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Veterinary Behaviour Chat095 What's New in FIC in Cats Episode 95 – What's New in FIC in Cats Feline Idiopathic Cystitis is such a fascinating disease from a Veterinary Behaviour Medicine perspective as it poses the perfect intersection between physical and behavioural health. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, is mainly seen in younger cats under 10 years of age (2-7 years is most common), and can be triggered or exacerbated by stressful events. Often referred to as "bladder migraine", this inflammatory psychoneuroendocrine disease can be very uncomfortable for cats, may cause them to "block" and can have recurrences over time, wh...
2025-08-1223 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat094 Client Education and Managing Expectations Episode 94 – Client Education and Managing Expectations Wow, this turned into a bit of a philosophical episode… because these are topics I have been thinking about and contemplating a lot lately. What is it that actually creates a positive outcome in the Veterinary Behaviour Medicine World? Of course, behaviour change in the patient is an important part, but what about a shift in the expectations, beliefs and understanding of the caregiver? How important is this in creating a successful outcome? In this episode I touch on managing expectations and ho...
2025-08-0529 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat093 Side Effects from Psychotropic Medications Episode 93 – Side Effects from Psychotropic Medications Side effects are something we ALL think about when prescribing any medication for our patients, not just psychopharmaceuticals. But for some reason, whether it's because these meds are still so unknown to many in the industry, or because of experiences we have heard from people – friends, family – who have been prescribed these medications, conversations around side effects from psychotropics seem more difficult to navigate. In this episode, I unpack the 2 most common caregiver concerns I encounter when talking about psychotropic medications as well as what side ef...
2025-07-2929 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat092 Pica and GI Disease in Dogs and Cats Episode 92 – Pica and GI Disease in Dogs and Cats What a fascinating topic and one I've been thinking a lot about in recent weeks. We have seen a spike in foreign body surgeries at my clinic in Abu Dhabi in recent weeks – as we all know, these things tend to come in 3s – and this, together with the publication of the below paper in JAVMA, has really had myself and my team thinking about best protocols when it comes to pica – the ingestion of non-food items – and resulting foreign body retrieval. In th...
2025-07-2222 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat091 Open Concept Episode 91 – Open Concept I absolutely love pushing the boundaries of what is possible in Veterinary Medicine and indeed the Veterinary Industry. In this thought-provoking episode, Nora and I chat about our newly embraced "Open Concept", which allows for more transparency, owner presence and owner contribution to their pets' health and treatment. I totally understand that this may be a challenging concept for many in the Veterinary Industry, however, I feel that there are so many benefits to be gained from thinking outside the box and embracing different ways of approaching pet hea...
2025-07-1533 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat090 Preparing for an Aggressive Dog Consultation Episode 90 – Preparing for an Aggressive Dog Consultation As Veterinary Behaviourists, safety is an extremely important part of our practice – safety for ourselves, our teams, safety for third parties and safety for the caregivers as well as the patients. Safety is especially important when we regularly see patients that are being presented for aggressive behaviours and that have a bite history. Safety is something I learned about very early on in my residency, but also something that I review and re-evaluate on a regular basis to ensure that safety protocols are fit for purpose and u...
2025-07-0834 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat089 Holiday Choices for Cats – Home or Cattery? Episode 89 – Holiday Choices for Cats – Home or Cattery? We all want what is best for our feline friends and that includes ensuring their happiness, safety and behavioural health while we are on holiday or traveling. But what IS actually best for them? · To stay at home in their familiar surroundings and territory? · To stay in a cattery where they will have company and be monitored at all times? · Or, should they even travel with you where possible? The answer is, there is no "one siz...
2025-07-0132 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat088 Serotonin Syndrome - What you need to know! Episode 88 – Serotonin Syndrome - What you need to know! Serotonin Syndrome, also known as Serotonin Toxicity, is the most severe side effect of serotonergic medication and can potentially be fatal if not treated and managed. Therefore, understandably, many vets are very cautious when it comes to prescribing serotonergic agents and especially when combining serotonergic agents such as an SSRI and, for example, trazodone. · But, how frequent is this side effect in practice? · What are the signs you should be looking out for? · What can you teach your careg...
2025-06-2431 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat087 The importance of sleep in our pets – a conversation with Dr Carrie TooleyEpisode 87 – The importance of sleep in our pets – a conversation with Dr Carrie Tooley Sleep!!!! Honestly, this is a topic I have been thinking about so much lately and this amazing conversation with Dr Carrie Tooley just reinforces how important sleep is to the mental and emotional health of our pets and patients! What you'll learn in this episode: 1. How sleep plays a role in emotional arousal and emotional regulation in our pets and patients. 2. How long our pets should actually be sleeping every day (this...
2025-06-1744 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat086 Behaviour Signs and NeurotransmittersEpisode 86 – Behaviour Signs and Neurotransmitters When I first started out in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, knowing which Behaviour Medication to choose for any given patients was a real struggle. I didn't really know what to base my choices on, often reached for the same medication over and over again without really knowing why and just hoping that I'd made the right decision. Sound familiar? As I progressed through my residency, I started to understand how behavioural signs are correlated with neurotransmitters in the brain and how to make really smear medication choices to...
2025-06-1018 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat085 Setting Up a Behaviour Service with RVN Nikki McLeod Episode 85 – Setting Up a Behaviour Service with RVN Nikki McLeod Veterinary Nurses are INVALUABLE when it comes to promoting Behavioural Health within Veterinary Practices. In this episode, I chat to RVN, Nikki McLeod about her current exciting journey of setting up a Behaviour Service within the practice she works in, what her challenges have been, what her wins have been and what she has learned along the way! This is such a great episode for vets and veterinary nurses around the world to gather top tips and inspiration on how they can...
2025-06-0340 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat084 Assessing and Managing Inter-Cat Tension & Aggression Cases Episode 84 – Assessing and Managing Inter-Cat Tension & Aggression Cases This week, I saw a 2-cat, a 4-cat and an 8-cat home, all with diagnoses of inter-cat tension or inter-cat aggression. These cases can be really complex to work up and understanding the fine nuances of cat-cat sociability can be really challenging. In this episode, I share the things I think about and the questions I ask when I go into a multi-cat home with inter-cat tension or aggression. You'll hear me talk about severity of behaviour, covert and overt feline ag...
