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Chattering with iCatCareInside the Cat: Dystocia Decisions and Fundoscopy TipsIn the May episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías introduces two expert-led conversations that bring the internal workings of the cat into sharp focus - from complications at birth to techniques for examining the feline fundus.First, Dr Petra Černá and Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore discuss their JFMS article on dystocia and kitten mortality in pedigree cats. They describe the most common types of dystocia, reflect on breed-related risk factors, and share practical considerations from both clinical and breeding perspectives.Then, Dr Natalia Giannakopoulou and Dr Ben Blacklock offer hands...2025-05-2616 min
BehaviouRVNs33. Dr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) MRCVS - sharing the knowledgeDr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), DACVB, MRCVSBoard-Certified Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour MedicineFear Free Certified ProfessionalKatrin has been a veterinarian for over 25 years and have owned and run her own practice for over 15 of those years, providing her with a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of veterinary medicine and pet health.Katrin and I chat about her new online courses in dog and cat care available for pet caregivers and professionals alike in 'Learn to Speak Dog' and 'Learn to Speak Cat'. Then...2025-04-2325 minChattering with iCatCareCatering for Comorbidities: The skill and dedication behind each dishIn the March episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías explores the nutritional management of comorbidities in cats and the specialisation of feline medicine.Yaiza interviews Dr Rachel Korman about the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists’ feline chapter and its recognised postgraduate qualification. Dr Korman discusses the chapter’s objectives, examination format, preparation strategies, and global reach.The episode also features Dr Cecilia Villaverde, who examines the challenges and strategies involved in dietary management for cats with multiple health conditions. She emphasises the importance of a thorough nutrit...2025-03-3114 minChattering with iCatCareiCatCare’s New Lower Urinary Tract Diseases Guidelines & Award-Winning Research on Feline StressIn the February episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías discusses the new consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of feline lower urinary tract disease in cats with authors Sam Taylor and Rachel Korman. They discuss the challenges and nuances of developing these guidelines and emphasize the importance of comprehensive history-taking for accurate diagnosis. Additionally, Sarah Ellis interviews Noema Gajdoš Kmecová, the winner of the International Cat Care Welfare Research Award, about her study on the Home Feline Stress Score (HFSS). Gajdoš explains how her research, inspired by a previous study, highl...2025-02-2416 minChattering with iCatCareImproving Cat Welfare Through Communication And GeneticsIn the December episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray explores how advancements in communication strategies and genetic science are shaping feline welfare.Yaiza Gomez-Mejias and Tamsin Durston discuss the benefits of positive psychology in veterinary care, highlighting how effective client communication and behaviour change can enhance the wellbeing of both animals and their caregivers. This episode features the first part of their conversation, with part two to follow in a future episode.In the second segment, Kelly St. Denis interviews Leslie Lyons about feline genetic testing. Their conversation uncovers the role of DNA...2024-12-2315 minChattering with iCatCareJFMS Special Collection 2024: Be More Confident Managing Feline PainIn the November episode of Chattering with ISFM, we’re diving into the complexities of feline pain management to help you feel more empowered and informed. Our episode highlights the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) Special Collection 2024 on pain and pain management in cats, bringing together some of the latest research, insights, and expert perspectives in the field.To start, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias speaks with Sabrine Marangoni, who shares key findings from her award-winning study on pain behaviours in kittens undergoing ovariohysterectomy. They discuss the importance of recognizing subtle pain indicators in young cats, the effectiveness of...2024-11-2511 minChattering with iCatCareDigestive Distress & Renal Realities: Lymphoma and Dietary PhosphorusIn the October episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray presents two detailed discussions on important feline health topics - gastrointestinal and renal health.First, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias interviews Sina Marsilio on feline chronic enteropathies, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal lymphoma and the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing small cell lymphoma from IBD. Marsilio discusses recent advances in the field, drawing from her recent work on the ACVIM consensus guidelines for ‘diagnosing and distinguishing low-grade neoplastic from inflammatory lymphocytic chronic enteropathies.’ Later, Kelly St. Denis speaks with Jonathan Stockman about his JFMS Clinical Spotlight artic...2024-10-2815 minChattering with iCatCareThe Chemical Language of Cats: Pheromones and WellbeingJoin us as we discuss the fascinating world of feline communication, exploring howcats use chemical signals to interact with their environment and each other. Additionally, we shall shed light on a rational approach to using gastroprotectants in cats, providing invaluable insights for veterinary practitioners.In Part One of our discussion, Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Daniel Mills talk about thecomplexities of pheromone use in cats, emphasising the differences between scents and pheromones and their impact on emotional processing. They also highlight the importance of understanding pheromones in assessing feline behaviour. Part Two of their discussion will be...2024-08-2615 min
