The Derm Vet Podcast

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Skin barrier therapy has become one of the hottest topics in veterinary dermatology but with so many sprays, spot-ons, mousses, collars, and topical products available, it can be difficult to know what actually works and when to use them.

In this week’s episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, we dive into the concept of skin barrier support and why managing allergic skin disease goes far beyond simply treating itch. I break down different categories of topical therapies, including AtopiVet products, spot-on formulations, mousse therapies, and skin care collars, while discussing how these products can fit into a multimodal dermatology plan.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:40 The Itch Inquiry: Skin Barrier and Beyond Topicals
04:48 AtopiVet Products
08:04 Spot-On Products
09:23 Mousse Products
10:19 Skin Care Collar
12:44 Outro

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In this episode, I dive into the diagnostic approach and long-term management of sterile nodular panniculitis in veterinary patients. We discuss everything from sampling claw folds and interpreting flaky cytology samples to biopsy techniques, infectious disease rule-outs, and when to consider JAK inhibitors as part of a treatment plan. 

If you’ve ever struggled with diagnosing challenging nodular cases or navigating long-term management decisions, this episode is packed with practical clinical insights you can apply in practice.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:14 Itch Inquiry: Sampling Claw Folds and Flaky Samples
06:00 Identifying Sterile Nodular Panniculitis
08:54 Diagnostic Approaches and Biopsy Techniques
09:56 Ruling Out Infectious Causes
12:53 Use of JAK Inhibitors
16:19 Long-term Management
19:49 Outro

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In this episode, I tackle one of the most important — and often most challenging — conversations in veterinary dermatology: the diet trial discussion. We break down common client concerns, why compliance can be difficult, and how veterinarians can better communicate the value of diet trials in diagnosing food allergy cases.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:04 Itch Inquiry
07:20 The Diet Trial Conversation 
09:45 Tip #1: Explain the "Why"
11:06 Tip #2: Treat it as a Diagnostic Test
14:26 Tip #3: Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain
15:37 Tip #4: Challenging the Diet to Get Answers
18:54 Summary
20:38 Outro

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When an otitis case just won’t clear, there are often simple changes we can make to be more successful. In this episode, we break down the most common (and fixable) reasons ear infections fail to respond in clinical practice.

From real-world struggles with client compliance and patient tolerance, to the often-overlooked importance of proper ear flushing, we unpack where cases go off track—and how to get them back on course. We’ll also dive into the consequences of choosing the wrong topical therapy, and why matching treatment to cytology is non-negotiable for success.

Whether you’re dealing with repeat offenders or frustrating first-time failures, this episode offers practical, clinic-ready insights to help you troubleshoot smarter, treat more effectively, and set both your patients and clients up for long-term success.

Timestamps
 00:00 Intro
00:24 Itch Inquiry
03:47 Why that Ear Infection isn't Responding
05:18 Lack of Inflammation Control
06:55 The Wrong Medication
08:32 Not Using Appropriate Flushing Methods
11:19 It's Not Getting In There
13:16 We Don't Know Why It's Happening
15:34 Review
17:54 Outro

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the often-overlooked areas of the dermatologic exam in allergic dogs—because the clues you’re missing may be the ones that matter most. From the ventral neck and axilla to claw folds, lip margins, and perianal regions, these hidden sites frequently harbor early or persistent lesions that can shape your diagnosis and treatment plan. We’ll discuss why these areas are commonly skipped, what subtle findings to look for, and how a more thorough dermatology exam can improve case outcomes.

Tune in for practical tips to elevate your dermatology exams, catch lesions earlier, and avoid missing key pieces of the allergy puzzle.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:57 Ventral Neck
03:14 Axilla
04:21 Claw Folds
06:05 Lip Margins
07:28 Perianal Region
08:51 Pinna
10:23 Other Folds 
13:14 Review/Summary
15:55 Outro