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Symmetric lupoid onychitis/onychodystrophy (SLO) is a rare autoimmune disease of dogs. In this disease, the immune system, which usually keeps the body safe from germs and cancer cells, decides the connections between the claws and the skin should be attacked. This leads to easily damaged and ripped off claws in affected dogs. In this episode, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti discusses why this occurs, what treatments may be recommended, and what to expect during the treatment process.  Episode page and transcript: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/SLO   The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - Conservation mission: https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/conservation.php The 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Award winners: https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/competition/competition-2022-winners.php   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

If you have a cat who is vomiting a hairball more than two times per month, there is a problem. In this episode, Dr. Chris Byers, veterinary internal medicine specialist and critical care specialist, join us to explain: How much puke is too much? Is your cat vomiting or coughing too hard? When should you take your cat to the vet? What tests are recommended for vomiting and why? What treatments are available? Episode page with transcript: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/chronic-vomiting-in-cats/ Follow Dr. Christopher Byers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcaredvm/ Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/about/pet-parents/   For Veterinary professionals (veterinarians, technicians). Join Dr. Lancellotti on VetHive, a community for clinical support: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/VetHive   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

**Originally published December, 2021** This time of year, there are more and more questions about reindeer, especially from fascinated children. We sat down with Dr. Josh Link of the North Pole Veterinary Hospital and asked questions submitted by some of our littlest audience members all about reindeer. Check out this special holiday episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know with your kids and whole family to learn more about these magic creatures.    Episode page with reindeer and musk ox pictures: https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/reindeer/ North Pole Veterinary Hospital: https://northpolevet.com  University of Alaska Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station: https://uaf.edu/lars/   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month. When it comes to itchy cats and dogs, the pets are not the only ones suffering. Caregiver burden is directly related to treatment complexity and treating allergies can be very complex. Dr. Meagan Painter, veterinary dermatologist, founder of The Allergic Dog and The Allergic Cat, and pet owner of her own allergic cat, talks about Stella and how managing her cat’s allergies has been a learning process for them both. Webpage with transcript and images: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/stellasstory   The Allergic Dog and The Allergic Cat: https://www.theallergidog.com   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

August is Itchy Pet Awareness month. Many pet owners are not aware of veterinary dermatologists who can help. There are about 300 board certified veterinary dermatologists in the American College of Veterinary Dermatology who have undergone extensive training and completed research after veterinary school in order to specialize in the study of skin and ear disease, as well as allergies, immunology, and internal medicine. Petra Lee, of the Dog Allergies Information and Support Group, joins us to talk about how she discovered a veterinary dermatologist for her dog, Olive, and how she is advocating partnership between owners of allergic dogs and veterinarians.   Webpage with transcript and images: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/olivesstory   Dog Allergies Information and Support Group:   This is Love Podcast: https://thisislovepodcast.com   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

No, it’s not actually a worm. This fungal infection of the skin is most commonly seen in young kittens and puppies. Certain breeds, such as Yorkshire Terriers and Persian cats, and older animals whose immune systems are compromised can be at risk for ringworm. This infection can be spread to people who come in contact with these animals. Join Dr. Nellie Choi, veterinary dermatologist, to find out more about this skin infection, including what to watch for, how your veterinarian might test for it, and what they can do to treat it.    Webpage with transcript and images: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/ringworm   Follow Dr. Choi on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dermvethk/   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

When Dr. Jess Torok traveled to Tanzania with Mission Rabies in 2017, she wanted to help underserved communities by providing much needed veterinary care. But on day 3 of her mission, an unexpected health crisis changed everything. Listen to our first installment of Vet Stories, where we take our experts out of the clinic and take you into their lives.  

Rabies is a deadly disease that can affect all mammals, including humans and their companion dogs and cats. While rabies deaths are rare in the United States, tens of thousands of people die each year from rabies, primarily in Africa and Asia. Almost 99% of rabies cases in humans are transmitted by dogs. The rabies vaccine is safe and effective against this fatal virus. In this episode, Dr. Jess Torok joins us to discuss this preventable disease in pets and her work with Mission Rabies in Tanzania.    Webpage with transcript and images: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/rabies   Learn more about Mission Rabies (donate, volunteer) https://missionrabies.com/get-involved/ Sea Turtle Conservancy https://conserveturtles.org/ Urban Veterinary Associates in Westmont, IL https://urbanpetvet.net   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

It’s our 50th episode!! If you’ve learned something from this show, please take a moment to leave a review and let us know.  Need a refresher on how to leave a review? Here’s a quick tutorial: https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/review/    Tiny kittens bring big smiles to our faces. If you have a new cat at home, vaccines are important for keeping them healthy for many years with your family. In this episode, Dr. Alina Barland, family veterinarian, discusses core vaccines for kittens and common questions from new kitten owners.  Episode page with pictures and video: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/kitten-vaccines   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Congratulations on your new puppy! To make sure you enjoy a happy, healthy best friend for many years to come, it’s time to talk to your veterinarian about which vaccines they recommend to protect your bouncing ball of tail wags against preventable diseases. Join Dr. Alina Barland, family veterinarian, to discuss core vaccines for dogs and common vaccine questions from pet owners.    Episode page with pictures and video: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/puppy-vaccines American Animal Hospital Association Vaccination Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-recommendations-for-general-practice/ Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Sometimes, despite a veterinarian’s best efforts to clear an ear infection with medicated drops and cleaners, the infection will stubbornly persist. When a veterinarian is worried about conditions such as a long-term ear infection, a mass in the ear canal, material like matted hair, a foxtail, or trapped ear wax, or a deep infection in the middle ear on the other side of the ear drum, a video otoscopy and deep ear cleaning may be recommended. Join veterinary dermatologists and ear specialists Dr. Austin Richman and Dr. Brittany Lancellotti as they discuss the video otoscopy procedure, why they recommend it, the benefits and risks, and questions to discuss with your veterinarian for your dog or cat.     Episode page with pictures and video: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/videootoscopy   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

