336. Dog Ear Diseases Explained: Scabies, Pemphigus, Pinnal Vasculitis & More Artwork

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336. Dog Ear Diseases Explained: Scabies, Pemphigus, Pinnal Vasculitis & More

August 06, 2026 • Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD • Episode 336

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In this episode, I answer a listener question about off-label JAK inhibitor dosing before taking a deep dive into common canine pinnal (ear flap) diseases. Learn how to recognize and manage canine scabies, pinnal vasculitis, pemphigus foliaceus, ear margin seborrhea, zinc-responsive dermatosis, and thrombovascular necrosis. Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or student, this episode delivers practical dermatology insights you can use in practice!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:54 Itch Inquiry: Off-Label JAK Inhibitor Dosing and Usage
05:32 Introduction to Canine Pinnal Diseases and Ear Anatomy
08:08 Canine Scabies
09:33 Pinnal Vasculitis Presentation and Management
11:22 Pemphigus Foliaceus
13:08 Ear Margin Seborrhea
14:27 Zinc Dermatitis
15:47 Thrombovascular Necrosis
16:45 Outro