2025-05-2736 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat083 We are what we eat. A conversation about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats - with Dr Gaelle Joanny Episode 83 – We are what we eat. A conversation about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats - with Dr Gaelle Joanny This is SUCH an epic episode. The quality of conversation with Dr Gaelle Joanny always blows my mind and I am so grateful to be able to share this with you. I have spoken about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats before – check out episodes 55 & 57 of this podcast for more background information. However, in this episode, we take a deep dive into the nutritional ways we can support our pati...
2025-05-2046 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat082 How young is too young to start Behaviour Meds? Episode 82 – How young is too young to start Behaviour Meds? "Oh, I'm sure they'll grow out of it…". A phrase that makes my heart sink when it comes to young dogs with obvious behavioural diagnoses. Now, what do I mean by "young"? We're talking about dogs somewhere between 6 and 12 months of age and yes, it is absolutely possible that these youngsters already have a behavioural diagnosis based on genetics, epigenetics and early life learning experiences. Should we wait to treat them? Absolutely not! In this episode, I chat...
2025-05-1324 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat081 Janice and Robbie's Story Episode 81 – Janice and Robbie's Story Robbie is probably one of the most anxious dogs I have seen in my 6 years working as a Veterinary Psychiatrist. His behaviour got so bad that his lovely caregiver, Janice, had to sleep on the sofa with him for several weeks, neither of them getting much sleep. When I first met him, Robbie would pace, pant, patrol the home, lick walls and cupboards, and paw at the floor to try to make himself feel a little better. The relationship with his housemate dogs became ex...
2025-05-0636 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat080 The Business of Behaviour Episode 80 – The Business of Behaviour In this episode, I chat to Jo and Vicky from Canine Business Academy, (guys, I had a blooper when I introduced Jo & Vicky's business – It is Canine BUSINESS Academy, not Canine Behaviour Academy – sorry, my bad…), a company based in the UK, dedicated to helping Pet Behaviour Professionals create successful and profitable businesses. We talk about the stigma around actually earning money as Behaviour Professionals, and how this is the only way we can actually serve our clients and patients. I share about the struggles...
2025-04-2943 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat079 PSYCHOACTIVE Launch Episode 79 – PSYCHOACTIVE Launch I am so excited to present this course to the world! An online course dedicated to teaching you what you need to know to get started on your Veterinary Psychopharmacology Journey! Here's what you'll find inside: THE PLAYERS WHO, WHEN and WHY (The What and How comes later...) LONG-ACTING SHORT-ACTING BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER...PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS NON-PSYCHOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOR BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH ... and so much more... like regular LIVE GROUP ZOOM CALLS with me so you can ask your burning questions, and we can discuss ca...
2025-04-2221 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat078 Supporting Pets and Caregivers on their Medication Journey Episode 78 – Supporting Pets and Caregivers on their Medication Journey What are some of the conversations I have with caregivers when it comes to deciding if psychotropic medication in an option for their beloved pet? And what do I discuss with them about the "onboarding" process? How do I manage their expectations and concerns? And what are some of their most frequent worries and how do I address these? Find out all this an more in this episode! Are you a Vet or Pe...
2025-04-1522 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat077 Considerations for Multi Cat Households with Lisa Sinnott Episode 77 – Considerations for Multi Cat Households with Lisa Sinnott Multi Cat Households can be challenging environments for the cats that live in them and also the caregivers that live with those cats, especially if there are hostile or aggressive events between the cats. In this episode, I chat to non-veterinary behaviourist, Lisa Sinnott about the types of cases she sees in the UK compared to my UAE based caseload and what some of things are that we need to consider when providing optimal environments for multi-cat homes. In th...
2025-04-0818 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat076 Choosing Your Psychopharmacology Patient Episode 76 – Choosing Your Psychopharmacology Patient Would you know which of your patients Behaviour Medication might be indicated for? What are the presentations that could benefit from Behaviour Meds? What are the contexts or situations that might also benefit from the safe and effective use of psychopharmacology? Have a listen to this episode as I chat about some of the things I think about when evaluating my patients for the potential use of psychotropic medication. Because not every patient is suitable, but for those that are, thes...
2025-04-0118 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat075 Talking all things Pain with Veterinary Colleagues, Dr James Hunt and Dr Katie Smithers Episode 75 – Talking all things Pain with Veterinary Colleagues, Dr James Hunt and Dr Katie Smithers In this episode, I have the absolute privilege and pleasure of chatting to Dr James Hunt and Dr Katie Smithers, both leading veterinarians when it comes to pain recognition and management in our pets. We talk about the newest approaches to pain management and how being part of Canine Arthritis Management's Telehealth team allows them to help more and more patients globally. I have been using Telehealth in my Behaviour Practice for a number of years and...
2025-03-2528 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat074 How to Administer Medications to our Pets Episode 74 – How to Administer Medications to our Pets Giving tablets to our pets is not always easy, and cats especially are notoriously difficult to administer oral medication to! The problem with not being able to give medication is that this may interfere with your pet's medical care and have a detrimental effect on their physical or mental and emotional health. One of the most important things I stress in this episode is to ask for help from your vet or pet care professional if you are struggling to give oral medication to...
2025-03-1828 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat073 Children and Pets Part 2 Episode 73 – Children and Pets Part 2 In this episode, we turn things around and think about the best approach for adding a pet to your already existing human family. As a mom of 2 young girls as well as 2 cats, Nora gives us her top tips on the things that are most important to her when it comes to considering life with children and pets. Nora and I chat about the things you should consider when thinking about adding a furry family member including species, breed, age and, most importantly, temperament.
2025-03-1131 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat073 Children and Pets Part 2 Episode 73 – Children and Pets Part 2 In this episode, we turn things around and think about the best approach for adding a pet to your already existing human family. As a mom of 2 young girls as well as 2 cats, Nora gives us her top tips on the things that are most important to her when it comes to considering life with children and pets. Nora and I chat about the things you should consider when thinking about adding a furry family member including species, breed, age and, most importantly, temperament....
2025-03-1131 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat072 Toilet Training Your Puppy Episode 72 – Toilet Training Your Puppy How do I toilet train my puppy? This is probably THE most frequently asked question I see from new puppy parents on social media groups and at my veterinary clinic. And it's so easy when you follow a few important steps that I will guide you through in this episode and on our downloadable worksheet: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/toilet-training-guide In this episode you will learn: 1. Development of normal puppy elimination. 2. At what age puppies gain co...