The Pet 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 puppy de...2024-08-2033 minThe Pet 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...2024-08-1353 minThe Pet 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...2024-08-0646 minThe Pet 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 approac...2024-07-3046 minChattering with iCatCareFeline feng shui: Defusing tension in multi-cat housesThis month is all about feline feng shui and how to defuse tension in multi-cat households. We will be discussing International Cat Cares' new carer guidelines on encouraging cats to drink and AAFP’s Inter-cat Tension Guidelines. Please see the links below to read these guidelines.Dr. Yaiza Gomez Mejias sits down with the winner of the RCVS Inspiration Award, Alex Taylor, to address the issues surrounding feline hydration and offer practical tips for encouraging water intake in cats. Dr. Kelly St. Denis then speaks with Drs Ilona Rodan and...2024-07-2915 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 where a puppy i...2024-07-1633 minThe Pet 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...2024-07-0946 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 fro...2024-06-2547 minChattering with iCatCareRecent advances in Feline ATEThis month Nathalie Dowgray is joined by Clare Rusbridge for part two of their conversation about neuropathic pain in cats. We then join Kelly St Denis and Julien Guillaumen as they discuss recent advances in feline aortic thromboembolism.Our episode begins with Professor Clare Rushbridge sharing her expertise on managing neuropathic pain in cats. We discuss the burdens that caregivers face as well as the various tools and medications that she has found to be helpful with her patients.Dr Kelly St Denis is then joined by Dr Julien Guillaumen to discuss his latest JFMS...2024-06-2415 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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. ...2024-06-0442 minBehaviouRVNs26. Dr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) MRCVS - helping through harmonyDr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), MRCVS ACVB & ECAWBM Resident in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine
Fear Free Certified Professional
I have been a veterinarian for over 20 years and have owned and run my own practice for over a decade. This has provided me with a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of pet health.
I am also a pet owner so I understand how special the bonds and relationships are that we have with our pets and how difficult it can be when that relationship gets challenged or damaged.
I am extremely passionate about treating each patient...2024-06-0336 minThe Pet 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 regardi...2024-05-2852 minChattering with iCatCareRecognising feline pain: it's complicated!This month our focus is on recognising feline pain. Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Beatriz Monteiro to discuss the feline grimace scale. Clare Rusbridge then joins Nathalie Dowgray to discuss neuropathic pain in cats.Our episode begins with Yaiza interviewing Beatriz about her findings from a large bilingual global survey assessing if cat caregivers reliably assess acute pain in cats using the Feline Grimace Scale, an innovation that led to Monteiro winning the JFMS Best Resident Paper Award. The method allows both veterinarians and cat caregivers to evaluate pain based on facial expressions, aiming to bridge the...2024-05-2716 minThe Pet 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 environm2024-05-2132 minThe Pet 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 Gael...2024-05-1448 minThe Pet 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” stress...2024-05-0734 minThe Pet 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, hav...2024-04-301h 04Chattering with iCatCareIntroducing the 2024 ISFM/AAFP Consensus Guidelines on the Long-term Use of NSAIDs in CatsThis month Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Cecilia Villaverde to discuss feline nutrition. We are then joined by Kelly St Denis who interviews some of the authors of the 2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in cats.Our first conversation between Yaiza and Cecilia features a discussion on feline nutrition, specifically protein requirements in cat diets. The conversation highlights the importance of animal tissue in a cat's diet due to essential nutrients and compares raw, homemade, and commercial food options.Our next conversation delves into the 2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus...2024-04-2914 minThe Pet 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...2024-04-2330 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 experiments by biolo...2024-04-0936 minThe Pet 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, a...2024-04-0245 minThe Pet 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 minChattering with iCatCareContextualised Care And CatsThis month Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Dr Ryane Englar who has published two articles on 'Recasting the gold standard' that were published in the JFMS special collection on Accessible veterinary care. We also continue our discussion about the treatment of invasive fungal infections with Nathalie Dowgray and Prof. Vanessa Barrs.Our first conversation between Yaiza and Ryane features a discussion on the continuum of care in veterinary medicine, emphasizing a shift from the gold standard approach to more tailored and patient-centred care. Additionally, it delves into strategies for initiating conversations with clients about healthcare options and...2024-03-2515 minThe Pet 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...2024-03-191h 00
Animal Welfare ConversationsEpisode 7 - Dr Tanya Stephens FRCVSThis edition of Animal Welfare Conversations focusses on veterinary life in Australia. We’re joined by Dr Tanya Stephens BVSc, MSc, IAWEL, MANZCVS, FRCVS.
