Mandy is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Dermatology and a registered specialist in veterinary dermatology and an Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine at Murdoch University in the College of Veterinary Science. She is a consultant in veterinary dermatology and has two dermatology practices in Perth, Western Australia that provide secondary and tertiary referral advice for skin, ear and allergy problems in dogs, cats and horses. She lectures in dermatology at Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital and at Massey University, New Zealand. Mandy has extensive experience with clinical dermatology in companion animals and she enjoys teaching dermatology to veterinary undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Topics include:
What inspired Mandy to become a vet?
Mandy talks about her Animal Dermatology Group.
Dr Burrows explain the link between food allergies and ear health.
What signs to look for in food allergies besides gastrointestinal signs
How to diagnose food allergies and the challenges involved.
Elimination diets – what do they look like? Home-made vs commercial diets.
How long should an elimination diet go for?
Do we still need to manage ear disease once the food allergy is under control?

You can find Dr Mandy Burrows on her website www.animaldermatologyclinic.com.au  or by email M.Burrows@murdoch.edu.au

Mandy is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Dermatology and a registered specialist in veterinary dermatology and an Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine at Murdoch University in the College of Veterinary Science. She is a consultant in veterinary dermatology and has two dermatology practices in Perth, Western Australia that provide secondary and tertiary referral advice for skin, ear and allergy problems in dogs, cats and horses. She lectures in dermatology at Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital and at Massey University, New Zealand. Mandy has extensive experience with clinical dermatology in companion animals and she enjoys teaching dermatology to veterinary undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>What inspired Mandy to become a vet?</li>
<li>Mandy talks about her Animal Dermatology Group.</li>
<li>Dr Burrows explain the link between food allergies and ear health.</li>
<li>What signs to look for in food allergies besides gastrointestinal signs</li>
<li>How to diagnose food allergies and the challenges involved.</li>
<li>Elimination diets &ndash; what do they look like? Home-made vs commercial diets.</li>
<li>How long should an elimination diet go for?</li>
<li>Do we still need to manage ear disease once the food allergy is under control?</li>
</ul>
You can find Dr Mandy Burrows on her website www.animaldermatologyclinic.com.au &nbsp;or by email <a href="mailto:M.Burrows@murdoch.edu.au">M.Burrows@murdoch.edu.au</a>

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health. 

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast aims to enlighten listeners about an integrative approach to veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview practitioners at the forefront of this field who share their insight and experience with the ultimate goal of benefiting the well-being and health of animals.

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Mandy is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Dermatology and a registered specialist in veterinary dermatology and an Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine at Murdoch University in the College of Veterinary Science. She is a consultant in veterinary dermatology and has two dermatology practices in Perth, Western Australia that provide secondary and tertiary referral advice for skin, ear and allergy problems in dogs, cats and horses. She lectures in dermatology at Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital and at Massey University, New Zealand. Mandy has extensive experience with clinical dermatology in companion animals and she enjoys teaching dermatology to veterinary undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Dr Mandy Burrows talks about food allergies and their influence on ear health

We welcome back Dr Wendy Baltzer to discuss geriatric and osteoarthritis management. Topics discussed include:
When is a pet considered geriatric and what factors can affect this stage of life.
Dr Baltzer regularly performs mid-life assessments in her patients. She explains what this involves and how her approach can differ between cats and dogs.
Cats affected with osteoarthritis will display different symptoms to dogs. Wendy discussed what pet owners should be looking for.
The impact that diet can have and how it needs to change as pets age.
Once there's a diagnosis of OA, what does a personalised management plan look like?
Dr Wendy talks about the different modalities that she uses to manage OA and what she is trying to achieve with these.
How can supplements help and what part they play in managing OA?
When is it appropriate to use NSAIDS?
Wendy goes in depth on recognising the end-of-life stage in dogs and cats and how to navigate this with pet owners.

To register for Professor Caroline Mansfield's webinar go to this link https://my.demio.com/ref/6XKfEGZOUsuuhnIi

We welcome back Dr Wendy Baltzer to discuss geriatric and osteoarthritis management. Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>When is a pet considered geriatric and what factors can affect this stage of life.</li>
<li>Dr Baltzer regularly performs mid-life assessments in her patients. She explains what this involves and how her approach can differ between cats and dogs.</li>
<li>Cats affected with osteoarthritis will display different symptoms to dogs. Wendy discussed what pet owners should be looking for.</li>
<li>The impact that diet can have and how it needs to change as pets age.</li>
<li>Once there's a diagnosis of OA, what does a personalised management plan look like?</li>
<li>Dr Wendy talks about the different modalities that she uses to manage OA and what she is trying to achieve with these.</li>
<li>How can supplements help and what part they play in managing OA?</li>
<li>When is it appropriate to use NSAIDS?</li>
<li>Wendy goes in depth on recognising the end-of-life stage in dogs and cats and how to navigate this with pet owners.</li>
</ul>
To register for Professor Caroline Mansfield's webinar go to this link <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/6XKfEGZOUsuuhnIi">https://my.demio.com/ref/6XKfEGZOUsuuhnIi</a>

We welcome back Dr Wendy Baltzer to discuss geriatric and osteoarthritis management.