2025-03-0424 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat071 A conversation about Telehealth with Dr Hannah Capon and Evie Tummon, RVN Episode 71 – A conversation about Telehealth with Dr Hannah Capon and Evie Tummon, RVN In this episode, I chat to Hannah and Evie from Canine Arthritis Management, a UK based organization that is world leading in canine pain recognition and management, about the importance of Telehealth. I have been using Telehealth in my Behaviour Practice for a number of years and seen the many benefits it brings to our patients and clients across the world. Being able to support and help more caregivers and pet care professionals is just one of the ma...
2025-02-2543 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat070 Learn To Speak Cat Episode 70 – Learn To Speak Cat As a Veterinary Behaviourist, there is educational information and advice that I give to most of my clients, regardless of the behaviour problem their cat presents with. This is usually to do with normal feline behaviour, the emotions cats can experience, feline sociability and the importance of creating an optimal feline environment and resources. It is information I believe every feline guardian and every feline care professional, whether vet, vet nurse, trainer, groomer, dog walker or non-veterinary behaviourist should know. And that is...
2025-02-1817 min
Pawsitively SpoiltHelping nervous dogs through fireworks and stormsIs your dog scared of fireworks or storms? Then this is the episode to listen to. I am talking to Dr Jacqui Ley about what signs to look for if your dog is scared, why it happens and how you can help to keep them safe and calm. ABOUT OUR GUEST JACQUIJacqui Ley BVSC(Hons), PhD, DipECAWBM, FANZCVS(Veterinary Behaviour).Dr Jacqui Ley is a Registered Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (Veterinary Psychiatrist). She currently sees behaviour cases at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre. She also trains veterinarians, veterinary n...
2025-02-1537 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat069 Learn To Speak Dog Episode 69 – Learn To Speak Dog As a Veterinary Behaviourist, there is educational information and advice that I give to most of my clients, regardless of the behaviour problem their dog presents with. This is usually to do with normal canine behaviour, the emotions dogs can experience, how dogs communicate with us and how they learn. It is information I believe every canine guardian and every canine care professional, whether vet, vet nurse, trainer, groomer, dog walker or non-veterinary behaviourist should know. And that is why I have cr...
2025-02-1117 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat068 Dog Walks – What You Need To Know! Episode 68 – Dog Walks – What You Need To Know! Dog walks are supposed to be a fun and enriching activity for everyone – dog and walker. But sometimes, they just aren't. And sometimes, walks are not necessary or appropriate, for example, if your dog is fearful, injured or ill or if the weather won't allow for safe or comfortable walks. In this episode, I dispel the social myth that dogs MUST be walked numerous times per day to prove good dog guardianship and welfare, in fact, in some cases, freque...
2025-02-0429 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat067 - Canine Adolescence – The Terrible Teens Episode 67 – Canine Adolescence – The Terrible Teens Is your lovely puppy changing before your very eyes? Are they showing behaviours you have never seen before and are, quite frankly, challenging and disturbing? Are they pushing boundaries and taking more risks? Are they growing into larger and stronger dogs that are becoming difficult to handle? Is this putting a strain on your relationship with them? The reason? Adolescence. Just like human children, young dogs also go through a developmental period known as adolescence and...
2025-01-2832 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat066 Solutions for Puppy Biting, Nipping and Mouthing Episode 66 – Solutions for Puppy Biting, Nipping and Mouthing Are you the proud parent of a new puppy who is driving you crazy with their constant biting, nipping or mouthing? Are your remote controls, flip flops, expensive shoes or handbags being chewed to bits? Are your ankles and wrists showing the marks of tiny, sharp puppy teeth? Are you and your kids having to jump onto the sofa to rescue yourselves from your little puppy-shark? The reason you are feeling overwhelmed is because you don't understand WH...
2025-01-2131 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat065 Collaboration between Trainers and Veterinary Behaviourists – A Chat with Lottie Hanks Episode 65 – Collaboration between Trainers and Veterinary Behaviourists – A Chat with Lottie Hanks I cannot stress enough how important it is for Veterinary- and other Pet Care Professionals to collaborate for the well-being of our patients. Sadly, there is still a divide and an unwillingness in both camps to come together and share unique areas of expertise for the sake of the pet. In this episode, I chat to dog trainer and all-round amazing human being, Lottie Hanks, on how we have successfully collaborated on a number of cases, something that is not t...
2025-01-1446 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat064 Children and Pets Part 1 Episode 64 – Children and Pets Part 1 Are you an expecting parent waiting to bring a new baby into a home with existing pets? Or perhaps you are a pet care professional looking for the best advice to give to new or expecting parents about introducing a new baby to their pets? The reason you are worried about this is because you're not sure of the best way to approach this. And the reason you are feeling stressed and anxious is because you feel guilty about disrupting your pet's ro...
2025-01-0736 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat063 Preparing your Pet for Air Travel Episode 63 – Preparing your Pet for Air Travel Air travel can be a stressful experience for both pets and owners, but, with some thoughtful preparation and by following my 5-step approach for Pet Air Travel Preparation, we can manage the stress for the pets, which will also help pet owners feel more comfortable. During my veterinary practice ownership in the UAE for the last 16 years, I have prepared around 300 pets ANNUALLY for Air Travel, which means I have been able to gather a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to al...
2024-12-3133 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat062 Deep Dive into The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation Episode 62 – Deep Dive into The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation Join me for a deep dive into some of the unique aspects of The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation and learn more about some of the really useful skillsets required to dig deep and really help bring about behaviour change. Here are some of the things you'll take away from this episode: 1. How to remove some of the barriers that might be holding you back from offering behaviour consultations in YOUR practice. 2. That behaviour consultations don't have to be super lengthy in...
2024-12-2431 min
The Green LifeThe hidden truth about Pets food with Prof. Andrew KnightIn this episode I discuss a controversial subject on pet foods and its impact on our ecosystem as well as whole round animals welfare with Vet Doctor and Animals welfare activist and educator, Professor Andrew Knight. This episode is brought to you by www.namawell.com the Best cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicer at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off! Also buy Dr Morse's Healing herbs, which I am an affiliate of , please feel free to order from...
