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Veterinary Surgery PodcastVSPC 25-01 Sarah BostonEpisode 1: Surgical Oncology, Canadian Identity, Keynotes & Comedy with Dr. Sarah Boston. In this fun and thoughtful reboot of the Global Veterinary Surgery Podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn welcomes his first guest: the brilliant and hilarious Dr. Sarah Boston, a veterinary surgical oncologist, author, and stand-up comedian.They kick things off with Jolle’s confession about ghosting his own podcast for a year (he blames only himself… and maybe podcasting burnout), and how a passionate resident fan reignited his commitment to bringing it back.Topics covered include:Surgical Oncology: Dr. Boston talks about her career, her work at Capital City Specialty & Emer...2025-04-0133 min
Purr PodcastSay what? Avian Influenza in catsDr. Mike Lappin is back on the PurrPodcast! 🐱 This time, he’s diving into a very important and timely topic: avian influenza or bird flu in cats. What do we know? What should we worry about? And how do we keep our feline friends safe? Join Dr. Susan Little, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, and Dr. Lappin as they unpack the facts, bust the myths, and bring clarity to this emerging threat. You won’t want to miss this one — it’s flu talk, but make it feline.2025-04-0121 min
Cat Cafe PodcastWhat? Cat Avian Influenza? Is it true?Dr. Mike Lappin is back on the Cat Café Podcast! 🐱 This time, he’s diving into a very important and timely topic: avian influenza in cats. What do we know? What should we worry about? And how do we keep our feline friends safe? Join Dr. Susan Little, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, and Dr. Lappin as they unpack the facts, bust the myths, and bring clarity to this emerging threat. You won’t want to miss this one — it’s flu talk, but make it feline.2025-04-0123 minPurr PodcastSaving the bees with Eric GarciaEric Garcia is back on the Purr Podcast, but this time, we’re trading cats for bees! In this buzz-worthy episode, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan dive into the fascinating world of beekeeping with Eric, who happens to be an avid beekeeper.From the intricate social structure of a hive to the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, Eric shares his firsthand experience and expertise. Whether you’re a vet, a bee enthusiast, or just curious about how these tiny pollinators keep the world running, this episode is packed with fun facts and valuable insights.So, grab...2025-03-1833 minCat Cafe PodcastHow you can use AI the right way!In this episode of the Cat Cafe Podcast, Dr. Jolle and Dr. Susan team up with Eric Garcia to break down how cat owners can use AI the right way. While AI is revolutionizing many industries, including veterinary medicine, it’s also becoming a helpful tool for pet parents. But with so much tech out there, how do you separate helpful AI from hype?We explore the practical ways AI can improve life for both you and your feline friend, from smart litter boxes that track health trends to AI-powered vet chatbots and apps that help monitor your cat’s we...2025-03-0423 minPurr PodcastEverything you should know about AI with Eric GarciaIn this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Jolle and Dr. Susan are joined by none other than Eric Garcia to explore the fascinating intersection of AI and bees—yes, you read that right! While AI might not be replacing veterinarians (or beekeepers) just yet, it’s certainly making waves in daily veterinary practice.From DeepSeek AI to practical tools that enhance workflow, communication, and diagnostics, this episode breaks down how AI is already changing the veterinary world. Eric shares his expert insights on how clinics can embrace AI for better efficiency, while Dr. Susan impresses with her AI know...2025-03-0431 minCat Cafe PodcastBurden of Care with Dr. Jessica QuimbyEpisode Title: The Burden of Care: Supporting Chronically Ill Cats with Dr. Jessica Quimby. In this heartfelt episode of the Cat Cafe Podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little sit down with the renowned feline internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jessica Quimby, from The Ohio State University. As a leading expert in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats, Dr. Quimby brings her unparalleled knowledge and compassion to a discussion about caring for chronically ill cats.Topics include:Understanding the unique challenges of managing feline chronic illnesses like CKD.Balancing medical interventions with quality of life for our feline friends...2024-11-3013 minPurr PodcastTreatment update for CKD with Dr. Jessica QuimbyEpisode Title: "Gut, Kidneys, and Kibble: CKD Insights with Dr. Jessica Quimby"In this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little are joined once again by feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) expert, Dr. Jessica Quimby. Together, they unpack some of the latest insights into managing this complex condition in cats.We dive into key topics, including:The role of AST-120 in managing CKD and its impact on the gut-kidney axis.Dietary strategies, focusing on phosphorus control and how it can help manage CKD progression.The importance of understanding the gut-kidney connection and how it influe...2024-11-3037 min
