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327. A Practical Guide to Multimodal Skin Barrier Therapy in Allergic Dogs & Cats

June 04, 2026 • Episode 327

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Skin barrier is having a moment... and for good reason. In this episode, I break down why restoring the skin barrier is a non-negotiable piece of the multimodal approach to managing atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats, and more importantly, how to actually do it when your clients can't keep up with a bathing schedule.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Itch Inquiry: Recurrent Yeast Otitis
01:37 Antifungal Resistance in Malassezia
03:54 Underlying Allergies and Immunotherapy
06:29 Paronychia
07:19 Toothpick vs. Tape Methods
09:30 Treatment for Yeast
15:35 Summary/Outro