The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary dermatology

Veterinary dermatology: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Nowell and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Canine Cutaneous Epitheliotropic Lymphoma (CTCL).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70098 ----- • (00:02:33) Banovic and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive 0.015% Triamcinolone Acetonide Topical Spray With Lokivetmab Versus Lokivetmab Monotherapy as 'Reactive Therapy' for Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised, Single-Blinded, Controlled Preliminary Trial.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70102 ----- • (00:04:13) Dierkes and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Screening Equine Skin and Mucous Membranes for Carriage of Coagulase-Positive Staphylococci.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70099 ----- • (00:05:34) Nabavi-Mosavi and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Crescentic Hair Shaft Defects and Piedra-Like Lesions With Follicular Invasion in Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70088 ----- • (00:07:01) O'Neill and colleagues, Companion animal health and genetics, "Giant dog breeds under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography, common disorders and mortality.", 13, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-026-00152-7 ----- • (00:08:25) Camargo and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Combining lipiodol-based indirect radiography and intraoperative methylene blue for sentinel lymph node mapping in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11369-z ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary dermatology: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:01) Carrasco and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Clinical Efficacy of Probiotic-Based Ear Drops Containing Lactobacilli in Canine Erythroceruminous Otitis Externa: An Open Label, Multicentre Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70097 ----- • (00:02:48) Batt and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Therapeutic Outcomes and Owner Assessment in Canine Sebaceous Adenitis Across Breeds: A Multicentre Retrospective Analysis and Owner Survey.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70095 ----- • (00:04:14) Hernadi and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Clinical Signs and Offending Food Allergens in Canine Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia: A Prospective Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70093 ----- • (00:05:35) Sahebjam and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Successful treatment of the first reported case of Prototheca wickerhamii infection in a dog living in Tasmania, Australia.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70107 ----- • (00:06:58) Batista and colleagues, Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria, "Morphological aspects of the skin in felines with leishmaniasis: a histopathological study.", Vol 35, pp. e017226, https://doi.org/10.1590/S1984-29612026013 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary dermatology: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Felten and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Faecal Microbiota Transplantation Reduces Lesion Severity and Medication Use in Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70092 ----- • (00:02:39) Saarinen and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Treatment Choices for Acute Canine Otitis Externa in Sweden, Finland and Norway: A Comparative Study With a Focus on Antibiotic Use.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70094 ----- • (00:04:14) Geovana Nunes Alves and colleagues, PloS one, "Experience implementing a sporotrichosis surveillance and control program in free-roaming cats on a university campus.", Vol 21, pp. e0334204, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0334204 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary dermatology: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:59) McHale and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of a 3% Chlorhexidine/Ophytrium Mousse and Shampoo in 18 Healthy Dogs.", Vol 37, pp. 345-352, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70057 ----- • (00:08:12) van Hensbergen and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Histological and Trichographic Differences Between Coat Types in Non-Alopecic Pomeranians and With Alopecia X.", Vol 37, pp. 335-344, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70054 ----- • (00:02:17) Citron and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fosmidomycin for the Treatment of Canine Otitis Externa: A Randomised, Double-Blinded, Controlled 'Split Body' Clinical Trial.", Vol 37, pp. 427-436, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70049 ----- • (00:03:57) Cain and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Treatment of Reactive Histiocytosis With Oclacitinib: A Retrospective Case Series of 10 Dogs.", Vol 37, pp. 419-426, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70048 ----- • (00:06:41) Gould and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Influence of Maropitant Citrate on Pollen and Control Intradermal Test Reactivity in Atopic Dogs: A Randomised, Controlled, Blinded Trial.", Vol 37, pp. 405-413, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70045 ----- • (00:05:19) Nuchprayoon and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Oclacitinib for Controlling Pruritus and Associated Skin Lesions in 16 Horses With Allergic Dermatitis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70091 ----- • (00:11:11) Kinobe and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Systematic evaluation and meta-analysis of prevalence and trends for antibiotic resistance in Canine Pseudomonas infections.", Vol 317, pp. 106690, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106690 ----- • (00:09:36) Ramos and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "CD30 Expression in Neoplastic Mast Cells and the Presence of CD30+, CD3+, and PAX-5+ Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocytes as Prognostic Markers in Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumours.", Vol 24, pp. 341-352, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70058 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary dermatology: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:00) de Mattos and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Efficacy of 0.5% Tretinoin in the Treatment of Equine Aural Plaques.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70090 ----- • (00:02:26) Qian and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Efficacy of Oral Baicalin in Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised Placebo Controlled Trial.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70089 ----- • (00:04:19) Santoro and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Prevalence of Antimicrobial Use in Small Animal Dermatology Referral Practices in the United States.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70087 ----- • (00:05:58) Atterberg and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Evaluation of Compatibility and Stability of Compounded Otic Solutions Containing Enrofloxacin Over a 20-Day Period.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70085 ----- • (00:07:43) Szewczuk and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Activity of thieves-type protective blends and their individual components (cinnamon, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus and lemon essential oils) against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius strains isolated from canine otitis externa.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05516-6 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary dermatology: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:56) Berger and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Pyogranulomatous dermatitis associated with Sporobolomyces roseus in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05576-8 ----- • (00:03:51) Voigt and colleagues, Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology, "Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using tetra-cationic porphyrins with peripheral platinum(II) and palladium(II) complexes against multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated from canine otitis.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-026-00905-0 ----- • (00:02:25) Usui and colleagues, Veterinary microbiology, "EDTA potentiates gentamicin and ofloxacin antibacterial activity against biofilms of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius derived from canine superficial pyoderma.", Vol 319, pp. 111072, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2026.111072 ----- • (00:05:25) Spadini and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "In vitro antimicrobial activity of Naja cardiotoxin peptide-3 against clinical isolates from canine otitis.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11284-3 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected] Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

