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Meghan Solc, DVM, DACVD, shares common dos and don'ts when it comes to the itchy client in your clinic, plus how to communicate better with clients

Dermatology red flags and allergy mimickers

Florida Veterinary Advisors cofounders CJ Burnett, CExP, and Tom Seeko, CExP, talk finances on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Financial wellness for veterinary professionals

Mentorship is how we thrive—not just survive—in this profession


Mentorship: Make it personal to keep it professional

How to navigate the fine line between smart credit use and financial pitfalls, plus discover practical tips for maintaining control without sacrificing the benefits 

How to best use credit cards

The 12 award recipients from across the United States gathered to be recognized and celebrated during a special luncheon on the final day of the 2024 conference

Veterinary Heroes honored at Fetch Long Beach

A extensive patient history and thorough examination is crucial when it comes to dermatology patients in general practice

Adopting the mindset of a dermatologist

Laura Wilson, DVM, DACVD, explained that what’s in the bowl can make all the difference for dogs with chronic skin issues

The role of whole food diets in managing food allergies in dogs

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Jennifer Sheahan, DVM, DACVO, recounts cases where dietary indiscretions, in an interview with dvm360 at the Fetch Long Beach conference.

The role nutrition plays in veterinary ophthalmology 

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 dermatology page is home to a plethora of resources involving the latest advancements in diagnosing, managing, and treating, dermatology. From expert insights into the latest trends to interviews, videos, podcasts, news, and beyond, find out everything you need to know about dermatology here.

On this weeks episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by 

, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes special guest Meghan Solc, DVM, DACVD, who is also one of 

, to discuss why it is important to consider multiple diagnosis for skin diseases, long term management of autoimmune diseases, the significance of systemic symptoms, and more within the world of dermatology. 

So let's just, everyone picture it. A dog enters the clinic for an evaluation of a skin condition. Other than allergies, so what could this patient have? So what are some things that we need to talk about with those things?

We want to have a bunch of differential diagnoses on our radar, because everything can really look the same. And so when we have a dog coming in that are crusty, that have infections, you know, depending on their patterns of lesions, you may have things from allergy to T cell lymphoma on your list. So there's a wide range of different diseases to consider. 

So generally, rule of thumb, you know, things that we learn in vet school and in my internship and residency, we're going to be rolling out things that can cause folliculitis, like dermatophytosis... But then we're looking at weirder things, like sebaceous adenitis [and] pemphigus foliaceus. So there's a lot of different things that look essentially the same until you start digging a little bit deeper

Digging a little bit deeper, [I] see what you did there, a little metaphor for derm, I like that.

Sponsored by Ceva. This podcast is RACE-approved for CE credit. Head to

and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.

This podcast will discuss the benefits and advantages of topical therapy when treating animals with allergies. The discussion will include important ingredients, different forms of topicals, and how to use for best results.


Understand the different forms of topical therapy to use in patients

Know which diseases to use topical therapy for patients

Learn about using topical therapy as maintenance and prevention long-term

Topical therapy, what is it? How do we use it?

Options of different forms of topicals (shampoo vs mousse vs spray vs wipes, etc.)

Different types of diseases to use topicals for

Using topicals to treat, but also as maintenance to prevent

Learn and earn 0.25 credits online with dvm360 Flex

Podcast CE: Topical therapy for dermatologic cases

This course covers key diagnostic, treatment and communication elements involved in successful diagnosis and effective treatment of acute and chronic canine allergic dermatitis.

Key elements in diagnosis of canine pruritus and treatment of allergic dermatitis

 we will discuss features of both Apoquel® (oclacitinib tablet) and Cytopoint® to clarify decision-making in the acute and chronic phasis of allergic dermatitis, and flexible dosing of Apoquel. Assessment and interpretation of Apoquel and/or Cytopoint perceived treatment failures will be discussed.

 diagnostic techniques as well as the importance of trial ectoparaciticidal therapy will be discussed with a focus on the isooxazoline class.

Assess for and treat secondary infections:

 Cytology will be discussed including tips to leverage your technicians in the diagnostic process as well as VetScan Imagyst™ technology.

Key elements in the management of chronic allergic dermatitis

 tips will be discussed, including key concepts and statements to maximize understanding and compliance. 

Anchor therapies and supportive therapies

 for management of chronic atopic dermatitis and perceived failure of previously successful anchor therapy 

Investigate flare factors to assess increases in itch in previously controlled atopic dogs.