Tanya is a veterinary practitioner in Australia, who has been able to combine a clinical career in practice alongside research on kangaroos, actively supported the profession, completed further studies in the area of animal welfare, and received a number of awards for her veterinary work.
Her main interests are in animal welfare, research, evidence based practice, ethics and sustainability.
She has recently edited One Welfare in Practice, The Role of...2024-03-1750 minThe Pet 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 e...2024-03-1222 minThe Pet 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 a...2024-03-0549 minThe Pet 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 optim...2024-02-2730 minChattering with iCatCareFeline Hypersomatotropism – more common than we realise?This month Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM, talks with Vicky Halls from iCatCare about her work focusing on unowned cats and the new developments in the Cat Friendly Homing program. Later in the episode, Dr Chris Scudder is invited to discuss hypersomatotropism-induced diabetes in cats as part of our JFMS clinical spotlight series.Vicky talks us through the work she has been leading on unowned cats over the past few years and they discuss the exciting Global Enablers Grant received from Battersea which will aid in the expansion of this program. Vicky's role as Head of Unowned...2024-02-2615 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 aggre...2024-02-1334 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 minChattering with iCatCareFCoV-23: Is it driving the Cyprus FIP Outbreak?This month Nathalie Dowgray is joined by Dr Charalampos Attipa, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh who has been investigating the causes of the FIP outbreak in Cyprus. We also feature our monthly JFMS Clinical Spotlight interview in which Nathalie discussed the diagnostic approach to invasive fungal infections with Professor Vanessa Barrs.2023 saw a large spike in cases of FIP amongst Cypriot cats. Dr Attipa has been part of an international collaboration investigating the cause of this increase in cases and explains how and why FCOV-23 is different.We are then joined by Prof...2024-01-2914 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 a...2024-01-1633 minThe Pet 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...2024-01-0945 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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 minChattering with iCatCareJFMS Special Collection 2023: Accessible veterinary care, what does that mean?Our focus this month is on the JFMS Special Collection about accessible veterinary care which is available for you to read using the link below. Firstly, Nathalie Dowgray sits down with Dr Linda Jacobson, our special guest editor of the collection. We discuss how the collection came to be, the barriers preventing cats from receiving veterinary care and the work she is doing with the Toronto Humane Society to help both cats and caregivers who are struggling.Nathalie is then joined by International Cat Care’s Head Of Unowned Cats, Vicky Halls, and they speak wi...2023-12-2213 minThe Pet 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 min
Disease Du JourEp. 123: Back Pain Management with Dr. Christopher ElliottIn this episode, Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR, talks about diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating back pain in horses. He starts by discussing clinical signs of back pain and what an initial examination might entail. He talks about diagnostic imaging options and outlines some of the common diagnoses he makes in horses with sore backs. Finally, he discusses various treatment modalities and exercises that can help these horses return to work.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 123:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@e...2023-12-1455 minThe Pet 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...2023-12-1240 minChattering with iCatCareSenior Feline Wellness Clinics: Is prevention better than cure?Welcome to this bonus episode of Chattering with ISFM, brought to you in collaboration with IDEXX and Purina. In this episode, Nathalie Dowgray is in discussion with Dr. Zoe Belshaw about senior wellness clinics. Our conversation goes beyond wondering if prevention is better than cure and expands into a discussion about best practices when setting up a wellness clinic, the importance of contextualised care and examines the relationship between the veterinarian, the caregivers and the cat itself. We hope you enjoy this episode!For further reading material please visit:https://www.catcare4life...2023-12-1134 minThe Pet 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 RE...2023-12-0528 minThe Pet 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, shar...2023-11-2829 minChattering with iCatCareBenefits Of Being Cat Friendly and a Spotlight On Biliary Tract DiseaseThis month Nathalie Dowgray is speaking with Dr Kelly St. Denis about her study on the benefits of being a Cat Friendly Practice. We also feature our monthly JFMS clinical spotlight interview in which Nathalie discusses surgical management of biliary tract disease in cats with Dr. Daniel Low.To begin our episode, Nathalie speaks to Dr. Kelly St. Denis about her study on the benefits of being a cat friendly practice in regards to laboratory testing and improved diagnosis of common feline conditions. Dr. St. Denis discusses her collaboration with AAFP and IDEXX in conducting the study...2023-11-2714 minThe Pet 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 minThe Pet 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] Navig...2023-11-1335 minThe Pet 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 History2023-11-1319 minThe Pet 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 t...2023-11-1328 min
