342. Brachycephalic Skin Problems: Managing Folds, Paws & Allergies in Bulldogs

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French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and other brachycephalic breeds are frequent flyers in veterinary dermatology but successfully managing their skin disease often requires looking beyond the obvious itch.

In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I break down some of the most common dermatologic problems seen in brachycephalic dogs, including skin fold dermatitis (intertrigo), pododermatitis, secondary infections, and underlying food and environmental allergies.

Learn why examining every facial, tail, and vulvar fold matters, how cytology can guide treatment, why topical therapy is so important for both treatment and long-term maintenance, and how to build an allergy workup that is realistic for both the patient and owner.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:52 Itch Inquiry: Feline Ear Flushing and Horner's Syndrome Risk
04:05 Fold Dermatitis and Key Fold Locations
07:14 Cytology and Topical Therapies for Skin Fold Infections
09:58 Pododermatitis
12:48 Allergic Workups and Long-Term Inflammatory Options
16:15 Overview and Final Takeaways
18:03 Outro