An aural hematoma is a painful swelling of a pet’s ear from buildup of fluid when the ear flap is damaged. It is not uncommon for ear infections to cause a pet to shake its head back and forth, leading to a swollen ear flap, also known as an aural hematoma. Golden retrievers, labrador retrievers, and dogs with allergies are at a higher risk for developing one or even multiple aural hematomas. Since these can be treated with several different methods, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, veterinary dermatologist, discusses the risks and benefits to treatment options based on recent studies.    Episode page with pictures and video: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/hematoma   No Flap Ear Wrap: https://www.noflapearwrap.com   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

“My pet smells like yeast!” Many diseases can cause an animal to “smell like yeast.” In this episode, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, veterinary dermatologist and host of The Derm Vet podcast, joins Dr. Brittany Lancellotti to explain how cytology can help us figure out if the stink is really from yeast, or if there are other infections or diseases causing skin problems in your dog or cat. If your pet has ever had a skin or ear problem, allergies, or itching, this episode will help you understand why cytology is so helpful to your veterinarian.    https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/cytology   Aqua Paws Slow Treater to help with bathing: https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/aquapaw   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Itchy, smelly ears can be incredibly uncomfortable for dogs and cats with ear infections. Diego had such horrible ear infections, he was living in constant pain. This episode’s guest, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Meagan Painter, joins Dr. Brittany Lancellotti to discuss common tests, such as ear exams, cytology, and culture and what these tests tell your veterinarian. They describe common treatments, such as oral and topical medications, and how these treatments allowed Diego to live his best life, no longer in pain. Visit the website for images: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/ear-infections-part-2 Connect with Your Vet! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow   The Allergic Dog - Courses and community for veterinarians who treat allergic dogs: https://www.theallergicdog.com

If you have ever woken up in the middle of the night to your pet shaking its head and scratching its ears, you know how uncomfortable a pet can be when they have an ear infection. Ear infections have many causes. The key to treating the infection and stopping it from returning is understanding the primary, secondary, perpetuating and predisposing causes of ear infections. Join dermatologists Dr. Meagan Painter and Dr. Brittany Lancellotti to help you understand why your dog or cat is getting ear infections and how to stop them in their tracks so you can keep your animal happy and healthy. Visit the website for images: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/ear-infections-part-1 Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Are your kids pressuring you to add a pet rock to the family? Are they promising to feed it and turn it over every twelve hours so it doesn’t collect moss? Do you fear that you’ll be the one left holding the rock long after the kids have gone to college?  If you are considering bringing this loving and often overlooked pet into your family join me and self proclaimed rock expert Dave Gladstone for a very special episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know. Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Skin infections with bacteria and yeast can make dogs and cats very itchy. Veterinarians often treat with topical therapy, like medicated bathing or spray. Sometimes the infection is too deep or severe for topicals. In this episode, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Alicia Webb Milum discusses how skin infections are diagnosed and when sets decide to reach for oral or injectable medications to treat those infections. If you have an itchy dog or cat, this episode is packed with information to improve your pet’s health. https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/skin-infections-part-2   Aqua Paws Slow Treater to help with bathing: https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/aquapaw Make your own Monarch waystation at www.monarchwatch.org   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

What’s that smell? Dogs and cats with allergies or hormonal diseases can often develop infections on their skin with bacteria and yeast. These infections can cause itching, redness, scabs, and discomfort. In this episode, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Alicia Webb-Milum joins follow dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti to talk about why skin infections occur and the types of bacteria and yeast most often involved with the infection. They will also discuss how topical therapy, such as medicated bathing, can be an excellent treatment, and what to discuss with your veterinarian if you are having difficulty with topical therapy.    https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/skin-infections-part-1   Aqua Paws Slow Treater to help with bathing: https://yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/aquapaw Katmai National Park Brown Bear webcam: https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brooks-falls-brown-bears-low Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Are you scratching your head wondering why your cat has destroyed your furniture? Cat scratching is a natural behavior that many pet owners find frustrating. This episode discusses why cats scratch, the evidence and misconceptions about declawing, and ways you can train your cats to scratch where you prefer. Dr. Gwennyth Stair of High Ridge Animal Hospital shares her tricks for using nail caps to protect your sofa and your skin. Helpful Links: Episode Page: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/cat-scratching https://www.softpaws.com/ https://pawproject.org https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/blog/ Connect with Your Vet Wants You to Know: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Guinea pigs are a great companion animal for any home, especially with children or as classroom pets. Dr. Nancy Alperson shares her knowledge on how to provide proper veterinary care to these small animals, including Vitamin C, foot care, and understanding night poops.  https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/guinea-pigs https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/guinea-pigs-feeding https://lafeber.com/vet/basic-information-for-guinea-pigs/ Swim Saves Lives: https://www.usms.org/clubs?q=&c=sslf&pt=&l=&r=50&placeText=&zipcode=&lat=&long= Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow