Best MRCVS Podcasts (2024)

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Jane Ladlow, VetMB, DipECVS, MRCVS: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome 1:09:34

1M ago1:09:34

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This week I'm talking to Dr Jane Ladlow. Jane is a veterinary surgeon who is widely known as an expert on BOAS, or brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. BOAS is the umbrella disorder that covers a variety of different airflow obstructions in different flat-faced breeds such as the pug, French bulldog, and English bulldog. Jane developed the R…

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054 Street Cats – Should we “Rescue” or “Home” them? 46:05

1d ago46:05

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Episode 54 – Street Cats – Should we “Rescue” or “Home” them? This is a big topic with many opinions to consider from different stakeholders. Nora and I chat about our experiences of this topic here in the UAE and about some of the cases we have seen where cats that previously lived on the street were brought into homes and developed Behaviour Prob…

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Daniel Mills, BVSc, ECAWBM(BM), PhD: Pain and behavior problems 1:01:27

1d ago1:01:27

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This week I'm talking to Daniel Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine at the University of Lincoln and director of the University Animal Behaviour Clinic. Daniel is internationally recognized as an authority on companion animal behavior, cognition, and welfare. His lab studies, among other things, the association between untreated pai…

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053 Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question 26:01

8d ago26:01

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Episode 53 – Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question Welcome to the first episode in this second year of The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This episode was inspired by a Facebook post I saw in one of our local dog groups where an alarming number of people advised the poster, who has a dog showing Separation Related Behavio…

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Dr. Cat Henstridge: Unlicensed fertility clinics in the UK 1:01:10

13d ago1:01:10

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This week I'm talking with Dr. Cat Henstridge. Cat, who is a primary care veterinarian in the UK, has been on several TV series, including the Pets Factor. She writes for veterinary and non-veterinary publications, and is known as Cat the Vet to her many, many social media followers. Cat and I talked about the rise of unlicensed fertility clinics i…

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052 What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! 48:33

15d ago48:33

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Episode 52 – What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! I cannot believe that it has been a year since I started The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This has been such a passion project of mine, and I have loved every minute of recording both the solo episodes as well as the amazing episodes with my wonderful guests. The response…

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051 Long Term versus Event Medications! 25:37

22d ago25:37

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Episode 51 – Long Term versus Event Medications! This is one of the topics I get the most questions about - from vets, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. What is the difference between long-term, also known as daily or baseline medications, and event or short acting medications? When do I use the one versus the other, can I give them …

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050 When To Consider Psychopharmaceutical Medication 40:08

29d ago40:08

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Episode 50 – When To Consider Psychopharmaceutical Medication This is a big topic and certainly the area where, as a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist, my expertise lies! Choosing the right patient, the right medication and having the right support structure in place is of the utmost importance if we want to make positive changes in the patient’s and…

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049 Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know! 34:47

1M ago34:47

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Episode 49 – Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know! Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in dogs are challenging to diagnose and treat. Their genetic and heritable nature, the large number of physical medical differential diagnoses and their ritualistic and invariant nature can make them difficult to live with and their treatment…

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048 Cat Resources – What You Need To Know! 42:08

1M ago42:08

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Episode 48 – Cat Resources – What You Need To Know! This is such a fun episode and a must listen if you are either a cat caregiver or a veterinary professional working with cats in the clinic. Dr Katrin and Nora chat about all the things that are considered important resources in a cat’s life, how many of them a cat ideally needs in the home or cli…

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Gina Bryson and Drs O'Neill and Packer: The Doodle Dilemma 1:34:23

1M ago1:34:23

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Today I'm talking with the researchers who recently published a paper that's been getting a lot of social media buzz. The paper's title is "The doodle dilemma: How the physical health of ‘Designer-crossbreed’ Cockapoo, Labradoodle and Cavapoo dogs’ compares to their purebred progenitor breeds." This interview was a big party featuring Gina Bryson, …

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047 Overgrooming and Pica in Cats – What You Need To Know! 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Episode 47 – Overgrooming and Pica in Cats – What You Need To Know! Does your cat overgroom to the point where they have thinning hair in one or more areas of their bodies? Does your cat chew and swallow non-food items? Do you have a pet or patient that has had numerous foreign body surgeries to remove ingested items? Would you like to know what yo…

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What is the coefficient of inbreeding (COI) and why does it matter? 39:32

2M ago39:32

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This week you get just me (Jessica Perry Hekman) talking at you! I'm talking about the coefficient of inbreeding (COI), a measurement of genetic diversity that's commonly mentioned in discussions of individual and breed health. I talk about what it is, how to interpret it, how to get the measurement done for your own dog(s), why we care about it, a…

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046 Muzzles and Muzzle Training 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Episode 46 – Muzzles and Muzzle Training Muzzles are an essential part of any dog’s toolkit, whether they have ever shown aggressive behaviours or not. Whether for safety or in emergencies, muzzles can be extremely valuable and sometimes life-saving pieces of equipment for your dog. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat through real life scenari…

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REPLAY: Jane Lindquist: Puppy Culture 1:11:19

2M ago1:11:19

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I will have new content for you all soon - but for now, enjoy one from the archives! -- Jane Lindquist is the founder and owner of Puppy Culture, a widely used educational resource for raising and socializing puppies. She herself breeds and competes with bull terriers. As it turns out, she is very thoughtful when it comes to how to apply science to…

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045 Feline House Soiling – What You Need To Know! 49:03

