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.
The Derm Vet Podcast
93. When should I refer to a dermatologist?
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Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD
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Season 3
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Episode 93
As a general practitioner, you see itchy, infected pets all day long. But, when do you decide to make the referral to a dermatologist? Every veterinarian is going to have a different comfort level with managing chronic, allergic pets. Every client is going to have a different threshold for getting a specialist involved with their pet. However, there are some basic guidelines that can be used of when referral can fit into your recommendations.