. Importance of topical therapy

181. Frequency of ear flush

180. Collaboration with Skin Flint podcast

179. My Commencement Speech

178. Isoxazolines in dogs

177. Isoxazolines in cats

176. Pseudomonas otitis- biofilm, ulcerations and pain

175. PHOVIA: an alternative treatment for pyoderma and other dermatologic disease

174. Keynote at Fetch KC (August 26!)

173. Feline head and neck pruritus

172. 4 tips to get a derm diagnosis

171. Flea lifecycle