2M ago49:03

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Episode 45 – Feline House Soiling – What You Need To Know! This is a topic we are SO passionate about. In a study by Salman et. al. (see below), 28% of cats who were relinquished to shelters were relinquished for behavioural reasons, and of those 28%, 43% were relinquished for house soiling. While this is a distressing situation for cats and caregi…

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044 Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know! 33:45

2M ago33:45

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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 ep…

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043 A Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod 53:20

3M ago53:20

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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 …

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042 Fear Free Tips for Cats 46:38

3M ago46:38

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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 fe…

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041 Fear Free Tips for Dogs 46:08

3M ago46:08

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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 w…

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040 Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know! 39:37

3M ago39:37

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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…

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Mary Peaslee, MD, MPH: Breeding for Population Health 1:29:41

3M ago1:29:41

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This episode I welcome back Mary Peaslee, MD, MPH, to talk about a breeder's perspective on all the advice Dr Dan O'Neill gave us in his recent episode on how to approach disorder testing. Mary works in population health and brings that perspective to her breeding practice. So what does all this stuff look like in the real world? How can breeders f…

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039 Brain Health and Behaviour 33:58

4M ago33:58

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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 af…

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038 Behaviour Problems in Rabbits 46:45

4M ago46:45

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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 exp…

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Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, on "Lifetime Prevalence of Owner-Reported Medical Conditions" 1:02:17

4M ago1:02:17

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We have a flipped episode this week with Sarah Stremming of Cog Dog Radio interviewing me. We're talking about the new paper out of the Dog Aging Project, "Lifetime Prevalence of Owner-Reported Medical Conditions in the 25 Most Common Dog Breeds in the Dog Aging Project Pack." There's been a lot of buzz on social media about this paper and we wante…

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037 How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice 48:24

4M ago48:24

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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 cours…

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036 Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley’s Story 47:10

4M ago47:10

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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 challen…

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What's up with FDC and the podcast 15:06

4M ago15:06

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There's a lot going on behind the scenes of the Functional Dog Collaborative and I have a lot of plans for upcoming podcast episodes. I also have had a bunch of people say they can't record this summer and so it may be a few weeks until I get the next episode out. So here's some stuff to tide you over - explanation of what's going on and what episo…

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035 Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know! 38:14

5M ago38:14

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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 …

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Episode 34 – Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in Singapore – A chat with Dr Daphne Ang 49:18

5M ago49:18

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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…

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Dan O'Neill, MVB, PhD, FRCVS: Disorder Testing 1:32:12

5M ago1:32:12

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Last episode I talked with Dr. Dan O'Neill, a veterinary epidemiologist who studies canine disorders that have an inherited component - what the rest of us might call "genetic diseases." During that interview he mentioned that he didn't think disorder testing - what most of us call health testing - has been workinig to improve canine health. I cut …

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033 Separation Anxiety – What you need to know! 42:14

5M ago42:14

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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 you…

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032 Scaredy Cats – Natasha and Spokie’s Story 52:21

5M ago52:21

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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 behavi…

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031 Fears, Phobias and Anxiety 32:59

5M ago32:59

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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 …

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030 Stress and Disease with Dr Gaelle Joanny 48:01

6M ago48:01

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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 …

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029 Stress – what is it and why is it important for our pets? 34:11

6M ago34:11

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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 physica…

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Dan O'Neill, MVB, PhD, FRCVS: VetCompass and Inherited Disease 1:23:46

6M ago1:23:46

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Dan O'Neill, MVB, PhD, FRCVS is a veterinary epidemiologist who studies canine disorders that have an inherited component - what the rest of us might call "genetic diseases." He is the author of more than 95 papers, mostly on the prevalence and risk factors of disorders in dogs based on data drawn from VetCompass, the large scale veterinary databas…

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028 Hypervocalisation, Love Bites and more – Faryal and Simba’s Story 1:04:13

6M ago1:04:13

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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…

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027 The Risks and Downfalls of Punishment Based Dog Training 30:31

6M ago30:31

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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 …

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026 Positive Reinforcement and Beyond – A chat with Ilse 55:00

7M ago55:00

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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. Conn…

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025 Dominant Dogs – Do they exist? 36:12

7M ago36:12

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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 betwe…

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024 Anxious Puppies – Eva and Atlas’s Story 45:17

7M ago45:17

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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 s…

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Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD: The Dalmatian Outcross Project 1:09:33

7M ago1:09:33

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Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD returns to the podcast to talk about the Dalmatian Outcross Project. Danika's laboratory found the genetic mutation that was targeted in this outcross, and she had a front row seat to the project's path to acceptance by the AKC and the Dalmatian Club of America. She is also herself a past breeder of Dalmatians. Danika walk…

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023 Is it behavioural, is it physical or is it both? 28:53

7M ago28:53

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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,…

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022 Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai 1:00:58

8M ago1:00:58

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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 Scie…

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021 Supplements versus Behaviour Medication – What’s the Difference? 22:08

8M ago22:08

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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 psychop…

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020 Life in a Multi-Cat Household – Theresia and Shiro’s Journey 49:19

8M ago49:19

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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 in…

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Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD: Chondrodystrophy 1:22:50

8M ago1:22:50

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Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD is the owner of Pint, the famous UC Davis football tee retrieving dog. She also happens to run a genetics lab, also at UC Davis, where she studies the genetics of inherited diseases in dogs and other animals. She is known for her work associating genetic variants with a variety of traits including coat color and skull shap…

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019 The Perfect Litterbox…From Your Cat’s Perspective 30:24

8M ago30:24

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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…

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018 The 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment 33:12

8M ago33:12

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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 m…

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