Chattering with iCatCareFIP: On the ground in CyprusThis month Nathalie Dowgray is speaking with Dr Panayiotis Mavrikios about the 2023FIP outbreak in Cyprus. We also feature our monthly JFMS clinical spotlight interview in which Dr. Kelly St Denis discusses the AAFP/IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative care guidelines with Diane Eigner and Katrina Breitreiter. To begin our episode, we sit down with an ISFM academy member from Cyprus, DrPanayiotis Mavrikios, as he shares what it has been like seeing this volume of FIP cases,how diagnostics are being selected and what treatment is now available to vets inCyprus.2023-10-3012 minThe Pet 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
Chattering with iCatCarePerioperative Anaesthetic Complications and a Spotlight On Inhalational TherapyThis month Dr. Yaiza Gomez-Meijias talks to Dr. Jenny Brown about perioperativeanaesthesia complications. We're also featuring our monthly JFMS clinical spotlightinterview in which Dr. Kelly St Denis discusses inhalational therapy for felineinflammatory airway disease with Dr. Michael Barchilon (See More…)To begin our episode, we sit down with our ISFM 2023 Delegates Choice Award Winner, Dr Jenny Brown, as she shares the results of her abstract entitled 'Perioperative Anaesthetic Complications In Healthy Cats Undergoing Anaesthesia For Neutering In First Opinion Practice'. We are then joined by Dr Michael Barchilon, to disc...2023-09-2510 min
The Cone of Shame Veterinary PodcastCOS - 222 -Nutritional Purr-spectives: Feline Health and Clinical NutritionDr. Andy Sparkes joins the podcast to discuss his role as co-editor in the Purina Institute's brand new Handbook of Canine and Feline Clinical nutrition. Dr. Sparkes and Dr. Roark walk through the chapters on feline idiopathic cystitis and urolithiasis while discussing what's new and important in the newest edition of the handbook.
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Chattering with iCatCareFeline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and a Spotlight on Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS)This month Dr Nathalie Dowgray talks to Dr Sam Taylor about FIP. We're also featuring our monthly JFMS clinical spotlight interview in which Kelly St Denis discusses the feline chronic gingivostomatitis with Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera.To begin our episode, Nathalie is joined by fellow ISFM team member Sam Taylor. They discuss Sam's latest research on FIP which won the 2023 'scientific committee best abstract' award at the Dublin congress.Kelly St Denis then sits down with Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera to discuss her JFMS clinical spotlight article ‘Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis - Current concepts in clinical management.’F...2023-08-2810 min
Chattering with iCatCareVeterinary Ethics and a Spotlight on the Feline Skin BiomeThis month Dr. Karen Hiestand sits down with Dr. Nathalie Dowgray to talk about ethics in veterinary medicine. We're also featuring our monthly JFMS clinical spotlight interview in which Dr Kelly St Denis discusses the feline skin microbiome with Dr. Alison Diesel.To begin our episode, Nathalie is joined by Veterinary and Animal Ethics Lecturer andResearcher Dr Karen Heistand. They discuss the intricacies of balancing personal ethical views with those of caregivers or colleagues. Karen shares how she manages difficult ethical decisions and how we can improve things in practice.Kelly...2023-07-3110 min
Chattering with iCatCareFreeStyle Libres in Feline Diabetes and a Spotlight on Cat Friendly Principles for Veterinary ProfessionalsThis month, as we are discussing topics that are very close to our hearts, we havemade the full version available to non-members. Yaiza Gomez-Mejias interviews the winner of the JFMS Resident best paper, Marieke Knies, about feline diabetes and the FreeStyle Libre. We're also featuring our monthly JFMS clinical spotlight interview in which Nathalie Dowgray discusses Cat Friendly Principles for Veterinary Professionals with her fellow authors.To begin our episode, Yaiza is joined by Marieke Knies who won the 2022 JFMS Open Reports Best Practitioner Paper with her study on feline diabetes and the FreeStyle Libre...2023-06-2635 min
Veterinary VoicesStriking the Balance: Veterinary Medicine at the Cutting Edge with Work-Life Harmony - Dr Stuart BurroughSend us a textVetStaff's Julie South chats with Dr Stuart Burrough (BVSc., MANZCVS) a veterinarian with a passion for innovation and commitment to veterinary research. Dr. Burrough is the founder and director of Vet Marlborough and discusses his three-month experiences as part of a Practitioner in Residence prog at the University of Florida. We also delve into Dr. Burrough's innovative approaches to veterinary medicine, including his pioneering work in stem cell therapy for arthritis treatment in dogs, and laparoscopic assisted gastropexies for giant breed do...2023-05-3029 min