If your horse is rubbing its mane, swishing its tail excessively, or breaking out in hives, you’re not alone—and it may not just be bugs or behavior. Equine allergies are more common than you might think, and they can affect both the skin and respiratory systems.

In this episode of Your Vet Wants You To Know, board-certified veterinary dermatologists Dr. Brittany Lancellotti welcomes follow dermatologist and horse lover, Dr. Julia Miller, who uncovers the often-overlooked world of horse allergies. From chronic hives and hay sensitivities to the connection between equine asthma and environmental allergens, this episode is packed with practical advice for every horse owner.

📸 See the Episode Extras: Photos of intradermal skin testing and different types of hives in horses—visit YourVetWantsYouToKnow.com to view them!

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New infections, emerging risks, and critical funding cuts—how are these shaping the safety of our food, our pets, and our public health? In this episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined again by Dr. Mandy Sorenson to discuss urgent updates on the avian influenza outbreak, a recent rabies-related transplant case, and concerning budget cuts to federal health agencies. Learn how these changes could impact veterinarians, animal health, and your family’s safety—and what you can do to stay informed and protected.

Key Topics:

• Avian Influenza Update: Continued spread among dairy herds, cats, and wild animals; new fatal case in a child in Mexico; latest research confirms pasteurization inactivates the virus.

• Rabies Risk & Prevention: Insights into a rare rabies-related transplant case, the often-overlooked risk of bat exposure, and the life-saving importance of pet vaccination.

• Federal Budget Cuts: How recent staffing cuts at HHS, CDC, and FDA—including the Center for Veterinary Medicine—could affect food safety, drug approval, outbreak surveillance, and pet health.

• Protecting Pets and People: Practical One Health strategies for individuals—biosecurity for backyard flocks, avoiding raw diets, and food safety measures to prevent zoonotic transmission.

Resources & Links:

• 🦠 USDA APHIS Avian Influenza Map (last 30 days)

• 🐾 Animal Medical Center Avian Influenza Webinar

• 🦇 CDC Rabies and Bat Exposure Info

• 🧪 Cornell HPAI Research Resource

• 💉 Mission Rabies

• 📋 AAFSPHV Newsletter and Membership Info

 

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Deadly diseases, food safety risks, and zoonotic threats—how do they impact you and your pets? In this debut episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined by Dr. Mandy Sorenson, communications specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians, to discuss pressing public health concerns. Learn about the ongoing avian influenza outbreak, its devastating impact on poultry, dairy herds, and even pets. Get expert insights on how to protect your animals, understand the role of veterinarians in disease surveillance, and avoid common misconceptions.

Key Topics:

• The deadly scope of the avian influenza outbreak and its ripple effect on food supply, farmers, and pet owners

• Why raw milk and raw food diets put pets at risk

• The importance of disease surveillance and early reporting to prevent zoonotic threats

• How veterinarians contribute to One Health and public safety

• What pet owners can do to protect their families and animals

Resources & Links:

• Cornell's Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Resource Center

• USDA & CDC Avian Influenza Surveillance Maps

• AAVSPHV Newsletter & Membership Information

• Ohio State University’s Indoor Cat Initiative

 

Welcome to a new segment called 'One Health Heroes.' This segment highlights the interconnectedness between human, animal, and environmental health and the crucial role of public health veterinarians. Special guest Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communication specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) will join bimonthly for news updates. Topics include zoonotic diseases, food safety, emerging health threats, and the the work being done in veterinary public health. This recurring segment aims to provide timely, evidence-based information for both pet owners and veterinary professionals.   Veterinarian professionals can join the AAFSPHV to subscribe to their newsletter here: https://aafsphv.org

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Is your cat constantly scratching, overgrooming, or suffering from red, irritated skin? Feline allergies are a common but frustrating condition for both cats and their owners. In this episode, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, veterinary dermatologist, breaks down the best treatment options to help your allergic cat feel comfortable again.

You'll learn: ✅ The latest veterinary treatments, including prescription medications and at-home solutions ✅ What questions to ask your veterinarian ✅ Common myths about feline allergy treatments and what really works

Whether your cat needs allergy-friendly food, medicated shampoos, or advanced therapies like immunotherapy, this episode has the answers. Join us as we follow Otto’s journey—an allergic cat who lost all the fur on his back legs and belly—and explore the treatments that helped manage his allergies.

Resources & Links:

📌 Struggling to medicate your cat? Check out the Calm and Cozy Cat Wrap.

📌 Find a veterinary dermatologist near you: Your Vet Wants You to Know Resources

📌 Full transcript with pictures of Otto and other allergic cats: Episode Page

📌 Schedule an appointment at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles with Dr. Lancellotti: Veterinary Skin and Ear

Scratching the Itch: EveryCat Health Foundation

The EveryCat Health Foundation is the world's only nonprofit focused solely on feline health research. They award grants for cutting edge research in feline medicine, ranging from clinically applicable proposals to long shot investigations with game-changing potential. Learn more and donate here.

 

Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for:

1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners,

2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team,

3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and

4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians.