Geriatric care and managing osteoarthritis with Dr Wendy Baltzer

On this episode, we are welcoming pureANIMAL's new ambassador, Dr Matthew Muir who shares his knowledge and experience on microbiome restoration therapy.

Topics discussed include:
Dr Matthew explains what microbiome restoration therapy (MRT) entails.
The impact of antibiotics on the microbiome.
The benefits of faecal microbiome transplant (FMT) - more than just bacteria.
Dr Muir explains how to screen donors for MRT. What to look for and what to avoid.
How effective is MRT and how does it compare to supplementing with probiotics?
Oral vs rectal microbiome therapy approaches - Matthew explains the difference and benefits of both methods.
How to prepare the recipient to optimise the effects of FMT.
Dr Matthew explains the indications for faecal microbiome transplant beyond dysbiosis.
How to gauge if the MRT was successful?
Which dogs are not good candidates for an FMT, and which cases should vets be cautious about?
How to approach cases of MRT that require antibiotics?



Resources:

https://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/service/assays/canine-microbiota-dysbiosis-index/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9534534/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9413255/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10017995/

On this episode, we are welcoming pureANIMAL's new ambassador, Dr Matthew Muir who shares his knowledge and experience on microbiome restoration therapy.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Dr Matthew explains what microbiome restoration therapy (MRT) entails.</li>
<li>The impact of antibiotics on the microbiome.</li>
<li>The benefits of faecal microbiome transplant (FMT) - more than just bacteria.</li>
<li>Dr Muir explains how to screen donors for MRT. What to look for and what to avoid.</li>
<li>How effective is MRT and how does it compare to supplementing with probiotics?</li>
<li>Oral vs rectal microbiome therapy approaches - Matthew explains the difference and benefits of both methods.</li>
<li>How to prepare the recipient to optimise the effects of FMT.</li>
<li>Dr Matthew explains the indications for faecal microbiome transplant beyond dysbiosis.</li>
<li>How to gauge if the MRT was successful?</li>
<li>Which dogs are not good candidates for an FMT, and which cases should vets be cautious about?</li>
<li>How to approach cases of MRT that require antibiotics?</li>
</ul>
 
Resources:
<a href="https://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/service/assays/canine-microbiota-dysbiosis-index/">https://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/service/assays/canine-microbiota-dysbiosis-index/</a>
<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9534534/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9534534/</a>
<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9413255/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9413255/</a>
<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10017995/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10017995/</a>

On this episode, we are welcoming pureANIMAL's new ambassador, Dr Matthew Muir who shares his knowledge and experience on microbiome restoration therapy.

Microbiome Restoration Therapy with Dr Matthew Muir

Topics discussed include:
Liver cases Professor Caroline sees as an internal medicine specialist.
How an altered liver function can impact overall health.
Subclinical liver disease - are there any symptoms?
Symptoms of clinical liver disease - what to look out for in cats and dogs.
Gut-liver axis - how the liver can impact the gut and consequently the brain.
Professor Mansfield shares her how she decides which diagnostic tool to use first in her liver cases.
Elevated liver enzymes with subclinical liver disease - how to approach these in cats vs dogs.
Caroline talks about prescription liver diets and what she recommends with regards to changes in diets.
Antioxidants that can be helpful in managing liver disease.
Professor Mansfield discusses which pharmaceutical drugs she prefers to use as an anti-inflammatory and as an antibiotic in her liver cases.
Managing the gut during liver disease.

To register for pureANIMAL's free webinar on liver health with Dr Nicole Rous and Dr Matthew Muir, follow this link https://my.demio.com/ref/80rRbTdG8AKd7BjT.

Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Liver cases Professor Caroline sees as an internal medicine specialist.</li>
<li>How an altered liver function can impact overall health.</li>
<li>Subclinical liver disease - are there any symptoms?</li>
<li>Symptoms of clinical liver disease - what to look out for in cats and dogs.</li>
<li>Gut-liver axis - how the liver can impact the gut and consequently the brain.</li>
<li>Professor Mansfield shares her how she decides which diagnostic tool to use first in her liver cases.</li>
<li>Elevated liver enzymes with subclinical liver disease - how to approach these in cats vs dogs.</li>
<li>Caroline talks about prescription liver diets and what she recommends with regards to changes in diets.</li>
<li>Antioxidants that can be helpful in managing liver disease.</li>
<li>Professor Mansfield discusses which pharmaceutical drugs she prefers to use as an anti-inflammatory and as an antibiotic in her liver cases.</li>
<li>Managing the gut during liver disease.</li>
</ul>
To register for pureANIMAL's free webinar on liver health with Dr Nicole Rous and Dr Matthew Muir, follow this link https://my.demio.com/ref/80rRbTdG8AKd7BjT.

Dr Mandy Burrows talks about food allergies and their influence on ear health

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