Purr Podcast

Episode number 2 with the awesome Steve Dale in which we tackle major topics like the Winn Foundation, where they sponsor some amazing cat research, how to communicate with your cat owner and cate behavior in general. Steve is quite famous and visits many veterinary and cat shows, is an author in Susan's new book (coming out in 2021??) and he tells us the secret behind cat visit to your clinic. Th...

Our next guest, Steve Dale, has a face for radio and is a famous writer and radio host in Chicago. His favorite topics are pets and of course the Feline Winn Foundation. We are so honored to talk to a real radio star and discuss kitten kindergarden, kitten classes, a wonder cat named Ricki, and cardiomyopathy research. Dr. Susan is still trying to perfect her perfect intro. Thanks for tuning in to...

Dr. Debbie Horwitz is back on the purrpodcast talking about multiple cat personalities and a cool new project called decoding the cat. Did you know that cats can learn tricks as well as the d-word? Also, cats are the only living being that we allow in the house to do nothing all day. Lots of fun cat facts with one of the best behaviorists in the world. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with...

For our 25th podcast we have a special guest: Dr. Debbie Horwitz and we will be talking cat behavior! Why does a cat behave differently from other species? How can we adapt to their lifestyle and make them happy? And what have cats to do with lions, do they behave similarly? Happy anniversary purrpodcast!!!! Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed toda...

We are talking GI foreign bodies with Dr. Susan and Dr. Sue at VMX 2019. We got a bit into trouble after we found out that the lecture time was significantly shorter than expected but after that rookie mistake, we still had a lot of fun talking inflatable cats, cat obesity, needlework, and feline lymphoma. We totally adore Dr. Sue. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jo...

We had the honor to host the first purrpodcast live at VMX 2019 with special co-star, Dr. Sue CancerVet. Dr. Sue Ettinger is a well-known and wonderful medical oncologist that will discuss tumor reasons for intestinal obstruction. Dr. Susan and I will discuss other causes of common cat GI obstructions, including (string) foreign bodies. Big thanks for VMX and NAVC to make this live edition possibl...

Did you know that there are only approximately 80 boarded veterinary behaviorists in the world? How lucky are we to catch a feline one for our podcast, Dr. Terry Curtis from the University of Florida. The amount of education you get in veterinary school definitely does not correlate with the number of questions you get in private practice about cat behavior. Behavior problems are the number one ca...

Dr. Mary Gardner first episode was so well received that we had to follow it with another one, where we will be talking about some tough situations in-home care and at home euthanasia. Mary explains that even if you are a pro, it still is emotional for you and the owner. You need to be well prepared and sometimes be able to adjust to special circumstances. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast...

In the first episode the amazing Dr. Mary Gardner, Lap of Love Partner and geriatric pet patient expert talks about her path to become a veterinarian, which includes the amazing dolphin (flipper), software development, a 'late' veterinary career, a strange addiction to excel files and at the end the awesome lap of love franchise. Come join us and learn, love and laugh with Dr. Mary Gardner. The be...

The second episode with Dr. Dave Nicol talking about leadership in general but leadership for your veterinarians in particular. So you got your degree, now what? is the question he answers in his book and his new VETX Learning Academy. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review—it rea...

Dr. Dave Nicol, spanning the globe with his career, talks about leadership and training young veterinarians in this awesome first episode of 2 podcasts. Being a feline practitioner is not easy, so how can you deal with stress, and work fatigue? Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a revi...

Did you know that NAVC CEO Tom Bohn is allergic to cats? We learn from Dr. Susan little that it is not the hair but protein in the saliva is the root cause for Tom's allergies. Tom is a great guest with a wicked sense of humor and we guarantee you will be laughing in this episode. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to...

Our next podcast we have a special guest, Elizabeth Green, who talks to us about her initial idea to start publishing articles that were very practical and subsequently building the biggest global veterinary publishing company, Brief Media. Beth is an inspiring person that dreams about how to make our veterinary life better. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If...

The second episode with the amazing Dr. Katie Tolbert, where we talk about cats (what else?) and the new ACVIM consensus paper on stomach ulcers and the medication that goes along with it. Or not? Katie is a great speaker and has been part of the long process to make this consensus paper so we are very excited to have her talking to us and answer the question: does your cat get stress ulcers in th...

Dr. Katie Tolbert joins us during this podcast to talk to us about the new ACVIM consensus statement about the gastric acid suppressants in our feline patients. People tend to use acid suppressants so irrationally, so it is time to find out what the scientific evidence is behind these drugs. Katie is awesome and talks with us over the next 2 podcasts how and why they made this consensus statement...

Did you know that veterinary nurses (technicians) are the lifeblood of any veterinary practice? Dr. Susan and I interview Kara Burns, president of the North American Veterinary Technician Association and discuss why cats are different for nurses (they do scratch) and what amazing opportunities you have after you have finished a veterinary nursing degree. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast wi...

The awesome Dr. Stan Marks explains how important diseases of the hindgut are for cats and how you can deal with them. He is an amazing guest and wealth of knowledge on many different cat topics. We laughed a lot, but no D-words :-( for us to cash in on Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave...

This week's guest is the famous Dr. Stanley Marks, triple boarded wizard in GI disease, Nutrition and Internal Medicine (did we mention oncology yet?). Next, to the fact that Stan is an awesome speaker and has a great sense of humor, he is one of the experts in chronic enteropathies in cats. Do you have a cat with chronic GI signs? This is the podcast to listen to! Part 1 of 2 exciting 30 min disc...

Yay, we are talking skin surgery with the amazing Dr. Bryden Stanly from Michigan State University! Bry is talking how to handle cat wounds, abscesses and cat skin surgery in a clear and ready to execute way. We loved this podcast for sure! Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review—i...

This is part 2 of our exciting podcast where we interview Dr. Sheilah Roberston, who is a treasure of kowledge in feline anesthesia and pain management. Many topics are discussed including the right amount of fluid that we should give. Dr. Susan and I are so honored to have Sheilah on the podcast with us Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s...

So 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! Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and...

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...

One of the worst tumors cats can get is mammary tumors. During this podcast we are discussing a recent JAVMA article that describes this tumor type in cats and describes 3 different techniques to get rid of them. In cats, you have to be aggressive because most of these are malignant sadly. So join us in the discussion of how to treat these appropriately! Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast wi...

Purrpodcast 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 SDMA Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjo...

So 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. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr....