The Derm Vet Podcast

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I have had quite a few cool video otoscopy procedures lately. With cool procedures, come the ability to share these videos and images online. With that, comes lots of questions from you!
When should I refer for video otoscopy?
What is the purpose of video otoscopy?
When should I choose video otoscopy over everyday handheld otoscopy?
We break down the four main reasons to consider video otoscopy. If you check out the YouTube channel, there are some cool images and videos or recent scopes that will confirm how cool this procedure can be!
00:00 – Intro
01:43 – Should you have a video otoscopy
02:58 – Four main reasons to consider video otoscopy
03:12 – Magnifying the image
04:26 – Deep flushes
06:15 – Middle ear cytology and culture
07:37 – Removing things
09:19 – Overview
11:17 – Outro

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Recurrent infections can be so difficult in our allergic patients. Learn how to minimize severity of frequency of pyoderma on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
1. Work up the underlying allergies
2. Support the skin barrier
3. Adjust topical therapy accordingly
4. Recognize historical patterns
5. Refer to a dermatologist early in the disease

00:00 – Intro
02:24 – Working up the underlying allergies
04:53 – Support the skin barrier
07:36 – Adjust your topical therapy accordingly
10:27 – Recognize historical patterns
13:02 – Referring these patients early
13:56 – Overview
14:32 – Outro

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Periocular dermatitis can occur for a multitude of reasons. The first step is to figure out if the eye itself is involved or not. Once we know the eye is healthy, it is time to figure out why the SKIN AROUND the eye is losing hair, crusty, itchy, etc.
It is important to return to the basic diagnostics. Cytology can be sampled with tape (if the lesion is dry) or swab (if the lesion is wet) to not risk damaging the eye. A trichogram can be used instead of a skin scrape to also protect the eye from a scalpel blade!
Anything that can cause folliculitis to other areas of the skin can impact the periocular dermatitis. Allergies, mites, dermatophytosis, pyoderma, yeast dermatitis, autoimmune diseases and neoplasia can cause lesions. Dive into the details on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:00 Periocular Dermatitis
05:21 Cytology Techniques
06:45 Allergies and Facial Pruritus
08:20 Demodex
12:00 Biopsy
13:20 Neoplasia
16:00 Outro

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I asked a few of my vet friends what "derm gifts" they received in 2025. I loved their answers and wanted to share them on our final episode of the podcast this year!
1. More confidence in cytology
2. Comfort in using new tools and innovations
3. Improving client communication and utilization of staff
4. Treating dermatology like a puzzle you have to put together
5. Prioritizing referral for allergy testing and immunotherapy
And mine... be curious and collaborate!
Thanks for another wonderful year of podcasting! Can't wait to see what 2026 has to bring.
00:00 – Intro
01:55 – Derm Gifts of the Year
02:26 – Gift 1: Improving Confidence in Cytology
04:33 – Gift 2: Becoming Open to Try New Things
06:11 – Gift 3: Learning More About Client Communication
09:28 – Gift 4: Realizing Derm is a Puzzle
12:08 – Gift 5: Being Thoughtful When Referring Immunotherapy
15:27 – Gift 6: Remaining Curious and Collaborative
18:52 – Outro

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It is very common for clients to present their pet to the veterinarian complaining that an allergy medication that used to work is no longer effective. Before changing therapies, it is important to consider four different things.

1. Rule out simple mistakes like missed flea prevention, diet change, etc.
2. Identify infection
3. Progression of allergies
4. It is no longer just allergies

Learn more details on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:20 Looking for Simple Causes
03:47 Identify Infections
06:10 Allergy Progression
08:30 When It Isn't Just Allergies
10:22 Overview
12:05 Outro