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Why do cats develop crusting, curling, inflammation, or unusual lesions on their ears? In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I'm diving into feline pinnal diseases and the dermatologic conditions that can affect the feline ear.

I cover why oral exams are an important part of evaluating itchy cats, reactions to topical steroids that can cause pinna curling, and key conditions including solar dermatitis, auricular chondritis, cystomatosis, pemphigus foliaceus, and proliferative necrotizing otitis externa!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:24 Feline Pinnal Diseases
01:37 Itch Inquiry: Why Perform Oral Exams on Cats
03:45 Topical Steroid Reactions & Pinna Curling
04:55 Solar Dermatitis
06:53 Auricular Chondritis
08:23 Cystomatosis
10:44 Pemphigus Foliaceus
12:36 Proliferative Necrotizing Otitis Externa 

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In this episode, I answer a listener question about off-label JAK inhibitor dosing before taking a deep dive into common canine pinnal (ear flap) diseases. Learn how to recognize and manage canine scabies, pinnal vasculitis, pemphigus foliaceus, ear margin seborrhea, zinc-responsive dermatosis, and thrombovascular necrosis. Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or student, this episode delivers practical dermatology insights you can use in practice!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:54 Itch Inquiry: Off-Label JAK Inhibitor Dosing and Usage
05:32 Introduction to Canine Pinnal Diseases and Ear Anatomy
08:08 Canine Scabies
09:33 Pinnal Vasculitis Presentation and Management
11:22 Pemphigus Foliaceus
13:08 Ear Margin Seborrhea
14:27 Zinc Dermatitis
15:47 Thrombovascular Necrosis
16:45 Outro 

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Dogs don't always scratch when they're itchy and that can make diagnosing allergic skin disease much more challenging! In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I break down the subtle and commonly overlooked signs of itching in dogs, from scooting that isn't caused by anal glands to head shaking, excessive licking, perineal dermatitis, and secondary skin changes that can easily be missed during an exam.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:24 Zoetis
01:15 Itch Inquiry: Non-Anal Sac Causes of Scooting
03:25 How to Tell If a Dog is Itchy
06:03 Common Itching Behaviors
08:42 Overlooked Indicators
10:35 Perineal Dermatitis and Head Shaking
13:16 Identifying Secondary Skin Changes
15:39 Outro 

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How do feline dermatology cases differ from canine dermatology? In this episode, I answer a listener's question on treating yeast-only ear infections before breaking down three major clinical differences between cats and dogs... from ear flap lesions and claw fold inflammation to oral cavity and mucous membrane disease!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:20 Itch Inquiry: Treating Yeast-Only Ear Infections
05:51 Feline vs Canine Dermatologic Distributions
06:27 Difference 1: Pinna (Ear Flap) Lesions
08:27 Difference 2: Claw Fold Inflammation
11:00 Difference 3: Oral Cavity & Mucous Membrane Lesions
13:58 Outro

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Constant scratching, chewing, and ear infections aren't just annoying... they're your patient's way of telling you something's wrong! In this episode, I break down everything veterinary professionals need to know about managing allergic dogs, from spotting the first signs of trouble to building a long-term treatment plan that actually works.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:39 Itch Inquiry 
02:55 Maintenance Therapy for Allergic Dogs
05:35 Nutrition
06:07 Ear Care 
07:19 Client Education and Early Detection
09:34 Utilizing Our Pharmaceuticals
11:27 Identifying Allergy Triggers
13:09 Routine Rechecks
15:27 Summary
17:39 Outro

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Is allergen-specific immunotherapy the closest thing we have to changing the course of allergic disease in dogs?

In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I explore why immunotherapy remains the gold standard for long-term allergy management and how it differs from simply controlling itch. She explains how starting treatment early may help reduce the progression of allergic disease, what pet owners should realistically expect from immunotherapy, and why educating clients is critical to long-term success.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Itch Inquiry: Distinguishing Autoimmune Disease from Neoplastic Disease
04:40 Immunotherapy
06:05 Proactively Halting the Progression of Allergic Disease
07:30 Natural Therapy
08:14 Instilling Trust in Your Client
09:28 Preparing for Future Health Uncertainties
13:06 Outro

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Learn how rostrolateral nasal alar arteriopathy is diagnosed, why it can be mistaken for other conditions, and the treatment options available to help improve quality of life. I also discusses setting realistic owner expectations and the importance of recognizing uncommon dermatologic diseases in veterinary medicine.

Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or veterinary student, this episode provides practical clinical insights you can apply to future cases. 

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Fleischman DA, Mauldin EA, Lowe A, Cain CL, Bradley CW. Clinical and histopathological features of rostrolateral nasal alar arteriopathy of German shepherd dogs. Vet Dermatol. 2023;34:441–451. https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.13173

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:32 Itch Inquiry:  Topicals for General Practice 
06:20 German Shepherd with Chronic Nasal Bleeding
09:29 Diagnosis: Rostrolateral Nasal Alar Arteriopathy
12:02 Treatment Options & Owner Expectations
14:44 Outro

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Client communication can make or break even the best dermatology treatment plan...

In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I answer a listener's question about improving cytology skills in veterinary practice before diving into one of the most valuable communication frameworks I've found for challenging client interactions: The 5 E's.

Whether you're discussing chronic allergies, recurrent skin infections, or complex treatment plans, frustrated clients are inevitable. The key is knowing how to navigate those conversations with confidence!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:14 Itch Inquiry
03:10 The 5 E's in Dealing with Frustrated Clients
03:40 Empathize with the Client
05:47 Expectations
07:08 Expense
08:14 Effort
10:23 Encouragement
12:18 Summary/Outro
 

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In this episode, I tackle some of the most common (and challenging) questions surrounding the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of canine otitis externa. From maintenance therapy protocols and cleaning strategies to biofilm management, chronic stenosis, ear cultures, and the role of AI-powered cytology, I share practical insights you can apply in everyday practice. 

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:25 Itch Inquiry: For maintenance therapy, do you suggest using a combination product weekly as maintenance?
04:30 What is your favorite product as a cleanser when the patient has biofilm?
06:51 How do tackle chronic stenosis?
09:12 What is your favorite maintenance cleaning product?
10:31 When dogs have recurrent otitis, how often do you suggest maintenance cleaning? 
12:37 What do you think of the various AI cytology machines?
14:27 What is the usefulness of an ear culture for otitis externa?
16:15 What do you consider for broad spectrum treatment for otitis?
17:40 Besides ear flushing, what other treatments do you use for maintenance?
18:18 Outro

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Can cats safely take Apoquel or Zenrelia? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the use of JAK inhibitors in feline dermatology, exploring the science behind atopic disease, practical treatment considerations, and the realities of off-label medication use in cats.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:31 Itch Inquiry: Atopic Dogs and the pathophysiology
04:22 JAK Inhibitors and Cats
05:58 Using Apoquel with a Cat 
08:58 Using Zenrelia with a Cat
10:53 Dosing These Medications in Cats 
12:35 Lab Work Monitoring the Cats
14:02 The Risk
14:25 The Duration
15:40 Discussion of Off Label Use with Owners
16:58 Outro