2024-12-201h 00Veterinary Behaviour Chat061 Canine Cognitive Skills - with Kay Attwood Episode 61 – Canine Cognitive Skills - with Kay Attwood I absolutely loved recording this episode with Kay! Cognition and Cognitive Skills are so important when it comes to behavioural health, and I often use cognitive exercises as part of my treatment plans in order to teach coping skills as well as help dogs process better by accessing brain areas associated with cognition rather than brain areas associated with emotional reactivity or "fight or flight" states. In this episode, Kay introduces us to her brand-new book "Canine Cognitive Skills" in which she teaches us...
2024-12-1739 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat060 Romanian Rescue Dogs – Amelia and El's Story Episode 60 – Romanian Rescue Dogs – Amelia and El's Story Amelia and her wonderful caregiver El are amongst my very favourite client and patient and I chat to El on the 3 year anniversary of us starting to work together! Amelia is a rescue dog from Romania who was transported across land to the UK to be with her new doggie mom and caregiver El in 2021. Listen to El's incredible story of when Amelia first came to her as a very frightened pup and how she managed to win her trust and allow...
2024-12-1051 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat059 Detomidine OTM Gel – The perfect PVP Protocol for Zack! Episode 59 – Detomidine OTM Gel – The perfect PVP Protocol for Zack! I really wanted to share Zack's story as I get asked so many questions about how best to handle very fearful and potentially aggressive canine patients in the veterinary setting. The answer is - there is no simple or blanket answer – and every patient must be treated and considered as an individual. It helps, of course, if you have many different tools in your toolbox and you have the knowledge and experience to use these tools wisely and to select the right...
2024-12-0328 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat058 A conversation with Dr Hannah Capon – Pain, Behaviour, Dealing with Chronic Disease and so much more… Episode 58 – A conversation with Dr Hannah Capon – Pain, Behaviour, Dealing with Chronic Disease and so much more… This has got to be one of my most favourite conversations on The Pet Behaviour Chat so far. Dr Hannah Capon is the founder of UK based Canine Arthritis Management – www.caninearthitis.co.uk – and an absolute powerhouse when it comes to advocating for pets, especially dogs, with osteoarthritis and other chronic pain conditions and supporting their caregivers in the diagnosis and management of these serious diseases. This conversation delves into so much more...
2024-11-2654 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat057 Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Episode 57 – Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Following on from episode 55, where I spoke about Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, this episode is dedicated to our senior feline patients and how Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is absolutely something to consider when living with or caring for an older cat. In this episode you will learn: 1. The different clinical scale used in cats – VISHDAAL versus DISHAA (for dogs) 2. What actually happens in the brains of older cats to cause this neurodegenerative disease
2024-11-1939 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat056 The Importance of Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity Episode 56 – The Importance of Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity are 2 buzzwords that are used quite frequently when it comes to providing our pets with opportunities to express their behavioural needs. In this episode, Ilse and I chat about what Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity actually are and whether the term "enrichment" is appropriate for what we should be providing for our pets on a daily basis. We also talk about different types of "enrichment" as well as how these fit into not only our Behaviour Treatment Plans, but also ou...
2024-11-1248 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat055 Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome – Does Doggie Dementia Exist? Episode 55 – Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome – Does Doggie Dementia Exist? I love talking about senior pets and this is definitely a topic close to my heart! As our pets age, their behaviours may change, and we need to understand what the causes of those behaviour changes may be. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is a neurodegenerative disease, which sadly cannot be cured, but can be treated to slow its progression and, in this episode, I chat to you about what you can do to achieve this. In this episode I talk...
2024-11-0538 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat054 Street Cats – Should we "Rescue" or "Home" them? Episode 54 – Street Cats – Should we "Rescue" or "Home" them? This is a big topic with many opinions to consider from different stakeholders. Nora and I chat about our experiences of this topic here in the UAE and about some of the cases we have seen where cats that previously lived on the street were brought into homes and developed Behaviour Problems as a result. We also chat about the unique characteristics of the Arabian Mau cat that is found in this part of the world and how their unique-ness affects their behav...
2024-10-2946 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat053 Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question Episode 53 – Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question Welcome to the first episode in this second year of The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This episode was inspired by a Facebook post I saw in one of our local dog groups where an alarming number of people advised the poster, who has a dog showing Separation Related Behaviours to "just get a crate for the dog and put it in the crate when you are away from the home". This approach has so many potential pitf...
2024-10-2226 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat052 What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! Episode 52 – What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! I cannot believe that it has been a year since I started The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This has been such a passion project of mine, and I have loved every minute of recording both the solo episodes as well as the amazing episodes with my wonderful guests. The response to the podcast has been incredible, and I have been able to connect with so many vets and pet owners who have an interest in the science of B...
2024-10-1548 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat051 Long Term versus Event Medications! Episode 51 – Long Term versus Event Medications! This is one of the topics I get the most questions about - from vets, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. What is the difference between long-term, also known as daily or baseline medications, and event or short acting medications? When do I use the one versus the other, can I give them together and, if so, how does that work and what do I need to consider? In this episode I take a deep dive into this topic and unravel these exac...
2024-10-0825 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat050 When To Consider Psychopharmaceutical Medication Episode 50 – When To Consider Psychopharmaceutical Medication This is a big topic and certainly the area where, as a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist, my expertise lies! Choosing the right patient, the right medication and having the right support structure in place is of the utmost importance if we want to make positive changes in the patient's and pet caregiver's life so knowing the medications well is an absolute must! In this episode you will learn 1. The definition of "psychotropic medication" 2.
2024-10-0140 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat049 Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know! Episode 49 – Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know! Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in dogs are challenging to diagnose and treat. Their genetic and heritable nature, the large number of physical medical differential diagnoses and their ritualistic and invariant nature can make them difficult to live with and their treatment really requires the help and support of an expert! In this episode you will learn: 1. The definition of Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours 2. The big 5 groups of ARBs 3. What we need to think about when it come...
2024-09-2434 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat048 Cat Resources – What You Need To Know! Episode 48 – Cat Resources – What You Need To Know! This is such a fun episode and a must listen if you are either a cat caregiver or a veterinary professional working with cats in the clinic. Dr Katrin and Nora chat about all the things that are considered important resources in a cat's life, how many of them a cat ideally needs in the home or clinic and how you can design your home to best accommodate both your cat's needs as well as your own aesthetic. In this episode you wi...