Veterinary dermatology: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:51) Faucher and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Longitudinal Analysis of Seasonal Variations in Intradermal Test Reactivity and Serum Allergen-Specific Immunoglobulin E in Dogs With Atopic Dermatitis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70081 ----- • (00:02:22) Keating and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Microarray Gene Expression Analysis of Lesional Skin in Canine Vesicular Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (VCLE).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70084 ----- • (00:03:58) Bezombes and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Fusion podoplasty provides favorable long-term outcomes in dogs with interdigital follicular cysts unresponsive to medical therapy: a retrospective study of 16 cases.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0093 ----- • (00:05:29) Zribi and colleagues, PLoS neglected tropical diseases, "Three Leishmania species identified in domestic dogs in Tunisia: New insights into canine leishmaniosis.", Vol 20, pp. e0014299, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014299 ----- • (00:07:01) Byun and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Curcumin shows promise as an adjunct in changing β-lactam susceptibility status of canine multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: an in vitro study.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11245-w ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected] Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

Veterinary dermatology: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:59) Salichs and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Probiotic Engraftment and Suppression of Canine Otitis Externa Pathogens by Probiotic Ear Drops.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70080 ----- • (00:04:19) Accard and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "A Case of Slow Progressive Cutaneous Angiomatosis on a Cat Metatarsal Pad Treated by a Topical Beta-Blocker.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70079 ----- • (00:02:37) Lundberg and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Effect of Fluorescence Photobiomodulation on Canine Progenitor Epidermal Keratinocytes With and Without Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Colonisation.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70076 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected] Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

Veterinary dermatology: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:01) Kang and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Artificial Intelligence-Based Identification of Common Canine Skin Lesions From Clinical Images.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70083 ----- • (00:02:28) Orlandini and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Cutaneous Invasive Opportunistic Fungal Infections in Dogs Receiving Ciclosporin for Immune-Mediated Diseases: A Case-Control Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70075 ----- • (00:03:55) Wehber and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "A Retrospective Case Series Reporting the Clinical Efficacy and Adverse Events of Oclacitinib Administration for Skin Disease in 238 Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70077 ----- • (00:05:30) Scranton and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Treatment of Canine Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus Vulgaris and Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid With Oclacitinib: A Retrospective Analysis of 21 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70078 ----- • (00:08:23) de Oliveira Ferreira and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "The TND-RTM protocol for controlling sporotrichosis in a free-roaming cat colony in southern Brazil.", Vol 203, pp. 106108, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106108 ----- • (00:07:03) Mealey and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Ilunocitinib-Induced Pancytopenia in an Australian Shepherd Dog with the MDR1 Mutation.", Vol 62, pp. 127-130, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7552 ----- • (00:09:52) Afshar and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Prevalence and antibiotic resistance profile of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in pyodermic dogs in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11231-2 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected] Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.