Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatolo...
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 episode of The Derm Vet podcast to learn the ins and outs of selecting a diet.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Novel Protein vs Hydrolyzed03:36 Changing the diet07:11 Hydrolyzed Diets11:13 Why would you choose novel protein?12:41 Realize that every pet is an individual14:20 Summary/Outro
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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 formulation and the first medication of its kind for pets with anal sac/gland problems.Anal sac issues are a frequent problem for our pets and can negatively affect the lives of the pet owners. Nobody wants to see their dog scooting or be surprised by that "fishy" smell. This episode goes over the need for anal sac health and introduces a new product by Vetnique to address gut health. Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Introducing Dr. Bascharon and Glandex01:50 What anal glands are and common causes of problems06:24 Clinical symptoms to look out for11:22 How creating Glandex came about18:07 How Glandex actually helps with anal gland emptying20:25 Knowing how to create Glandex26:31 New Glandex product29:46 When would a veterinarian choose probiotic over Glandex?31:58 Do probiotics make a difference for pets with allergies?35:01 What's next for James?36:16 Outro
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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 changes that can make right now that will make your practice of dermatology more fun and impactful!Learn the 5 ways on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 New Year, New Derm!02:10 Be Open07:21 Understand Your Drugs10:12 Innovate12:58 Learn16:02 Don't Get Stuck in Your Old Ways21:00 Summary
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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 first exam. So, ending the year on a more positive note, learn how derm workups and medication selection aren't perfect for specialists either. Selection of diagnostics and drugs can be trial and error in certain patients... and that's okay.
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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 skin disease. Throw in oral lesions and otitis... and we have to recognize how there are differences in how we create differential lists.Learn more on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:25 Distribution of lesions between cats and dogs02:05 Claw Fold Disease05:54 Otitis09:01 Oral Cavity11:11 Recap
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.