Veterinary Cancer Pioneers PodcastDr. Jolle Kirpensteijn | Adventures in Veterinary OncologyIn this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill's Pet Nutrition, to share his inspiring journey from aspiring fighter pilot to becoming a leader in veterinary surgical oncology. Dr. Kirpensteijn discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his transition from general veterinary practice to specializing in small animal surgery and his subsequent move into academia and industry. He highlights the importance of agility, open-mindedness, and risk-taking in oncology, as well as the evolving landscape of veterinary surgery, particularly the exciting advancements in minimally invasive...2024-08-2540 minPurr PodcastCorona viruses are pretty cool when you have a therapy for them (in the cat)In this second episode of their podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little featured Dr. Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD, from the University of California, Davis, to discuss her pioneering research on new medications for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Dr. Brostoff detailed the foundational steps in her investigations aimed at developing effective therapeutic options for this devastating disease, which affects cats and is caused by a coronavirus. We have had some exciting developments in therapeutic possibilities lately.2024-08-0130 minCat Cafe PodcastThere is a new therapy for FIP!Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little interview Dr. Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD, from the University of California, Davis, to discuss her pioneering research on new medications for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Dr. Brostoff detailed the foundational steps in her investigations aimed at developing effective therapeutic options for this devastating disease, which affects cats and is caused by a coronavirus. Dr. Brostoff emphasized why these new therapeutic options are groundbreaking, offering hope for significant advancements in feline health and veterinary medicine. The podcast provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of FIP research and the promising future of these...2024-07-1522 minPurr PodcastTerza tackles FIP in cats part 01In this episode of their podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little featured Dr. Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD, from the University of California, Davis, to discuss her pioneering research on new medications for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Dr. Brostoff detailed the foundational steps in her investigations aimed at developing effective therapeutic options for this devastating disease, which affects cats and is caused by a coronavirus. The conversation covered the novel approaches explored to combat FIP and how these potential treatments could transform the prognosis for affected cats. Dr. Brostoff emphasized why these new therapeutic options are groundbreaking, offering hope...2024-07-1532 minPurr PodcastMore feline emergencies with Dr. Tony, Minister of HappinessIn this gripping episode of our podcast, released on September 12, 2017, we sit down with the esteemed Dr. Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC, a master in the nuanced and demanding field of veterinary emergency medicine and critical care. As a board-certified expert since 2003, Dr. Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, discussing the most common and pressing emergencies that afflict our feline friends. Join Dr. Susan and Dr Jolle as they delve into a conversation with Dr. Johnson, who not only shares his expertise but also his passion for animal welfare. Currently serving as the Minister of...2024-01-2030 minCat Cafe PodcastClaws and Considerations: The Gift of a Feline FriendDr Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss giving cats as a present. Dr. Susan: "Giving a cat as a present seems heartwarming but requires careful consideration. Cats have unique needs and personalities, not just a gift item."Dr. Jolle: "Absolutely, Dr. Susan. It's crucial to ensure the recipient is ready for the responsibility. Proper introduction and commitment to the cat's lifelong care are essential."2023-12-2424 minCat Cafe PodcastDo hybrid cats go virtual?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle, famous cat veterinarians, discuss hybrid cats. What are hybrid cats, how do you make them, and what are the benefits and disadvantages? A hybrid cat is the result of breeding two different cat breeds (often a wild breed) to combine certain desirable traits from each breed. These hybrids can occur naturally or through intentional breeding. For example, the Bengal cat is a popular hybrid breed, resulting from crossing domestic cats with Asian leopard cats. Hybrid cats can exhibit a mix of physical characteristics and temperaments from both parent breeds, creating unique and sometimes sought-after traits...2023-12-0525 minPurr PodcastCool cat cancer cases part 2In a brightly lit zoom session, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle engage in a focused discussion about recent cat tumor cases. The air is filled with a mix of medical jargon and compassionate concern as they review X-rays and pathology reports. Dr. Susan, known for her meticulous approach, gestures toward the images on the computer screen, explaining the nuances of each case. Meanwhile, Dr. Jolle, renowned for his empathetic communication with pet owners, listens attentively and offers insightful perspectives. Their collaboration reflects a seamless blend of expertise and empathy, highlighting a shared commitment to providing the best care for their...2023-11-2622 minPurr PodcastCool cat cancer cases part 1In a brightly lit zoom session, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle engage in a focused discussion about recent cat tumor cases. The air is filled with a mix of medical jargon and compassionate concern as they review X-rays and pathology reports. Dr. Susan, known for her meticulous approach, gestures toward the images on the computer screen, explaining the nuances of each case. Meanwhile, Dr. Jolle, renowned for his empathetic communication with pet owners, listens attentively and offers insightful perspectives. Their collaboration reflects a seamless blend of expertise and empathy, highlighting a shared commitment to providing the best care for their...2023-11-1320 minCat Cafe PodcastI have a popular cat breed, what genetic diseases are common?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss some common abnormalities that you can observe in the most populare cat breeds. From polycystic kidne disease to ear and tail abnormalities. The main disadvantage of inbreeding is that these diseases tend to pop up.2023-10-1331 minPurr PodcastLymphoma part 2. What is the role of nutrition?Dr Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss a lecture that they will give at the Hill's Global Symposium 2023. We discuss lymphoma and what are the main things you need to do (and know) to support cats with lymphoma and other tumors.2023-10-1324 minPurr PodcastLymphoma is the number one cancer in cats!This is a purrpodcast LIVE where Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle talk about the most common cancer in cats: malignant lymphoma. This is part one of 2 sessions. We focus on what 4 factors are really important in lymphoma treatment in cats. This podcast will also be available as a video on our patreon account.2023-09-2820 minPurr PodcastWhat are some genetic abnormalities in common cat breeds?