Purr Podcast

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss some common abnormalities that you can observe in the most populare cat breeds. From polycystic kidne disease to ear and tail abnormalities. The main disadvantage of inbreeding is that these diseases tend to pop up. 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 r...

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss North America's most common cat breeds (US and Canada). Do you know who is number 1? Every cat breed comes with different qualities but also are prone to some genetic abnormalities. It is good to do some background research before you decide to get one of these wonderful breeds. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed to...

The purrpodcast meets the veterinary life podcast hosted by Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Annie Chavent. We have a crossover podcast with so many questions answered. We talk about the start of the purrpodcast and all the things we have learned in the five years of our podcast. This is such a fun episode. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode...

With a break from the normal, Dr. Susan and DSr. Jolle made an audio diary of their trip to Egypt. From the depth of the pyramid to the impressive temples of Abu Simbel, they are trying to spot cats. And the result is..... cat mummies! 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...

Duncan and Margaret are back with pretty gruesome statistics, most cats have pain when they reach an older age, and we are not picking up the signals. What should we watch for in these cats, and what can we do about it? Is there a new wonder drug available that could be the solution? This drug has been available in some countries but has just entered the North American market. Thanks for tuning in...

Dr. Duncan Lascelles, a famous veterinary surgeon and pain expert, and Dr. Margaret Gruen, a veterinary behaviorist, tackle chronic pain together at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. What are the clinical signs of chronic pain in cats? Does their behavior change? Did you realize that 60-90 percent of cats between 6 months and 20 years have symptoms of degenerative joi...

Dr. Jessica Quimby is back on the show, and we talk about proteinuria in CKD. When should we be using ace inhibitors in feline chronic renal disease? Treating proteinuria is a long-term game. Jessica also talks about immune-mediated proteinuria in young cats. The prognosis used to be very bad, but now she is much more aggressive with immunosuppressive with better success. Last but not least, we di...

Jessica Quimby is back on our podcast because we have some intriguing news about chronic kidney disease, or CKD. What is that, you may ask? A new test called FGF23. CKD leads to metabolic bone disease, which decreases the inability to excrete phosphorus. What does that have to do with FGF23? Find out in this beautiful episode with Dr. Jessica Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan...

Part 02 with Dr. Cathy Scott-Moncrieff, Internal medicine specialist and Purdue University Department of Clinical Services department head. Cathy’s main focus area is endocrinology, and we dive deeply into the cat pancreas; yay, everything about diabetes, ketoacidosis and insulinomas. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forge...

Today we speak with Dr. Cathy Scott-Moncrieff, Internal medicine specialist and department head of Purdue University Department of Clinical Services. Cathy’s main focus area is endocrinology and we dive deeply into this topic over our next 2 podcasts. This week we talk about laparoscopic adrenalectomies, acromegaly, hyperthyroidism and lots of news in diabetic diagnosis and treatment. Thanks for t...

Stacey is back on our podcast and is a communication specialist in Dr. Susan's clinic. She gives tips on dealing with social media in your clinic and handling demanding clients. Dr. Susan tells about her information prescriptions, where she curates a collection of information resources. Stacey is a big fan of using rewarding language with any clients. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with...

Stacey Gonzalez is our week's guest, a communication manager at Bytown and Merivale Cat Hospitals. Stacey brings a lot to the hospital, and we talk about how important good communication is for any hospital setting. Stacey gives us tips when the media contacts us for an interview. Did you know the first thing you should ask is if you can have the questions in advance? An episode with lots of great...

We have the awesome Dr. Mike Lappin with us, the most frequent guest on our podcast! We are discussing what you can catch from your cat, i.e., zoonosis. Mike is the One Health Grand Poobah at WSAVA. They have an official connection with AAFP, not the feline one but the American Association of Family Practitioners. The purrpodcast is happy to be the first media outlet to cover this pre-announcement...

This is episode 2 with Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine, a therio expert from Canada. We love to talk about reproduction in cats. This episode we talk about the unintended consequences of spaying and neutering, next to the advantages, of course. How do you detect if an animal is spayed if the animal still shows signs of heat or sexual activity? Emmanuel gives us all the answers. Thanks for tuning in to the P...

Dr. Emmanuel is our guest on the purrpodcast. He is a therionologist and Diplomate for the European College of Veterinary Reproduction and we discuss lots of cool stuff in repro or therio as they call it here in the US. Did you know that repro reseachers are looking for the holy grail in veterinary medicine: how to spay cats without surgery? Emmanuel knows all about it! Thanks for tuning in to the...

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle are back with an episode discussing recent articles. One article is about foxtails or grass awns in cats and the d-word. Most foxtails occur near the eye in cats! Another article discusses Ragdolls and specific blood values in this type of cats. Do we now have to have normal values for all breeds of cats? Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle...

Our second episode is here when Dr. Kelly and I talk with the incredible Dr. Mary Gardner about her new book Nine lives are not enough; a practical guide for caring for your geriatric cat. You still have time to buy it for yourself! With lots of tips on how to care for our precious older felines. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode,...

We are so excited to offer you this podcast during the holidays! The fabulous Dr. Mary Gardner joins us to discuss her new book: Nine lives are not enough. This is the best holiday present you can buy for yourself and your loved ones. It is wonderfully illustrated and discusses everything you need to know about your aging cat. We love this book!! Happy holidays to all of you. Thanks for tuning in...

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discussed new articles this week. The first one discusses the use of non-core vaccines. There is quite a variation in coverage in the USA, and the article explains the possible why behind this. There are quite a lot of cats involved with this study! Another article discussed the student's attitudes toward working with cats. Dr. Jolle confesses his inaptitude with dealing wi...

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss the new AAFP magazine focusing on feline pain and mental health. We love this new magazine, and it is available for AAFP members. So time to become a member @catfriendlyhomes @catvets 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 really helps other cat...

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back live from beautiful Kansas. We discuss a new magazine from AAFP, the American Association of Feline Practitioners. This new magazine will be available for all AAFP members for free and we also think about open access vs paid journal subscriptions Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to s...

A great episode with Dr. Leslie Lyons. We talk about all genetics as she is the cat gene expert in the world! We start with the pharaohs and end with crispering news. Wow, what a replicated and exciting 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 subscribe, rate, and leave us a review—it really helps other cat love...

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss recent articles. The first one is deleting the gene that is responsible for the protein to which most people are allergic. A technique called Crisper was used to delete the gen out of cell lines. The second article talks about cats recognizing the other cat's name. If the wrong name was used, the cats were confused. Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr....

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back, and how! They have not done a podcast for a long time so this first one is an update about what is going on in their lives and yes we do talk about cats too! What else? 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 really helps other cat lovers and ve...

This is a repeat episode of our most listened-to podcast with Dr. Panos Xenoulis where we focus on feline pancreatitis, and the best news is that next week we will be back with a brand new episode to start our 5th year of podcasting! 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 reall...