281. Anxious Itches- correlation with itchy dogs and behavior with Lisa Radosta

Can anxiety in dogs contribute to skin issues? How do you know if the patient needs to start with a dermatologist or behaviorist? Can improving chronic skin disease help a dog's anxiety?

This week's podcast welcomes Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB who practices at a behavior clinic in Florida. Dr. Radosta provides insight of how a board certified veterinary behaviorist can be helpful for dogs dealing with cutaneous disease. Whether it is anxiety with therapy, the primary disease, etc. having a multimodal approach can be beneficial for the patient and owner. Take a listen to this fun episode!

00:00 Intro
02:08 Is it common to see skin issues in dogs occur from a primary behavior issues
06:47 How do you feel stress and anxiety contribute to skin problems?
12:31 Guidance on whether you should send this to a behaviorist or a dermatologist
17:43 Importance of earlier intervention
25:00 Outro