Ixodes scapularis (eastern blacklegged tick) and Ixodes pacificus (western blacklegged tick) are the culprits behind transmitting Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent for Lyme disease. Veterinarians have the tools to diagnose and treat Lyme disease in their canine patients, but the serious health issues that Lyme disease can cause in dogs has made early diagnosis and treatment critical for successful outcomes. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn about ticks and tick-borne pathogens, specifically B. burgdorferi, and the diagnostic steps to take when a patient tests positive for Lyme antibodies as well as treatment considerations and prognosis. You’ll also hear about the importance of prevention when it comes to Lyme transmission and the tick preventative and vaccination strategies available to protect your patients.
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Ixodes scapularis (eastern blacklegged tick) and Ixodes pacificus (western blacklegged tick) are the culprits behind transmitting Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent for Lyme disease. Veterinarians have the tools to diagnose and treat Lyme disease in their canine patients, but the serious health issues that Lyme disease can cause in dogs has made early diagnosis and treatment critical for successful outcomes. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn about ticks and tick-borne pathogens, specifically B. burgdorferi, and the diagnostic steps to take when a patient tests positive for Lyme antibodies as well as treatment considerations and prognosis. You’ll also hear about the importance of prevention when it comes to Lyme transmission and the tick preventative and vaccination strategies available to protect your patients.
Bright Ideas in Skin Care: The Role of Fluorescent Light Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology
VetFolio Voice
36 minutes 56 seconds
3 months ago
Bright Ideas in Skin Care: The Role of Fluorescent Light Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology
Are you using fluorescent light therapy as a noninvasive treatment for dermatological conditions in your patients? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, learn about fluorescent light energy and how it can accelerate healing, its mechanism of action, different applications such as post-operative incisions and pyodermas, and the research that shows the impact of fluorescent light therapy in helping to shorten the duration of antibiotic therapy in conditions such as deep pyoderma. You'll also learn about antimicrobial stewardship and the importance of complementary therapies, such as light therapy, in reducing antimicrobial use as well as enhancing antimicrobial effectiveness. Get tips for implementing fluorescent light therapy in a busy practice and how it can be a profitable and rewarding therapy to offer to pets and their owners.
VetFolio Voice
Ixodes scapularis (eastern blacklegged tick) and Ixodes pacificus (western blacklegged tick) are the culprits behind transmitting Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent for Lyme disease. Veterinarians have the tools to diagnose and treat Lyme disease in their canine patients, but the serious health issues that Lyme disease can cause in dogs has made early diagnosis and treatment critical for successful outcomes. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn about ticks and tick-borne pathogens, specifically B. burgdorferi, and the diagnostic steps to take when a patient tests positive for Lyme antibodies as well as treatment considerations and prognosis. You’ll also hear about the importance of prevention when it comes to Lyme transmission and the tick preventative and vaccination strategies available to protect your patients.