2024-09-1742 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat047 Overgrooming and Pica in Cats – What You Need To Know! Episode 47 – Overgrooming and Pica in Cats – What You Need To Know! Does your cat overgroom to the point where they have thinning hair in one or more areas of their bodies? Does your cat chew and swallow non-food items? Do you have a pet or patient that has had numerous foreign body surgeries to remove ingested items? Would you like to know what you can do to help and treat these cats? Then this episode is for you! Dr Katrin chats through the main causes of b...
2024-09-1035 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat046 Muzzles and Muzzle Training Episode 46 – Muzzles and Muzzle Training Muzzles are an essential part of any dog's toolkit, whether they have ever shown aggressive behaviours or not. Whether for safety or in emergencies, muzzles can be extremely valuable and sometimes life-saving pieces of equipment for your dog. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat through real life scenarios, discuss the right kind of muzzle and perfect muzzle fit for your dog and chat you through the basics of teaching your dog to wear a muzzle comfortably and with confidence. You will also lea...
2024-09-0343 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat045 Feline House Soiling – What You Need To Know! Episode 45 – Feline House Soiling – What You Need To Know! This is a topic we are SO passionate about. In a study by Salman et. al. (see below), 28% of cats who were relinquished to shelters were relinquished for behavioural reasons, and of those 28%, 43% were relinquished for house soiling. While this is a distressing situation for cats and caregivers alike, we actually have a really good chance of successfully treating these cases, as long as we take the path to getting to the correct diagnosis. In this episode, Dr Katrin gives you...
2024-08-2749 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat044 Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know! Episode 44 – Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know! Getting to the bottom of Canine House Soiling problems can take a little detective work and a really solid understanding of normal canine elimination - both physiologically and developmentally -, learning theory, and medical disease processes that can contribute to house soiling. In this episode, Dr Katrin explains her approach to solving Canine Elimination Problems and how she organizes the information provided to her to create a treatment plan that works! In this episode you will learn: 1. The normal stages of p...
2024-08-2033 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat043 A Veterinary Nurse's Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod Episode 43 – A Veterinary Nurse's Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod Are you a veterinary nurse with a love for Behaviour Medicine? Are you a veterinary nurse who would like to know a bit more about the opportunities that Behaviour Medicine can bring with it? Or are you a pet caregiver who would like to know more about how you can make your pet's experience at the veterinary clinic even better? Then this episode is for you! Dr Katrin chats to UK based Veterinary Nurse, Nikki...
2024-08-1353 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat042 Fear Free Tips for Cats Episode 42 – Fear Free Tips for Cats Following on from last week's episode on Fear Free tips for dogs, Dr Katrin and Nora discuss their 5 Top Tips for Fear Free Veterinary Practice for cats. This episode is intended to provide feline-based quick wins for all veterinary- and pet care professionals who want to provide a better experience for their feline patients as well as giving cat caregivers an insight into what they can and should expect from their veterinary practice. These tips are so easy to implement and absolutely won't brea...
2024-08-0646 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat041 Fear Free Tips for Dogs Episode 41 – Fear Free Tips for Dogs As a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, we look at new and innovative ways of delivering patient- and client care literally all the time. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse share their 5 Top Tips for improving your canine patient or pet's veterinary experience as well as the one thing they couldn't live without when it comes to Fear Free Veterinary Care! We specifically wanted to share "Quick Win", easy to implement and very affordable ways of improving your own Fear Free approach, thin...
2024-07-3046 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat040 Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know! Episode 40– Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know! Did you know that up to 50% of our pet dogs suffer from noise sensitivity, fear of noises or even noise phobias? That is a HUGE amount and most of them go undiagnosed and untreated. And that means that many of our pets suffer, either on a daily basis or during specific noise events such as fireworks and thunderstorms. Cats are likely also affected by noises, but because they tend to hide in these circumstances, pet caregivers might not notice this, and they...
2024-07-2339 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat039 Brain Health and Behaviour Episode 39 - Brain Health and Behaviour This episode is all about how brain health affects behaviour. Our brain does not exist in isolation from the rest of our body and so changes in the rest of our body can affect brain health, and therefore behaviour. Physical health, but also genetics, epigenetics, early life development and learning can all affect the brain, the brain's health and, ultimately, behaviour. In this episode, you will learn: · How genetics and epigenetics affect behaviour · How small details such as...
2024-07-1633 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat038 Behaviour Problems in Rabbits Episode 38 – Behaviour Problems in Rabbits In this week's episode, we are talking to the amazing Dr Isabelle Resch all about rabbit behaviour. Dr Isabelle is not only a fellow resident of Dr Katrin's, but also a member of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in both Behaviour Medicine and Internal Medicine and has vast experience in treating small mammals such as rabbits. Dr Katrin chats to Dr Isabelle about the complexities of rabbit behaviour, the most common rabbit behaviour problems and what both veterinarians as well as r...
2024-07-0946 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat037 How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice Episode 37 – How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice Ahhhh, this is such an exciting episode! Dr Katrin chats to Nora and Ilse about becoming a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, about what motivated this step, what they all learned in the process and how this accolade has massively impacted the team, the clients and, of course, the patients. They chat about the challenging creation of the SOPs, the practical implementation of a Fear Free approach, the day of the assessment and what the big wins have been on the bac...
2024-07-0248 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat036 Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley's Story Episode 36 – Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley's Story How do you know what to expect when you adopt a puppy from a shelter? Puppies born in or taken to shelters at an early age probably face quite a few different challenges to other puppies. Don't get me wrong, puppies bred in large scale breeding facilities and sold via pet shops also face challenges, as do puppies that have altered genetics or are challenged epigenetically, however, shelters bring their own set of circumstances with them and, if you are considering getting a puppy from a she...
2024-06-2547 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat035 Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know! Episode 35 – Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know! We see A LOT of Feline Behaviour Cases here in the UAE and, unlike other areas in the world, we see an over-representation of Inter-Cat Aggression cases, which means 2 or more cats living in the same household showing signs of hostility towards each other or even actively fighting with each other. This is a really stressful situation for everyone involved, including the cats involved in the hostility or fights, cats and other pets who are not involved in the fights and, of course, the caregivers.
2024-06-1838 minVeterinary Behaviour ChatEpisode 34 – Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in Singapore – A chat with Dr Daphne Ang Episode 34 – Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in Singapore – A chat with Dr Daphne Ang This is SUCH a great episode packed with information for vets, vet nurses, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. Dr Katrin gets to chat to her fellow resident and good friend, Dr Daphne Ang, about her individual residency journey (because all journeys are different and individual) and how Dr Daphne is bringing Behavioural Medicine to the wonderful country of Singapore. Dr Katrin chat about her challenges in setting up this brand-new service in the Middle...
