In this episode encore, Dr Meng Siak talks about PEA and allergic skin disease. Topics discussed include:

• Dr Meng discusses what PEA is and how it works.
• How does PEA relate to the endocannabinoid system?
• The properties of PEA and where they act within the body.
• Meng goes over the literature that is available for PEA.
• What dermatology cases would PEA be beneficial for?
• Dr Siak discusses whether PEA can reduce the requirement for pharmaceuticals.
• What side effects can be expected with the use of PEA?
• Safety of PEA and interactions with other drugs.
• Dr Meng shares his practical advice on how to use PEA.

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In this month's episode we welcome our first vet nurse guest, Jacinta Van Eeden to discuss the changes that can be implemented to create a calm veterinary clinic environment.

Topics discussed include:

• The importance of a calm clinic environment.
• Common signs that indicate a pet may be anxious or stressed.
• Ways to get puppies and kittens used to visiting vet clinics.
• How our tone of voice can impact a pet's behaviour.
• Practical tools that clinics can implement to provide a relaxing environment.
• Steps that pet parents can take to prepare their pets for clinics visits.
• Fear free certification for veterinary clinics.
• Jacinta shares how to reduce anxiety in pet parents when their pet has a vet consultation.
• The number on tip Jacinta has for pet parents to ensure their pet doesn't become anxious when visiting vet clinics.

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In this episode, Dr Sarah Howard speaks to Dr Matthew Muir on his functional approach to managing allergic dermatitis.

Topics discussed include:

• Dr Matthew Muir's approach to pets with allergic dermatitis
• The reason immunotherapy is so under-utilised and its limitations.
• Conventional allergy management pharmaceuticals and how they work.
• How diet plays a role in Dr Muir's functional approach (immuno-nutrition).
• The relationship between the microbiome and allergies.
• The nutraceuticals Matthew might use when managing a dermatology case.
• How can we manage acute cases outside of a pharmaceutical approach?
• Dr Matthew discusses what is new and emerging in this field.
• What can pet owners do to decrease the risk of skin allergies in dogs?

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