Outline the key elements in the diagnosis of allergic dermatitis and communicate a diagnostic plan to a client or colleague.

Develop a long-term treatment plan for a patient with chronic atopic dermatitis including anchor and supportive therapies.

Construct a treatment plan to control allergic pruritus during an ectoparasite or elimination diet trial, and discontinue therapy to interpret the results.

Evaluate history, diagnostic findings, patient and client needs to synthesize an optimal anchor therapy or therapy for an allergic flare

Learn and earn CE credits online with dvm360 Flex

Podcast CE: Top 5 tips from a dermatologist for treating dogs with allergic dermatitis

This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis. This podcast is RACE-approved for CE credit. Head to 

 and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.

In this presentation, Dr. Liska will provide real world tips for your dermatology patients, including how to get your practice ready for Itchy Pet Awareness Month in August. Dr. Liska will present data on Apoquel’s® (oclacitinib tablet) ability to treat both itch and inflammation due to allergic dermatitis, share the lack of evidence for antihistamine efficacy for treating dogs with allergic dermatitis, and will share how to maximize success with Cytopoint®.

How getting it right the first time when treating canine allergic dermatitis benefits the pet, the owner and the practice

Why it is important to avoid “phone fixes” to owners of itchy dogs

Evidence to support that antihistamines are not effective in most cases of allergic dermatitis in dogs

Introduce Itchy Pet Awareness Month and how to get your practice ready for this important month in August. Will review what practice resources can be found on 

Review the data that supports Apoquel’s ability to control inflammation due to allergic and atopic dermatitis as well as steroids

Will share a study supporting that some dogs with an initial partial response to Cytopoint may benefit from additional injections

Learn how getting it right the first time when treating canine allergic dermatitis benefits the pet, the owner and the practice, and why it is important to avoid “phone fixes” to owners of itchy dogs

Understand the evidence to support that antihistamines are not effective in most cases of allergic dermatitis in dogs

Evaluate a study supporting that some dogs with an initial partial response to Cytopoint may benefit from additional injections

Olivry et al. Treatment of canine atopic dermatitis: 2015 updated guidelines from the international committee on allergic diseases of animals. (ICADA). BMC Veterinary Research 2015;11:210.

Hsiao YH, Chen C, Willemse T. Effects of cetirizine in dogs with chronic atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. 

Gadeyne C, Little P, King VL, Edwards N, Davis K, Stegemann MR. Efficacy of oclacitinib (Apoquel®) compared with prednisolone for the control of pruritus and clinical signs associated with allergic dermatitis in client-owned dogs in Australia. 

Data on file, Study No. 17SP4DER-01-01 (v.3.0), 2019, Zoetis Inc.

Learn and earn CE with real-world dermatology tips from Dr Dana Liska

Podcast CE: Dermatology updates for busy veterinarians: practice pearls from a dermatologist

Diagnosing food allergies is no easy feat, according to Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD—also known as "The Derm Vet." On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, she joins 

chief veterinary officer Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to offer her expert knowledge on differentiating this condition from atopic dermatitis and the most accurate diagnostic approaches available. Bourgeois also advises on communicating with clients and quashing common misconceptions. 

Below is a partial transcript. Listen to the full podcast for more.

: Food allergies are really tough. Yes, we do see a lot of food allergy [patients]. But food allergy is more complicated than people think. I do see a lot of clients coming in who often want to blame the food, right? Like that's the first thing clients think is, well, I took out chicken. It's more complicated than that. And what's really, really difficult is a lot of these dogs with food allergies have other forms of allergies too. So it's not a cut-and-dried process to diagnose them. But it is a very, extremely important thing to rule out as a cause of pruritis.

The Derm Vet Dr Ashley Bourgeois describes the most effective diagnostic measures, plus covers more must-know insights on veterinary dermatology  

Accurately diagnose canine food allergies once and for all 

Patricia White, DVM, MS, DACVD, CPC, joins the latest episode of The Vet Blast Podcast to talk about her career in veterinary dermatology, her impending retirement, and transition to coaching. 

: Dermatology is is mostly history, if you're going to be successful. So, you have to have skills, listening skills and questioning skills. So, it really hasn't changed that much. The tools and the toys have changed, but the specialty hasn't changed in terms of being able to be successful in it. I know...every time a new therapeutic comes out, people are excited about it. "Oh, it's game changing," and all that stuff. [The important thing is] knowing how to use that tool successfully. 

Patricia White shares how veterinary medicine has evolved throughout her career as a boarded dermatologist

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