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss some common abnormalities that you can observe in the most populare cat breeds. From polycystic kidne disease to ear and tail abnormalities. The main disadvantage of inbreeding is that these diseases tend to pop up.2023-09-1633 minCat Cafe PodcastCan you guess the most common cat breed in North America?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss common cat breeds in North America (US & Canada). Can you guess which breed is in the number one spot? Breeding emphasizes particular traits in these cats but can also come with unwanted characteristics and diseases.2023-09-0327 minPurr PodcastWhat are the most common cat breeds in North America?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss North America's most common cat breeds (US and Canada). Do you know who is number 1? Every cat breed comes with different qualities but also are prone to some genetic abnormalities. It is good to do some background research before you decide to get one of these wonderful breeds.2023-09-0328 minPurr PodcastDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are looking for cats in EgyptWith a break from the normal, Dr. Susan and DSr. Jolle made an audio diary of their trip to Egypt. From the depth of the pyramid to the impressive temples of Abu Simbel, they are trying to spot cats. And the result is..... cat mummies!2023-07-0921 minCat Cafe PodcastHow important is clear communication?A communication manager is essential in any veterinary practice, but what does such a person do? Stacey Gonzalez is interviewed by Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle about her career and what roles she plays in a cat hospital.2023-03-0323 minPurr PodcastFoxtails and Ragdolls, what do they have in common?Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle are back with an episode discussing recent articles. One article is about foxtails or grass awns in cats and the d-word. Most foxtails occur near the eye in cats! Another article discusses Ragdolls and specific blood values in this type of cats. Do we now have to have normal values for all breeds of cats?2023-01-1333 minCat Cafe PodcastNine lives are definitely not enoughDr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discuss the new cat book, "nine lives are not enough, a practical guide to caring for a geriatric cat' with the author Dr. Mary Gardner. Mary is a veterinarian and expert in geriatric animals. Her new book is fantastic and we recommend all cat owners read it. It is a practical guide to changes that will happen when cats get older, and it is always so much fun to have Dr. Mary on the show.2022-12-3123 minCat Cafe PodcastShould I vaccinate my cats?Dr. Kelly and I discuss a recent article about vaccinations in cats. Some vaccines are considered core (for all cats) and noncore (only for cats that are at risk). Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discuss the vaccines needed for your cat and why you should or should not vaccinate. There is a lot of discussion about this, but it is pretty simple.2022-12-1618 minPurr PodcastCore or Noncore (vaccines), that is the question!Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discussed new articles this week. The first one discusses the use of non-core vaccines. There is quite a variation in coverage in the USA, and the article explains the possible why behind this. There are quite a lot of cats involved with this study! Another article discussed the student's attitudes toward working with cats. Dr. Jolle confesses his inaptitude with dealing with horses in general.2022-12-1631 minPurr PodcastAcute pain and mental health in catsDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss the new AAFP magazine focusing on feline pain and mental health. We love this new magazine, and it is available for AAFP members. So time to become a member @catfriendlyhomes @catvets2022-11-2333 minCat Cafe PodcastAre cats a social species or not?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back together and are so excited! They are discussing some major myths about being a wonderful feline. Do you think a cat is a social breed? All myths will be busted!!!2022-11-0224 minPurr PodcastAAFP publishes a new member magazine!Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back live from beautiful Kansas. We discuss a new magazine from AAFP, the American Association of Feline Practitioners. This new magazine will be available for all AAFP members for free and we also think about open access vs paid journal subscriptions2022-11-0228 minCat Cafe PodcastDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back from holidaysDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back, and how! They have not done a podcast for a long time so this first one is an update about what is going on in their lives, and yes, we do talk about cats too! What else?2022-09-1930 minPurr PodcastCat allergies, crisper and are cats able to recognize each other or their owner?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss recent articles. The first one is deleting the gene that is responsible for the protein to which most people are allergic. A technique called Crisper was used to delete the gen out of cell lines. The second article talks about cats recognizing the other cat's name. If the wrong name was used, the cats were confused.2022-09-1931 minPurr PodcastTravel Impostor syndrome, passport issues and lots of other travel tipsDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back, and how! They have not done a podcast for a long time so this first one is an update about what is going on in their lives and yes we do talk about cats too! What else?2022-09-0634 minCat Cafe PodcastFeral cats make lots of kittensPart 2 of the cat cafe podcast, where we focus on non-surgical ways to reduce the reproduction in feral cats after we discuss what castration techniques there are. Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle also discuss their favorite podcasts and books.2022-05-1630 minPurr PodcastJaw dropping feline lower airway diseaseDr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discuss two new articles this week, one about TMJ luxations in cats and one about lower airways diseases. Both were published in the JFMS this year!2022-03-0432 minPurr PodcastThis cat article gives me a high blood pressure!This time of year, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle will discuss three imminent papers published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Article number 1 is about blood pressure measurements in cats. The article reviews methods used in clinical practice and the experiences veterinary healthcare teams have with measuring blood pressure.2022-02-2529 minCat Cafe PodcastDoes your cat have a high blood pressure?Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discuss a new article about blood measurements by veterinarians in the clinic. Why do we need to measure blood pressure in cats and what is the best method to do so? All your questions about high blood pressure are answered and by the way, this is one of Dr. Kelly's favorite topics.2022-02-2522 minCat Cafe PodcastTik Tok Cat CafeThe amazing Tik Tok veterinarian, Dr. Adam Christman tells us how it is to live a life of rich and famous (on social media that is). Adam is a general practitioner who loves to teach pet parents about their pets and in our case: cats! Have a laugh with Dr Adam and you hosts Dr Kelly and Dr Jolle2022-02-0524 minPurr PodcastAre you allergic to your cat?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss two new articles about feline allergies. No, not the cats being allergic to us but we being allergic to the cats. Both articles were written by Dr. Andy Sparks and give us some great tips about allergy in general and being allergic to cats in specific.2021-10-2736 minPurr PodcastA slimy episode that will make you salivate!We are discussing an article today from the Journal Of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 19 cases of sialocyls have been described for cats. Sialo-whats? Excessive accumulation of saliva under the skin in cats. Dr. Jolle gets really excited as this is a surgical disease (at last)!2021-10-1138 minCat Cafe PodcastDoes your cat grimace when it uses the litter box?In this episode, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss two new inventions for cat lovers. The first is a litterbox that recognizes the cats and has lots of features that are pretty interesting, and the second is an app that identifies the cat's facial features and predicts if the cat is feeling in pain or not. Will the cat be as enthusiastic as well?2021-09-2921 minPurr PodcastDoes your cat grimace when it uses the litter box?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle tackle two new inventions on the internet today that affect a cat's life. The first is a litterbox that recognizes your cat and records all sorts of interesting info; the second is an app that uses AI to see if your cat's face is in pain. The internet of things has arrived in your cat's living space. The question is now, how happy will your cat be?2021-09-2937 minPurr PodcastPopping an inguinal herniaDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss a recent case of the clinic in which a cat was presented with an abdominal swelling near the inguinal canal. The cat had no major clinical signs but the owner thought it was odd that the swelling occurred after a bout of constipation. All you always wanted to know about inguinal hernias in cats2021-09-1643 minCat Cafe PodcastCat chatting awayDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are chatting about cats (what else), do you know where the Persian comes from? We also talk about things that bite cats and cat bites in general. How to avoid them and what to do if your cat gets bitten.2021-09-1026 minPurr PodcastDog blood transfusion to a cat? No way! WayEverything you always wanted to know about blood transfusions in cats part 2. Can you really administer dog blood to cats? What are the best ways to give blood and Dr. Jolle describes the day in the life of a dog's blood cell in detail? What a fun episode.2021-09-0931 minPurr PodcastThis is bloody brilliant!Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle, your fav hosts are discussing the new 2021 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Collection and Administration of Blood and Blood Products in Cats. If you are confused about blood types, do not worry, you are not the only one. After this podcast, and more importantly reading the guidelines, you can be a bloody expert too! So happy to be back in our 125th episode, hooray.2021-08-2832 minCat Cafe PodcastWhat is your cat's blood type?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle have a bloody topic: blood transfusions. We talk about different blood types and why we care about them. Sometimes your cat gets him or herself in trouble and needs blood from another cat. Give it some blood may you think but it is not that easy. Cats may have antibodies against the blood that you give and this can be very dangerous.2021-08-2224 minPurr PodcastGreat loss and greater inspirationDr. Susan is back this episode and she and Dr. Jolle discuss the recent loss of pioneer D,. Alexander (Sandy) DeLahunta. As an amazing teacher and one of the first veterinary neuroanatomists, he touched so many veterinarians all over the world. dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle talk about people that really have pushed them to greater heights. We all have people in our lives that made things possible that you never thought could have happened.2021-08-2237 minPurr PodcastLights, cameras, and scopes!Dr. Dave Twedt is a world-renowned specialist in internal medicine and he approaches the cat through complete minimal invasive techniques. He talks about the advantages of using scopes to diagnose and talks about his favorite organs, the GI tract and the liver. It is always a lot of fun to talk with Dave about one of the favorite topics of Dr. Jolle2021-07-0528 minPurr PodcastCorrigendum and feline mastectomiesDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss new research in cats. We explain what a corregendum is and review an article about chemotherapy in cats after mastectomy. Dr. Susan commends authors that publish an update on their data. There may be some indication that chemotherapy may be useful in cats with stage 4 mammary tumors.2021-04-0433 minPurr PodcastEaster is a dangerous holiday for cats! Beware the Easter LilyEaster is a great time to rejoice in the coming of spring. Easter also comes with the famous Easter Lily, the worst plant for cats ever. Ingestion of even a little bit of this plant can cause acute renal failure in cats, and you can better not have any Lilies around if you have a cat. Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle talk about toxins in cats, and although cats are picky eaters, they seem to have a fatal attraction to Lilies. Other possible feline intoxications are discussed in their usual casual way2021-03-2930 minCat Cafe PodcastDoes your cat have high blood pressure too?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle celebrate 100k downloads for their combined podcasts and talk about a current tool kit that was published about hypertension or high blood pressure in cats. High blood pressure is caused by common diseases such a kidney disease and endocrine diseases but also can pop up due to old age. The good news there are excellent treatments for it.2021-02-2823 minCat Cafe PodcastDo cats like books too?Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back to wish you a happy new year and discuss their new books. Both are working on 2 different projects and explain that publishing a book is a lot of love and labor. We also give an update about the latest covid tests for cats and the news that there is a vaccine for cats. The question is, do cats need a vaccine?2021-01-1028 minPurr PodcastAre you a bookworm too?Happy 2021! Yay we made it and are happy to present the first episodes of the new year, where Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle explain what it takes to write a veterinary book. We both are in the midst of editing multiple books and it always looks more fun at the beginning than at the end. It truly is a labor of love. We also discuss the new feline Covid vaccine.2021-01-1041 min
My Veterinary LifeA Purrfect Podcast with Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn“We are not living in a 3D world anymore and we need to install that 3D back, and that 3D is telling people how you feel about them. How you really feel about them. And, so, I think that is something that I’m still really adamant about.”Our guest today is Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn. Dr. Kirpensteijn is the Chief Professional Veterinary Office with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. In this episode we talk about how he came to this job and the important role mentors and colleagues have played in his career. We cover so much, and we only scr...2020-12-1755 minCat Cafe PodcastThe ten most commonly asked cat questions onlineDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle answer the most common cat questions on the internet. Did you know why a cat purrs or kneads and how long do cats live? We provide all the answers in this fun and entertaining session.2020-12-0132 minPurr PodcastHot cat internet news with Dr. Susan and Dr. JolleThis is one of our favorite podcasts, where Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle roam the internet for hot cat news. We talk about famous presidential and cabinet cats, cats in Egypt and Peru, and a cat app that recognizes cat talk. A fun episode that updates you about the latest cat news.2020-12-0131 minCat Cafe PodcastHow to protect your older cat from kidney disease?Our guest co-host Dr. Kelly StDenis and Dr. Jolle are interviewing Dr, Sheri Ross an expert in kidney disease in cats. When your cat gets older, there is an increased risk for kidney disease. what clinical signs are important and what do you need to do when these occur? Dr. Sheri explains why the right nutrition is so important in these cats for a healthy and long life.2020-10-0726 minCat Cafe PodcastWriting blogs and sharing stories with the amazing Dr. VDr. Jessica Vogelsang, famous author and blog writer is our guest at the podcast. Jessica wrote an amazing book called 'All dogs go to Kevin'. Dr. Vogelsang also has a website called pawcurious and is an expert in telling stories. We discuss with her how important it is to explain things clearly. We discuss how important telemedicine is in this pandemic times. It is a helpful tool that is geared towards the client.2020-08-3128 minCat Cafe PodcastWhy cats do not want to jump when they get old?Today's episode features Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discussing common bone and joint diseases in cats. Di you notice that your cat does not like to climb their usual spots or hesitate to jump off furniture that normally they would easily master? This could indicate common joint and bone issues in the older cat. We will give some easy answers to often asked questions.2020-08-1624 minCat Cafe PodcastShould you bring your cat to the vet in Covid time?Oh wow, episode 20! Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss why it is important to bring in your cat to the vet and not wait until the epidemic is over. We discuss why it is safe and what you can expect when you come into the vet clinic. we discuss safety measures and why curbside really does not work in a cat clinic. Is your cat ready for a check-up? Listen to this episode2020-08-0124 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastSQ MCTs and silent cholelithsWhat do MCT and Choleliths have in common: very little, except for the fact that two publications just came out about them. This episode will review two articles and give you the why and so what? SQ mast cell tumors behave differently from cutaneous ones and choleliths are commonly found in dogs with no clinical signs. what to do with them? The podcast will explain.2020-07-1924 minCat Cafe PodcastToo spay or not to spay, that is the question!Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle will talk today about if you should spay your cat or not. We will discuss the procedure for female and male cats, what are the advantages and possible disadvantages. This is an important topic, especially in the spring and summer! We will terminology, procedure and after care.2020-07-1132 minCat Cafe PodcastDecode your cat with Dr Debbie HorwitzOMG, we are so excited about this new book that is coming out in July, written by lots of cat behavioral experts, called decoding your cat. After the big success of decoding your d.., Dr. Debbie Horwitz and team decided to tackle the cat this time and what a great book it has become. Dr. Susan and I are interviewing Dr. Debbie about the book and how difficult it is to write one and will have lots of great tips for vets and owners alike. A must buy and 5 thumbs up from the @purrpodcast review board.2020-06-2822 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastThe Cutting Edge - Acknowledgement and IntroductionThis is the first podcast in hopefully many that will describe our basic surgery book, the Cutting Edge, Basic Veterinary Surgery Techniques, edited by Dr. Gert ter Haar and myself. At first, we acknowledge all the current and previous authors and then we discuss the first chapter that talks about general nomenclature and surgical principles. it is a new experiment and we are super excited, see also our blog at www.globalveterinarysurgery.net2020-06-1523 minCat Cafe PodcastAre viruses like FIV and FeLV a risk to my cat?Dr. Julie Levy loves to talk about cats and is a Professor of shelter medicine at the University of Florida. New guidelines on retroviruses (like FIV and FeLV) just came out and Dr. Julie and Dr. Susan will explain to you what these viruses are about, what they can do to your cat, and how you can help a cat with a retrovirus infection in a simple and clear way. In this episode, both Susan and Julie will try to explain viruses to Jolle the surgeon, will they succeed?2020-06-1427 minPurr PodcastWhat happens when your cat catches a retrovirus?Our next guest Dr. Julie Levy loves to talk about cats and is a professor of shelter medicine at the University of Florida. The AAFP new guidelines on retroviruses are out and Julie and Susan have been working on these for a long time. The new guidelines will help you explain the management of FeLV and FIV in a simple and clear way. In this episode, both Susan and Julie will try to explain viruses to Jolle the surgeon, will they succeed?2020-06-1430 minCat Cafe PodcastWhat diagnostic imaging techniques do vets use commonly on my cat?Another episode with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle where they discuss the use of diagnostic imaging techniques in veterinary practice. What is the difference between an X-ray, an ultrasound, and a CT scan? Why can these techniques help your veterinarian in understanding what is wrong with your pet? Join us for another exciting episode.2020-05-2633 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastCovid (what else?), Intro to surgery, a Canadian answer to cancer and some ortho articlesThis time we talk to the amazing Julies Liptak, a famous cancer surgeon in Ottawa Canada, introduce the cutting edge, a new version of a basic surgery book, talk covid (what else?) because another cat article has come out and discuss actinomyces infections and cover 2 ortho articles, one in people and one in cats.2020-05-2435 minPurr PodcastWhat is the best feline veterinary journal ever with Dr. Margie Scherk?Dr. Margie Scherk is back and we are talking about the best veterinary feline journal, the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JSFM). JSFM is Dr. Jolle's favorite journal for many reasons and Margie is the Head Editor. We discuss her awesome email name, a famous pink diamond lanyard, and what the journal can do for you. JSFM has also an open-access clinical reports with great case studies and their reviews are out of this world. Margie has been a great proponent of cat health in general and our profession in particular. Enjoy this episode.2020-05-1630 minCat Cafe PodcastShould you be worried about covid-19 and your cat?This episode is dedicated to the virus that keeps us all in check at the moment. COVID-19 or Corona Virus Disease 2019. cats are susceptible to general coronaviruses and we know quite a lot about them. There is NO evidence that cats are a risk factor for people. As a matter of fact, people with COVID-19 are probably more dangerous to the cat than vice versa. Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss the latest news about cats and coronavirus. An episode you can not miss!2020-05-1120 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastBreaking some bad bones and more ortho stuffThe new Vet Surg Podcast is out and has a great interview with Dr. Karen Perry, we discuss taking a pancreatic biopsy, what to do and what not, en we focus on some orthopedic stuff with an interesting article about medial pantarsal arthrodesis. Have fun!2020-05-0239 minPurr PodcastCovid and the Cat, an update with Dr. Susan and Dr. JolleIt was long ago that Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle hosted a show on their own and with 1000+ miles in between them, because of the COVID-19 crisis, we decide to give you an update about cats and COVID-19. This is the episode that you can not miss during these times of uncertainty!2020-04-2042 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastDog eating habits, V-y plasties, a happy surgeon from Thailand and bad soft tissue sarcomasToday features Dr. Wijit an amazing surgeon from Thailand. He tells us how surgical practice works in one of the biggest universities there and what he likes to do most. We also discuss new regulations in China that recognize dogs and cats as companion animals, one of the easier reconstruction techniques called a V-Y plasty and we discuss a cool paper about radiating soft tissue sarcomas.2020-04-1239 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastMore covid, a limping cat, greek military dogs and feeling depressedSo excited to have Stefanos Kladakis as our special guest this week, Stefanos is a surgeon from Greece and has a position in the army taking care of all the military dogs. we discuss the latest COVID news, have a nice case of a lame cat with arthritis, look up some surgical words and last but not least discuss an article about neurologic signs after portosystemic shunt closure. 