2024-06-1149 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat033 Separation Anxiety – What you need to know! Episode 33 – Separation Anxiety – What you need to know! This is a big topic and certainly one that can't be covered in just a single episode. In this first dive into Separation Related Behaviours (find out why this is a much better definition!), we look at causes and underlying motivations for Separation Related Behaviours, how to recognize if your dog is suffering from this (videos will be your best friend) and how you can get help to address this important behavioural problem. In this episode you will learn: 1. How genetic...
2024-06-0442 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat032 Scaredy Cats – Natasha and Spokie's Story Episode 32 – Scaredy Cats – Natasha and Spokie's Story Following on from episode 31, where Dr Katrin chats about the basic principles of fear, anxiety and phobias, here is a practical case of a cat that is definitely anxious and possibly also fearful in her everyday life. Dr Katrin chats through her multi-modal approach to improving Spokie's behavioural health and Natasha tells us which environmental change she thought worked best in helping to alleviate Spokie's fear and anxiety. Natasha also lets us in to a few secrets about what worked for her regarding Spokie's daily...
2024-05-2852 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat031 Fears, Phobias and Anxiety Episode 31 – Fears, Phobias and Anxiety So many of our pets struggle with anxiety or specific fears and phobias. But how can we tell if this is just a normal and adaptive response to the pet's environment or if they are "abnormal" or maladaptive responses that need treatment? What you will learn in this episode: 1. The definitions, differences and similarities between fear, phobia, and anxiety. 2. How to tell if this is an adaptive or maladaptive response to the pet's internal or external environm
2024-05-2132 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat030 Stress and Disease with Dr Gaelle Joanny Episode 30 – Stress and Disease with Dr Gaelle Joanny This is SUCH a great episode packed with information for vets, vet nurses, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. Listen as Dr Katrin chats with Dr Gaelle about 2 of the most common physical diseases caused or precipitated by stress - gastro-intestinal disease in dogs and cats and FIC (feline idiopathic cystitis) in cats. We can see time and time again how physical and mental/emotional health are intertwined and these two presentations are perfect examples of this. Dr Ga...
2024-05-1448 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat029 Stress – what is it and why is it important for our pets? Episode 29 – Stress – what is it and why is it important for our pets? Stress is a big topic – not only in pets but also us humans and having a good understanding of what it is and how it affects us can be really important. Stress is actually a totally normal and important response, which keeps us safe and working in an optimal state – both physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Dr Katrin explains the physiological stress hormone cascades and how they can be dysregulated to cause "toxic" or "chronic" s...
2024-05-0734 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat028 Hypervocalisation, Love Bites and more – Faryal and Simba's Story Episode 28 – Hypervocalisation, Love Bites and more – Faryal and Simba's Story Does your cat vocalise all the time? Do they keep you up at night with their cries or screams? Are you struggling to know what they want and how you can help them to change this behaviour? Does your cat nip at you? Or even worse, do they bite or scratch? How can you know if this is exuberant or playful behaviour or if this is aggression driven by negative emotions such as fear or frustration? Well, have a...
2024-04-301h 04Veterinary Behaviour Chat027 The Risks and Downfalls of Punishment Based Dog Training Episode 27 – The Risks and Downfalls of Punishment Based Dog Training In this episode, Dr Katrin talks about punishment from a learning theory point of view, how and where it fits into B.F. Skinner's 4 quadrants of operant conditioning, and why it is extremely risky and welfare-negative to use punishment-based training and methods. Dr Katrin gives her top 10 reasons (although there are many more) why punishment-based training it NOT the way we want to go when working with our animals and why it is not sustainable or what we should be doing from...
2024-04-2330 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat026 Positive Reinforcement and Beyond – A chat with Ilse Episode 26 – Positive Reinforcement and Beyond – A chat with Ilse We had so much fun making this episode as we got to talk about some of the things that are closest to our hearts – how we can use therapeutic approaches that go beyond the operant to help our patients. In this episode you will learn all about our "5 Cs": 1. Calm 2. Confidence 3.
2024-04-1655 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat025 Dominant Dogs – Do they exist? Episode 25 – Dominant Dogs – Do they exist? This is a big topic and one that often sparks quite a bit of controversy! Dr Katrin unpacks the sometimes-confusing subject of Dominance Theory and why this does not apply to our domesticated dogs and certainly not to their relationships with humans. In this episode you will learn: 1. The difference between the colloquial use of the word "dominance" and its technical definition in ethology. 2. How our domestic pet dogs differ from wolves in so many ways. 3. Early wolf...
2024-04-0936 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat024 Anxious Puppies – Eva and Atlas's Story Episode 24 – Anxious Puppies – Eva and Atlas's Story What is the right age to start treating puppies with mental, emotional, and behavioural ill health disorders? Well, the answer is that it is never too early. If a puppy had a bacterial infection or was in pain, we would not withhold antibiotics or pain relief, therefore, why would we not do the same when it comes to mental and emotional ill health? In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Eva, whose lovely boy Atlas was just such a puppy, about...
2024-04-0245 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat023 Is it behavioural, is it physical or is it both? Episode 23 – Is it behavioural, is it physical or is it both? Physical, mental, and emotional health are intertwined and ultimately affect each other. This is why our company is called Trinity Veterinary Behaviour – because we need to consider, assess, and treat all three aspects to create long lasting and healthy behaviour change. In this episode, Dr Katrin chats about the importance of physical health as a part of behavioural health and how amazed she has been at how many of her over 400 clinical behaviour cases have had physical health contri...
2024-03-2628 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat022 Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai Episode 22 – Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai This is an episode you won't want to miss if you are looking for products to support your pet's behavioural health without the prescription of psychotropic medication. In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to the wonderful Dr Hannah Rowles, veterinarian, and Head of Scientific Communications at SV Animal Health, one of the largest veterinary health supply companies in the Middle East. Their conversation begins by taking a look at the Royal Canin Calm Diet, a...
2024-03-191h 00Veterinary Behaviour Chat021 Supplements versus Behaviour Medication – What's the Difference? Episode 21 – Supplements versus Behaviour Medication – What's the Difference? This is a topic that was requested by a listener and I'm sure we can all agree that it can definitely cause a lot of confusion. What is the difference between over-the-counter calming supplements and Behaviour Medication also known as psychotropic, psychoactive or psychopharmaceutical medication? How do you know what your pet needs or would benefit from? Do supplements work and when could they be used instead of Behaviour Medications? In this episode, Dr Katrin explain...
2024-03-1222 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat020 Life in a Multi-Cat Household – Theresia and Shiro's Journey Episode 20 – Life in a Multi-Cat Household – Theresia and Shiro's Journey Multi-cat households can range from 2 cats to over 20 cats and, whilst in many, the cats co-exist in relative harmony, in others, there can be a whole host of behavioural and mental health challenges. In this episode, we take a closer look at a 6-cat household, we meet the individual cat personalities within the household, and we learn about the challenges that existed for both the cats as well as their lovely caregiver, Theresia. Many cats, especially if they ar...
2024-03-0549 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat019 The Perfect Litterbox…From Your Cat's Perspective Episode 19 – The Perfect Litterbox…From Your Cat's Perspective Is your cat peeing or pooping outside of the litter box? Have you tried everything? Are you at your wit's end? In this episode, you will learn the 7 things your cat wants you to know when it comes to litterboxes! Feline House Soiling (aka peeing outside the litterbox) is the most common feline Behaviour Problem presented to Veterinary Behaviourists globally. While these cases are mostly complex and multifactorial and often require the assistance of a professional, litter box optimization is a...
2024-02-2730 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat018 The 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment Episode 18 – The 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment In this episode, you will learn about the 5 things your cat needs to be behaviourally healthy in any environment including the home, garden, veterinary clinic, and shelter. Based on the ISFM/AAFP Environmental Needs Guidelines , Dr Katrin shares the 5 pillars we all need to be aware of to meet our cats' behavioural needs in different circumstances. Here's what you'll learn: 1.
2024-02-2033 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat017 Top Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs – with Dr Katrin and Ilse Episode 17 – Top Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs – with Dr Katrin and Ilse In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat about possible behaviour modification strategies that can be useful when dealing with aggressive dogs. Of course, these should only be utilized in the context of a comprehensive treatment plan, and Dr Katrin explains why! Here's what we cover: 1. A great exercise to help get you and your dog out of those tricky situations. 2. Why muzzle- and crate training can be so very useful when working with...
2024-02-1334 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat016 When Dogs and Children clash - Shaun and Crunchie's Journey Episode 16 – When Dogs and Children clash - Shaun and Crunchie's Journey What happens if your dog is aggressive to your new baby, your new family member? What should you do? Should you re-home your dog or even put them to sleep? Whilst this may be necessary in some cases, there are SO many things that can be done to help and overcome these distressing situations. In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Shaun, who was in this exact position. Here's what we cover:...
2024-02-0637 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat015 Aggression at the Veterinary Clinic Episode 15 – Aggression at the Veterinary Clinic This is one of the topics Dr Katrin gets most questions about from both Pet Caregivers as well as Veterinary Teams. What to do when pets act aggressively at the veterinary clinic? What you can expect from this episode: 1. The main reasons why pets act aggressively or defensively at the veterinary clinic. 2. 5 things that Pet Caregivers and Veterinary Teams can do to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress, and therefore defensive behaviours at the veterinary clinic.
2024-01-3035 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat014 Talking XL Bullys and the UK Breed Ban with Dr Sophie WhiteEpisode 14 – Talking XL Bullys and the UK Breed Ban with Dr Sophie White The XL Bully Breed Ban is sadly a big topic in England, Wales and Scotland at the moment and is putting huge amounts of pressure and stress on all stakeholders involved including dog owners, shelters and rescues, veterinary teams and veterinarians working in Behaviour Medicine. In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Dr Sophie White, a veterinarian working in the behaviour sector in the UK about this topic. In this Episode you will learn about:
2024-01-2343 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat013 When Dogs and Cats Bite - Safety Management and Behavioural First Aid Episode 13 – When Dogs and Cats Bite – Safety Management and Behavioural First Aid "Help, my dog or cat has just bitten a person or another animal. I don't know what to do next." These are the words that clients often come to us with. They are sad, distressed, angry, and scared. Because they don't want their families or others to be in danger and they are scared about what this could mean for their pet. And, most importantly, they don't know what to do next. In this episode, Dr Katrin talks about exac...
2024-01-1633 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat012 From Separation Anxiety and Fear of People to becoming an International Jetsetter! Eileen and Mutley's Journey Episode 12 –- From Separation Anxiety and Fear of People to becoming an International Jetsetter! Eileen and Mutley's Journey In this episode, schoolteacher and dog mom, Eileen, shares her and her canine companion Mutley's amazing behavioural health journey. When Dr Katrin first met Eileen and Mutley in March 2020, they were struggling with Mutley's Separation Anxiety, Fear of People coming into the home, Fear at the Veterinary Clinic and having his nails trimmed. Listen as Eileen talks about finding Dr Katrin and her team, building that trust relationship and her worries and concerns when the idea of using psychopharmaceutical me...
2024-01-0945 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat011 Welcome to the New Year and our 30 Day Pet Appreciation Challenge Episode 11 – Welcome to the New Year and our 30 Day Pet Appreciation Challenge Happy New Year!!!!!! I hope that 2024 brings you and your pets all the joy, love, and happiness! This episode is all about just how much we love and appreciate our pets and that very important human-animal bond. To honour this, I am inviting you to join our 30 day Pet Appreciation Challenge over in our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepetbehaviourcommunity where we challenge you to post one post per day of either of the following: 1. Somethi...
2024-01-0215 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat010 The Emotional Experience – A Conversation with Andrew Hale Episode 10 – The Emotional Experience – A Conversation with Andrew Hale Andrew Hale is a human psychologist and long-time dog professional who is passionate about the emotional experience of both animals and caregivers. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Andrew chat about The Emotional Experience – what it is and how everyone including our pets has one, the idea of Emotional Safety of pets, caregivers and pet care professionals, and the concept of Task versus Care. This episode is an absolute must-listen for everyone who is interested in learning more about how their pets feel and why th...