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Feline Allergies: Testing – How to Find Your Cat’s Allergy Triggers

Does your cat constantly groom, scratch, or develop scabs? Could allergies be the cause? In this episode, board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, discusses the process of diagnosing feline allergies. Learn how veterinarians rule out other conditions, identify allergy triggers, and determine the best management plan to give your cat long-term relief.

Join us as we follow Otto’s journey—an allergic cat who lost all the fur on his back legs and belly—and explore the essential tests that helped pinpoint his allergies.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ Why ruling out other conditions like ringworm, mites, and autoimmune diseases is crucial ✅ How flea allergies, food allergies, and environmental allergies are diagnosed ✅ Why an elimination diet trial is the only reliable way to diagnose food allergies ✅ How allergy testing helps create a long-term management plan for environmental allergies ✅ The role of allergy immunotherapy in reducing symptoms over time

Resources & Links:

📌 Struggling to medicate your cat? Check out the Calm and Cozy Cat Wrap.

📌 Find a veterinary dermatologist near you: Your Vet Wants You to Know Resources

📌 Full transcript with pictures of Otto and other allergic cats: Episode Page

📌 Schedule an appointment at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles with Dr. Lancellotti: Veterinary Skin and Ear

Scratching the Itch: Pride VMC🏳️‍🌈

Pride VMC is an organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. Their mission is to create an inclusive, empowered space for veterinary professionals through mental health support, DEI education, mentorship, and job resources. Allies are welcome, and all membership dues are tax-deductible! Learn more or donate at: Pride VMC

 

Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for:

1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners,

2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team,

3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and

4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians.

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Does your cat constantly lick, scratch, or lose fur? Are you struggling to figure out what’s causing their discomfort? In this episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know, board-certified veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, dives into feline allergies, explaining the most common signs, how veterinarians diagnose allergies, and the best treatment options to help your cat find relief.

Join us as we discuss real-life cases, including Otto, a cat who lost all the fur on his back legs and belly due to allergies—but with the right treatment, he got his pants back! Learn how to recognize allergic skin disease, what tests can help pinpoint the cause, and what treatment options are available, including steroids, cyclosporine (Atopica), and allergy immunotherapy.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ The 4 most common ways cat allergies show up on the skin

✅ Why overgrooming is often mistaken for stress when it’s really allergies

✅ How flea allergies, food allergies, and environmental allergies affect cats

✅ What eosinophilic granuloma complex is and how it impacts feline skin health

✅ How allergy testing and immunotherapy (allergy shots) can help cats long-term

✅ The role of secondary skin infections and why treating them is essential

✅ The best steps to take if you think your cat has allergies

Resources & Links:

📌 Struggling to medicate your cat? Check out the Calm and Cozy Cat Wrap.

📌 Find a veterinary dermatologist near you: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/resources

📌 Full transcript with pictures of Otto and other allergic cats: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/allergiccatsigns

📌 Schedule an appointment at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles with Dr. Lancellotti: https://www.vetskinear.com

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Scratching the Itch: Each episode, we highlight something that brings you joy or makes life easier. This week, we’re featuring Smarter in Seconds, a viral web series by educator Blair Imani, making complex topics accessible in bite-sized videos. Check it out here.

Tune in next time as we explore allergy testing and treatment options for cats, and hear more about Otto’s journey back to a happy, healthy life!

 

Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. 

By doing so, we strive for:

1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 

2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 

3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 

4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians.  

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In this episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know, Dr. Brittany Lancelotti, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, discusses discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in dogs with fellow veterinary dermatologist Dr. Alicia Webb-Milum. They explore the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of DLE, using a case study of Jack, a German Shepherd suffering from the disease. They also cover the steps to diagnose DLE, including cytology and biopsy, and discuss effective treatment plans and the importance of sun protection. The episode concludes with Scratching the Itch, highlighting the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Food on Foot, which assists unhoused and low-income neighbors with meals, clothing, and life-skills training.

 

Episode Page with Transcript and Additional Content: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/dle

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Food on Foot: https://www.foodonfoot.org/

 

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In this episode of 'Your Vet Wants You to Know', Dr. Alicia Webb Milum, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, discusses the rare skin disease pemphigus foliaceous (PF) with host, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti. They delve into the signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for PF, a condition involving autoimmune attacks on the skin that leads to severe itch, crusts, pain, fever, inappetence, and weight loss. Dr. Webb tells the story of her patient, Piper, and highlights the importance of tailored treatment plans to get the disease in remission and adjust medication for a safe solution. The episode also includes information about the disease's prognosis and the necessity for long-term management, with before and after pictures on the website. 

'Free To Live', an animal rescue organization dedicated to caring for animals with chronic diseases: https://freetoliveok.org/

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Zenrelia (ilunocitinib) is a new medication for treating allergies in itchy dogs. In this episode, veterinary dermatologists Dr. Brittany Lancellotti and Dr. Tom Lewis discuss detailed analyses of clinical trials, patient stories, and comparisons with existing treatments like Apoquel. The conversation covers the drug's mechanism, safety considerations, and the impact on vaccine efficacy. Real-world applications are reviewed, emphasizing the importance of multiple treatment options for allergies and working to find the underlying triggers. The episode also highlights advancements in managing skin and ear infections to prevent antibiotic resistance.

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