30 minutes of pure veterinary surgery pleasure!2020-04-0839 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastCovid in the Cat, An Englishman in China and getting an hypoThis week we discuss the cat with a possible corona infection and we host Dr. Alasdair Hotston Moore on the podcast. Alasdair moved from the UK to Shanghai, and works in a big referral practice. Alasdair talks about doing surgery in China, his favorite surgery of all times and how Covid has affected us and them. I give another recon tip and we discuss an article about insulinomas. Join me for a great episode.2020-03-3039 minPurr PodcastHow a blocked cat can be a real emergency with Dr. Chris ByersWe have this week, Dr. Chris Byers behind the microphone or the CriticalCareDVM (www.criticalcaredvm.com). He is a double-boarded diplomate in internal medicine and critical care. We are talking favorite classes in vet school including hoof trimming. Dr. Chris tells us how you become a criticalist and why he went from university to private practice. Jolle just realizes that Chris is leaving really close to him and we reminisce how nice it is to live in the Midwest. Susan finds out that Chris's family are neighbors from her! Chris loves doing anesthesia for critical surgical cases and we talk...2020-03-2224 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastCOVID-19, reconstruction, Swedish surgery tricks and telemedicineThe fifth episode of the veterinary surgery podcast is full of information about COVID-19 and how you can respond to the crisis. We will review tension relieving techniques in skin surgery and have an interview with a Swedish surgeon that loves orthopedics! Did you know that most third eyelid neoplasms are adenocarcinomas? That was the answer to WiYD last week and we end the show with some wise words about the need for telemedicine!2020-03-2147 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastThyroid cancer, a person that does not like surgery and wound healingThis episode we have a great interview with Dr. Susan Little, a famous cat vet that does not like surgery at all. The only surgeries that she does are chest tube placement and the occasional exploratory. We review a recent article about hormone-producing thyroid tumors in dogs and talk about wound healing and two upcoming events one in cancer and one in wound healing. Last but not least, we type in the word Kocher and guess what we found? Do you know what Dr. Kocher is really famous for?2020-02-2424 minPurr PodcastWhat does stress with your cat's gut? With Dr. Caroline MansfieldDr. Caroline Mansfield is a famous internal medicine specialist from Downunder! She works currently at the University of Melbourne but has traveled the world before settling down. She loves the area of gastroenterology and talks with us about how stress in cats can change their GI health and microbiome and we all know that the GI tract has a major influence on any organ in the body. Did you know that bottle-raised kittens have more behavioral problems? Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle explore the similarities between kittens and human babies. Love Caroline's accent by the way!!2020-02-2326 minCat Cafe PodcastHow do you become a cat doctor or a cat surgeon?In the tenth episode of the @catcafepodcast, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle explain how you can become a cat doctor or a cat surgeon. Dr. Susan is a famous cat doctor and went through many years of training to become who she is. She has 2 cat-only clinics in Ottowa, Canada. Dr. Jolle is a specialized surgeon, with a big heart for cats. He spent many, many years studying and is now boarded in veterinary surgery in both Europe and the United States. It is a fun episode with lots of background on your favorite podcast hosts.2020-02-2127 minPurr PodcastDid we really make it to number 50?Wow, we can't believe it! Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle talk about 50 podcasts ago, how it all started and how there is no end in sight yet. 50 podcasts and 18 months later, with some cool stats and favorite podcast musings. What is better than cats, laughter and good info? It is the purr podcast!!! Thanks for making it a great success and cheers to the next 50 and the PPC celebration party in Rio de Janeiro!2020-02-1630 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastNYC vibes, Westminster dog show and esophageal foreign bodiesThis is podcast number 3 with a great interview with dr. Joe Kinnarney, a general practitioner from North Carolina who does a lot of surgery himself but also owned a dog that won the Westminster Dog Show best of show in 1995. Joe also was AVMA president and now is the president of the AVMA Foundation. We discuss his favorite surgery and the backstage hustle and bustle of a big show. Dr. Jolle dives into the latest news about a virus that causes cat cancer and a new technique to remove esophageal foreign bodies.2020-02-1429 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastCanadian VSSO congress, snow storms and google searchYay, the first Vet Surg Podcast is really live now. In this episode, we have a surprise interview with dr. Sarah Boston from Canada who is battling a snowstorm while we speak. I also do a live Google search and come up with an amazing hit and we discuss the upcoming VSSo congress that you can NOT miss! Anything goes in this surgery podcast. Subscribe now!!2020-02-0222 minVeterinary Surgery PodcastVeterinary Surgery Podcast IntroductionThis is the first of many podcasts about veterinary surgery hosted by Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, famous surgeon and storyteller. Jolle will explain what his plans are with this podcast and share some of the upcoming topics. If you are interested in surgery, this is the podcast to follow!2020-01-2706 minPurr PodcastCat litter robots galore, part 2 of our CES2020 reviewDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are still in Las Vegas, running around to find the best cat tech solutions for