The Derm Vet Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Otitis media is a middle ear infection and can occur due to many different primary diseases. Ideally, these cases receive advanced imaging with CT or MRI, undergo video-otoscopy with myringotomy, submit a C/S and receive several weeks of appropriate antimicrobial systemic treatment. 

But, what if an owner can't afford referral? How else can we help these cases? Check out this week's episode of the podcast regarding clinical signs, causes, diagnostics and treatment options for otitis media.

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Intro 00:00
A Quick Refresher On Otitis Media 01:08
The Differences In Clinical Signs 03:52
What To Do If A Dog Or Cat Has Otitis Media 08:12
Treatment For Otitis Media 11:08
Outro 16:38

Welcome back, Dr Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (oncology) to the podcast! This week we discuss mast cell tumors!

I don't know about you... but I always get confused about current guidelines with MCT. They can be anything from low-grade removal and no sweat... to multiple high-grade panic! How much margin do you really need? When is Stelfonta an option? Check out all this great conversation all about MCTs and how to approach them from a boarded oncologist!

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Intro 00:00
Predispositions To Mast Cell Tumors 01:08
Single Mast Cell Tumors 02:25
Multiple Mast Cell Tumors 08:30
Are Subcutaneous Mast Cell Tumors More Of A Concern? 13:54
Staging Mast Cell Tumors 15:18
An Overview Of Stelfonta 17:36
Outro 20:10

Apoquel (oclacitinib tablet) is approved for the treatment of allergic dermatitis in dogs over 12 months of age. However, veterinary medicine can present difficult cases and off-label use based on anecdotal experience can be important to provide quality of life when other options aren't working.

Check out some diseases that have been reported to have been treated successfully with Apoquel... that aren't allergies. The diseases may surprise you!

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Intro 00:00
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus 04:16
Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy 08:22
Pemphigus Foliaceus 09:56
Vasculitis 12:36
Outro 14:30

Diagnosis of canine atopic dermatitis... it can be time consuming to do all the rule outs (though necessary). But there is criteria that can make it very likely (or unlikely) that you are dealing with canine atopic dermatitis. 

Check out this week's episode of the podcast for the hints!

Managing canine atopic dermatitis long-term can be difficult and frustrating. Between managing flares and client education there can be a lot to juggle. Today's podcast welcomes Fiona Bateman, BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVD. She is a senior veterinary dermatologist for Zoetis.

We discuss how to work with clients to manage these chronic cases, long-term anti-pruritic therapy and identifying flare factors. Though these cases can be confusing and hard to manage, there are some key tips that can help navigate this common case presentation.

This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis.

It is one of the biggest debates in veterinary dermatology. Are ear cultures useful? Check out this week's podcast to hear why this is a hot topic and my thoughts on it. 

Welcome Dr. Karen Shenoy to the podcast! She is the Chief Veterinary Officer for Hills US. We discuss Hill's Global Symposium which is focusing on dermatology this year! Dr. Shenoy and I will be co-hosting this event which contains a bunch of amazing speakers. 

Register at hillsglobalsymposium.com! It is free and will be recorded so you can catch up later if you can't watch the entire event live.

"If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life."

Is this really true? Or an unrealistic concept? Check out this episode of the podcast with Dr. Jeff Tinsley (senior resident at Animal Dermatology Clinic Louisville).  We discuss this and ways to recharge outside of work. 

I was recently giving a set of lectures about allergies and I was asked about the prevalence of aural hematomas in dogs with no signs of otitis externa. I hadn't appreciated this clinically but then ran across a review article that discussed a new potential etiology and though it was interesting. Check out this week's episode of the podcast and let me know your thoughts! Have you appreciated this in the clinic?

Study reference:
O’Neill, D.G.; Lee, Y.H.; Brodbelt, D.C.; Church, D.B.; Pegram, C.; Halfacree, Z. Reporting the epidemiology of aural haematoma
in dogs and proposing a novel aetiopathogenetic pathway. Sci. Rep. 2021, 11, 21670

As a dermatology specialists we tend to see the more severe, chronic cases of allergic dermatitis and infection. But in general practice, our colleagues are seeing these cases at much earlier stage in younger dogs. So how do you start management at these initial signs of allergies?

This podcast episode welcomes back Dr. Dana Liska, DACVD. Dr. Liska is a senior veterinary dermatologist with Zoetis. We discuss early recognition, management and client communication regarding canine allergic dermatitis.

This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis.