The Derm Vet Podcast
Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatologic workups you can bring to clinical practice right away. Also, stories about navigating the messy (yet beautiful) journey of being a vet mom while building a career you love.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
268. Skin barrier: three ways to repair it
When we talk about the multimodal approach to allergy management, a large portion of that is repairing the skin barrier. As the skin is the largest organ in the body and external, it is important to …
267. I know you hate hearing this, but Google said...
It is the dreaded conversation in the exam room... when the owner brings up what they heard from a friend, the internet, a social media group, etc. You have to control the eye roll or being super def…
266. [REPLAY] Allergy Spiel: The Atopy Talk
This week's episode is a replay! We ran into some technical difficulties with a guest episode that was scheduled for this week (super excited about this guest) and will release at a later date. Stay …
265. When that nasty ear doesn't respond...
We have all had those super difficult otitis cases... the debris, infection and discomfort never seem to fully respond to treatment. You keep switching topicals but nothing seems to be working.
This …
264. Cats... little derm aliens
Cat dermatology is always a bit tricky. They present their allergies in so many different ways that are unique to this species. Oral lesions and asthma are not as commonly seen in allergic dogs, but …
263. When to suspect a hormonal disorder in your derm case
Hormonal disorders can be very difficult to recognize in dermatology cases, especially since many of these cases have been managed for other conditions like allergies earlier in their life.
So, when d…
262. Skin issues in overweight pets
Obesity has been an increasing issue in dogs and cats over the years. This could be due to increased caloric intake, reduced physical activity, endocrinopathies, etc. There are many issues that occur…
261. Facial fold dermatitis- diagnose, treat and maintain
With brachycephalic breeds being a common allergic patient, facial fold dermatitis is a common occurrence. Clinical signs can include facial rubbing, scratching, odor, etc. Thought it occurs frequent…
260. Client Compliance: how do veterinarians improve this?
We can feel like we put together a great plan for a pet's allergies, but if it doesn't happen then it doesn't matter.
Instead of being frustrated about client compliance, how can we make it better? W…
259. Cyclosporine: the forgotten allergy medication
There have been so many wonderful tools added to our management of allergic dermatitis in dogs over the last decade. Apoquel, Cytopoint and Zenrelia have all been medications that provide quick itch …
258. WHAT skin lesions to look for...
Viewing several skin cases day after day can make recognizing different types of skin lesions daunting... However, evaluating skin integrity, alopecia, skin thickness, etc. can help guide the differe…
257. What does "cytology everything" mean?
A common phrase around The Derm Vet is "cytology everything". But, what does that actually mean?
Looks weird? Cytology.
Itchy spot? Cytology.
How long to treat an infection? Cytology.
Things changed? Cyt…
256. When to send an ear case to derm vs. surgery
As a general practitioner with a bad ear case, where do you send them... Derm or Surgery? There are some clear cut reasons like severe calcification that can lead to case being best served by surgery…
255. DIETS: hydrolyzed vs novel protein
Picking a food for a diet trial can be really tough. Do you choose hydrolyzed, novel protein, home-cooked, etc.? Is there just ONE perfect diet to rule in or out food allergy?
Check out this week's ep…
254. Anal Sac issues and gut health: how Glandex can help
Our first interview of the New Year! I'm very excited to interview Dr. James Bascharon. Dr. Bascharon is a veterinarian and CEO & Founder of Vetnique. He is the inventor of Glandex®, a patented formu…
253. New Year, New Derm
As we welcome in the year 2025... there are some ways we can change the practice of veterinary dermatology. Sure, we hope for continued new products, diagnostics, etc. However, there are simple chang…
252. We need to calm down! Releasing the pressure of derm perfection
With the end of the year comes a lot of reflection... and stress. Working on chronic dermatology cases can provide frustration as many medications and differentials aren't always a slam dunk on the f…
251. How cats and dogs are different with distribution
Cats and dogs are very different with their skin lesions and distribution is no different. If a dog presents with claw fold disease, the list of differentials is much better than a cat with claw fold…
250. Ear disease- quick way to be complete
It can be hard in a busy practice to fully work up and treat recurrent otitis. I wanted to provide a quick and easy way to reimagine these cases when they walk into your door. When you see an ear cas…
249. What GPs wish derms knew about the cases they refer
I asked and you delivered!!!! I wanted to know what general practitioners wish dermatologists knew before they referred a case. You gave me lots of great points!
A recurring theme in my responses... w…