Purr Podcast

We did it! We surpassed 225 episodes of the Purr Podcast! From our very first recording to now, we’ve laughed, learned, and talked all things cat health care with some of the brightest minds in veterinary medicine. That’s more than 225 conversations about feline medicine, clinical breakthroughs, and the cats (and vets) who inspire us every day. Let's reflect on our podcast journey, and look forwar...

Are cats the forgotten patients in oncology? Dr. Sue Ettinger is back on the Purr Podcast to elaborate on cancer tests, treatments, and why cats deserve more. Why are clinical trials and funding so limited for cats? What is the next big leap in feline oncology? What is the best practice for early cancer detection in cats? Dr. Sue Cancer Vet joins our hosts, Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpenste...

Cats deserve cancer breakthroughs too! Dr. Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), shares what’s on the horizon for feline cancer testing in the next episode of the Purr Podcast. Known on social media as Dr. Sue Cancer Vet, she is an international speaker, author, & vlogger. She is a board-certified specialist in medical oncology. She received her veterinary training at Cornell University Colleg...

Part 2 of enriching your cat. Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter is back on the podcast. Tabitha is an international speaker, educator, and advocate for feline welfare, known for helping caregivers and veterinary teams better understand cat behavior and enrichment. Feline enrichment isn’t “extra”—it...

Ever wonder what your cat is really trying to tell you? Our next Purr Podcast guest is Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter. Tabitha is an international speaker, educator, and advocate for feline welfare, known for helping caregivers and veterinary teams better understand cat behavior and enrichment....

Is there new hope for cats with heart disease? Steve Dale thinks so! Steve is a certified animal behavior specialist who has been a trusted voice in the world of pet health for over 20 years. He is a nationally syndicated pet columnist, radio show host, and television personality who specializes in pet news and information, as well as editorial and advocacy pieces. Steve is the host of Steve Dale'...

Lights, camera, action! Dr. Joya Griffin gives us a peek behind the curtain, sharing what it’s like to star on a veterinary TV show. She is the star of the Nat Geo WILD television series, Pop Goes the Vet, now streaming on Disney+. Find out what it was like to bring her joy of feline dermatology to the small screen. Listen to Purr Podcast on Tuesday, August 19th, wherever you get your podcasts! Th...

Dr. Joya Griffin graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned the Dermatology Service Award for her exceptional aptitude in clinical dermatology and her research on Malassezia otitis externa during her tenure at Cornell. Dr. Griffin became a Diplomate of the College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in August 2010 and joined the Animal Dermatology Group. She has a sp...

🎙️ Dr. Leslie Lyons is back on the PurrPodcast! This week, we’re diving into the world of veterinary genetics—starting all the way back with Mendel and his legendary peas. 🫛👨‍🔬 We’ll chat about what’s coming up in the genetics session at the WSAVA Congress in Rio, and as always, Leslie brings her passion, expertise, and even a surprise cameo from her very own cat 🐈‍⬛ (who may or may not have...

Why are cats orange? Meet Dr. Leslie Lyons, one of the world’s foremost experts in feline genetics. In this episode of Purr Podcast, we are demystifying orange cats! Dr. Lyons discusses new studies that revealed a never-before-seen genetic pathway for color pigmentation linked to orange cats. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don...

Dr. Ilona Rodan is back for the second episode and is a leading feline behavior specialist whose recent work on the 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines (now Feline Veterinary Medicine Association) sheds light on often-overlooked stress between housemates. Her contributions equip both professionals and cat-parents with clear, science-backed strategies to foster peaceful, harmonious multi-cat home...

What is normal feline behaviour? Meet Dr. Ilona Rodan! Dr. Rodan is ABVP certified in feline medicine and completed her ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour with Distinction. She founded Cat Behavior Solutions for veterinary referral of feline behavior problems. Dr. Rodan discusses what the feline experience is like in a veterinary practice, and what you can do to reduce the fear. Dr. Sus...

Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch will discuss the rarely talked about subject of feline dermatology emergencies! What are common derm emergencies that she sees in cats? How do we treat dermatological emergencies in our feline patients? Dr. Sandra Koch is back for part 2 to go deeper than skin deep into the topic of feline skincare. Dr. Kelly St. Denis joins Dr. Susan Little to fill in as guest...

Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch joins Dr. Susan Little and special guest host Dr. Kelly St. Denis to discuss the importance of derm care and how dermatology can improve a cat’s quality of life. Sandra is a professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She obtained her DVM degree at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Dr. Koch obtained...

Dr. Lisa Restine is back on the podcast. This week we dive into how to communicate better with cat owners. She also sheds a light on the future of feline focused care. Do you use your entire veterinary team to rpovide the best feline medicine? Dr. Kelly and Dr. Susan will get to the bottom of this question Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’...

Meet Dr. Lisa Restine! She is a board-certified feline practitioner with a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Restine completed her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in California. She is the Associate Feline Professional Veterinary Affairs Manager at Hill's Pet Nutrition. How can you incorporate cat care into your daily practice? Dr. Restine...

Dr. 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...

Eric 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...

In 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 diagnost...

Dr. Pamala Jones is back for Episode 2—yes, she actually returned! And this time, we’re getting serious about cats. We dive into radiation therapy for some of the toughest feline cancers, including injection site sarcomas, squamous cell carcinoma, and—surprise!—intestinal lymphoma. Did you know that simply radiating a cat’s abdomen can improve lymphoma cases? It’s a fascinating option, even though...

This week on the PurrPodcast, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Pamala Jones, a medical radiation oncologist with an impressive career journey. We’ll be diving into all things cats, pickleball, and wakeboarding—because naturally, the question arises: do cats play pickleball or wakeboard? (Spoiler: the jury’s still out.) We’ll also chat about the shocking lack of cat news at veterinary conferences and hea...

In this second episode of the Purrpodcast, we dive deeper into the world of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Terza Brostoff, a veterinary microbiologist and Assistant Professor at UC Davis. Dr. Brostoff shares the latest breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of FIP, including the transformative role of antiviral therapies like Remdesivir. Her pioneering research is ch...

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Terza Brostoff to the Purrpodcast! Dr. Brostoff is a veterinary microbiologist and Assistant Professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. A DVM and PhD graduate of UC Davis, she’s also a board-certified microbiologist whose groundbreaking research focuses on developing innovative diagnostics and treatments for infectious diseases, including feline infectio...

Dr. Amir Kol, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.  He completed a residency in clinical pathology and a PhD in integrative pathobiology at UC Davis, focusing on stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. In this episode, we discuss his research on FIP and other coronaviruses. Is...

Dr. Amir Kol, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his veterinary degree from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine in Israel in 2006. Following this, he completed a residency in clinical pathology and a PhD in integrative pathobiology at UC Davis, focusing on stem cell...