2023-12-2648 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat009 Getting Ready for the Holiday Season from a Pet Mental & Emotional Health Perspective Episode 9 – Getting Ready for the Holiday Season from a Pet Mental & Emotional Health Perspective Yes, the festive season is upon us once again. Decorations, feasts, and family gatherings. Whilst some pets love this time of year, for others, it can be challenging. In this episode, Dr Katrin shares her 7 top tips for keeping our pets MENTALLY and EMOTIONALLY safe and healthy during the holiday season. Learn about stable routines, safe places, stranger danger, and quality time, to name a few. The whole team at The Pet Behaviour Chat wishes you a happy, safe and peaceful fe...
2023-12-1920 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat008 Alex & Tiglet's Journey Episode 8 – Alex & Tiglet's Journey Join Dr Katrin as she chats to Alex about her cat Tiglet's behavioural journey. Learn how Tiglet's aggressive behaviours towards family members was getting worse and worse and how addressing Tiglet's chronic pain helped reduce her levels of arousal and aggression. Dr Katrin and Alex chat about which medications helped Tiglet and stress the importance of a comprehensive treatment plan including environmental management - the simple act of asking friends to take their shoes off turned into a game changer for Tiglet's behavioural health! As a veterinary nurse, Alex is very passionate about hel...
2023-12-1240 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat007 What's in a Title - Debunking the labels of Pet Behaviour Professionals What's in a Title? Debunking the labels of Pet Behaviour Professionals Veterinary Behaviourist, Behaviourist, Behaviour Consultant, Trainer… it's all so confusing… how do you know which professional to choose, who does what and who will be best suited to help you and your pet? In this episode, Dr Katrin unpacks the differences between Pet Behaviour Professionals to highlight their strengths and areas of focus and give some clarity to pet caretakers and anyone who is a bit confused! If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW...
2023-12-0528 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat006 Introducing Nora Shackleford, RVN and ISFM Cat AdvocateIntroducing Nora Shackleford, RVN, ISFM Cat Advocate and Fear Free Professional! Nora is a Veterinary Nurse who has a huge passion for all things feline and is part of Dr Katrin's Cat Behaviour Team. In this episode, find out how Nora and Dr Katrin collaborate to educate cat owners about feline behaviour and feline behaviour problems. Learn about the concept of preventative Behavioural Medicine and meet one of Nora's favourite Behaviour Patients, Wiley, a 17-year-old cat who has captured all our hearts! If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and su...
2023-11-2829 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat005 The Veterinary Behaviour Treatment PlanThe Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan! What does it look like and what does it include? In this episode, Dr Katrin shares her multi-modal approach to treating Pet Behaviour Problems. Learn about environmental management, behaviour modification, treating underlying physical medical health concerns and using psychopharmaceutical medication, supplements, pheromones, and diets in Dr Katrin's "5 M" approach. You will definitely not want to miss this episode, especially if you are a pet parent looking to understand the process of establishing a treatment plan or a pet professional with a strong interest in seeing clinical behaviour cases.
2023-11-2116 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat004 Tessa & Malu's JourneyIn this episode, Dr. Katrin chats to Tessa whose canine companion Malu suffers from epilepsy and has a generalised anxiety disorder. Tessa shares her and Malu's journey to becoming almost seizure-free and a much calmer, more confident and overall much happier pup. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 06:59] Tessa's heartfelt desire to foster and adopt a dog The courageous rescue of Malu from a perilous highway. Malu's evolution into a cherished and permanent part of Tessa's life. Unraveling the profound impact of Malu's seizure disorder on his behaviour. [07:00 - 14:45] Navigating...
2023-11-1335 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat003 The Veterinary Behaviour ConsultationHave you ever wondered what a Veterinary Behaviour Consultation actually looks like? In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides a comprehensive glimpse into the Pet Behaviour Consultation process, shedding light on what pet parents can discover about their pet's behavioural issues and what valuable insights they'll gain by the consultation's conclusion. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 02:46] Behaviour Consultations vs. Standard Vet Visits Behaviour consultations involve an extensive process beyond typical vet visits. [02:47 - 06:23] Step 1 and Step 2: Gathering Information Step 1: Pre-Consultation Questionnaire, videos and floor plans Step 2: In-Depth Behavioural History
2023-11-1319 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat002 Introducing Ilse FourieIn this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn introduces Ilse Fourie, an accomplished CBCC-KA, DipCABT, CertCAB, MA, and a Fear Free Certified Trainer. Dr. Katrin and Ilse work together on all dog behaviour cases, combining their unique knowledge and skillsets to provide the very best outcomes for their patients. Join them in a captivating conversation as they delve into the intricacies of their holistic and effective approach to resolving canine behaviour challenges. Ilse, a certified companion animal behavior consultant and trainer, holds a Master's Degree in Art. She's passionate about teaching and dogs. Ilse earned CertCAB and DipCABT certifications...
2023-11-1328 minVeterinary Behaviour Chat001 Welcome To The Pet Behaviour Chat In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn welcomes you to "The Pet Behaviour Chat," an engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of pet behavior. In our inaugural episode, Dr. Katrin shares her personal journey as a veterinarian with over two decades of experience and sheds light on her decision to embark on a residency in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. Discover the passion that drives her commitment to enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of animals, and gain insights into the exciting topics and valuable insights this podcast has in store for you. Join us for a captivating exploration of...
2023-10-2617 min
BehaviouRVNs5. Sarah Heath MRCVS - learning from the bestDr Sarah Heath BVSc PgCertVE DipECAWBM(BM) CCAB FHEA FRCVS RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine EBVS ® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine
Sarah qualified from Bristol University and spent four years in mixed general practice before setting up Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice in 1992. She is an RCVS and European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine. In 2018 she was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contributions to the profession. Sarah is an External Lecturer in small animal behavioural medicine at Liverpool University and also teaches on the veterinary undergraduate course at Surrey University. She is a...
2023-07-1747 min
Chattering with iCatCareUpdating The Cat Friendly Guidelines: 5 Top Tips For Cat Friendly InteractionsIn our first episode, we discuss the new cat-friendly guidelines we’ve created with AAFP: Cat Friendly Interactions: Approach and Handling Techniques and The Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment. Nathalie Dowgray speaks with Ilona Rodan, Kelly St. Denis, Samantha Taylor, and Sarah Heath - all contributors to the new guidelines. We share some of the positive impacts that we’ve seen and how attitudes have changed in the 10 years since ISFM and AAFP launched the original guidelines - the cat friendly clinic programme and the cat friendly practice programme. We discuss reasons for updating the title of t...
2022-10-2410 min