you. This episode mainly focuses on cat litter robots, which seems to be the hot thing of this year. Dr. Susan shares her experiences and discusses what a good litter box should look like. We will also share who won the Purrpodcast Cat Tech Award 2020. An exciting episode for techies and cat fancies, alike.2020-01-1726 minPurr PodcastDo you want a cat robot? Review of cat tech trends from CES2020Your hosts Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle traverse millions of sq feet to bring you the latest and greatest of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. What is new in tech for our furry friends? Did you miss CES this year? No worries we were there to find out what is hot and what is not. In their usual unscripted way, Susan and Jolle break down tech barriers for you and show you what could work and what may not. We start with pet robots and automated feeding stations in this episode and throw in some human tech too. Did you...2020-01-1230 minCat Cafe PodcastInternet of Cats - CES2020 reviewDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle work their way through the 3M square feet of the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 and give you the highlights that will and may affect your cats well being. From automated litter boxes, cat robots, automated feeding stations, and exercise wheels there was lots to report on. Your hosts do it in their funny and entertaining way and show you what is hot and what is not in cat tech!2020-01-1224 minCat Cafe PodcastHigh intensity and low frequency catsDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss cat cafe's and reveal the new name of the podcast. Dr. Susan went to more than 10 cat cafe's all over the world and discusses why this is her favorite thing to do. She talks about her number one cat cafe and wonders why there are no dog cafe's or are there? She also mentions that cats are considered pessimists as the expect the worst when you put them in a crate to go somewhere! Last but not least, do you know dr. Susan's addiction?2019-10-2924 minCat Cafe PodcastIntroduction to a great cat podcastExcellent podcast for cat owners and cat lovers. Dr. Susan Little, a famous cat veterinarian from Canada and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, cat surgeon from the USA, discuss in this introduction to the podcast who they are and why they wanted to make this podcast for so long! If you like cats, you will love this podcast!2019-10-1619 min
Blunt DissectionEp 29: A Life Less Ordinary with Jolle KirpensteijnOn today’s show, I am joined by the multi-talented Jolle Kirpensteijn.
Jolle graduated from the Utrecht Veterinary School in Holland and promptly moved to the US where he completed his residency training in small animal surgery and Masters degree at Kansas State University. He followed this with a fellowship in surgical oncology at the Colorado State.
In ‘93, Jolle returned to Europe as a surgical-oncology and soft tissue surgeon at Utrecht University. In February of 2005, he was appointed Professor in Surgery at the University of Copenhagen and in August 2008 Professor in Soft Tissue Surgery at Utrecht University.
He is a Dipl...2019-06-201h 21Purr PodcastDr Sheilah and cat anesthesiaSo excited that Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle talk in this episode with Dr. Sheilah Roberston, famous cat anesthesiologist and co-author of the new AAFP Feline Anesthesia Guidelines. Dr Sheilah has an amazing career in anesthesia and will tell us why cats are definitely not little D's when it comes to painkilling, anesthetics and fluid therapy!2018-10-1131 minPurr PodcastOh no, my cat bowel got stuck!What happens when your cat has an invagination? No, not imagination, invagination! This means when one bowel gets stuck into another. If it happens, you have an emergency and Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss a recent article exactly about this problem. Did you notice we are hitting a lot of surgery topics, lately? Correct, but do not worry the next ones will all be non-surgical. This one is awesome however as we discuss GI and focus on cats and what can be better than that?2018-09-2544 minPurr PodcastCat BloatPurrpodcast number 6 will surprise you. Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle will be speaking about a recent article about Cat bloats, yes you heard us right, GDV in cats!! It doesn't happen that often but if it does some of the signs will surprise you. Additionally they have some hot cate news and a listener question about SDMA2018-08-3041 min
Purr PodcastPPC05 Fuss about Fiss 02So excited to offer you the newest purrpodcast, with Dr. Sarah Boston talking about feline injection site carcinomas. Did you know Sarah finds the 3-2-1 rule confusing? We will talk about that and other tips for diagnosis and treatment of these tough tumors in cats. With your awesome hosts Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn.2018-08-1529 min
Purr PodcastFuss about Fiss 01This newest podcast from Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn hosts our first guest, Dr. Sarah Boston, the famous surgical oncologist from Toronto, Canada. Sarah talks about FISS or Feline Injection Site Sarcomas in a series of 2 podcasts. In this first one, she discusses the incidence of FISS and what we should know about vaccinating cats the right way. We all love Sarah and you will not be disappointed!2018-07-3130 min
Purr PodcastCats and stones part 2In their second podcast, Dr Susan and Dr Jolle will venture deeper into the land of feline urinary stones. What diagnostics are truly necessary and we will present a simple algorithm in cats how to deal with the most common calculi.2018-07-0230 minPurr PodcastCats and stones part 1Bladder stones in cats can be diagnosed at all ages but the etiology is different between ages. This is the first podcast that Dr. Susan Little, famous catvet and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, supersurgeon team up to discuss common ailments of cats and their practical solution for the veterinary healthcare team. If you love anything to do with cats and like to laugh, this is the podcast for you! Did you know that 20 percent of cats with urinary problems have urinary stones?2018-06-2127 min