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| Episode 29 - Two Week Takedown. Canine plasma in Cats?! A new update for Librela, and is sepsis ACTUALLY sepsis? | 13 sept. 2026 | 00:56:32 | |
Episode 29 – Two Week Takedown: Canine plasma in Cats?! A new update for Librela, and is sepsis ACTUALLY sepsis? We’re back with another Two Week Takedown, breaking down some of the biggest veterinary stories, new research and clinical updates from the last couple of weeks. 🩺🐾 This week, we’re asking… 🩸 Canine plasma in cats?! We look at the latest evidence around canine-to-feline plasma xenotransfusion. Could dog plasma actually have a role when feline plasma isn’t available? 🦴 Another update for Librela – the conversation around anti-NGF monoclonal antibodies continues. We discuss the latest safety information, rapidly progressive osteoarthritis, what “very rare” actually means, and whether any of this changes the conversations we’re having with owners. 🦠 Is sepsis actually… sepsis? With updated veterinary definitions, we take a look at how we recognise and define sepsis, SIRS and septic shock – and what the changes actually mean for vets working in practice. Plus, expect the usual tangents, opinions, questionable jokes and GP-vet perspective from Charlotte and Brendan. 🎧 Whether you’re a vet, RVN, student or just trying to keep up with what’s changing in veterinary medicine, this one’s worth a listen. The Chatty Vets Podcast – keeping veterinary medicine interesting, practical and just a little bit chaotic. Want to learn more about ECC? Interested in attending our next CPD event? Here's the link for all the details, and information on how to get your hands on a ticket NOW! https://www.chattyvets.com/event-details/how-to-ace-emergencies-in-general-practice-dyspnoeic-cats Interested in attending the GI Webinar we're hosting with the Webinar Vet? Here's the link for more information: 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online | |||
| Episode 28 - EXTRA Bonus Episode! Endocrinopathies III - Addisons Disease and the Addisonian Crisis | 30 août 2026 | 01:08:00 | |
Episode 28 – EXTRA Bonus Episode! Endocrinopathies III: Addison’s Disease & the Addisonian Crisis 🩺 Surprise — we’ve got an extra bonus episode for you! 🎙️ This time, we’re heading back into the world of endocrinopathies and tackling Addison’s disease and the Addisonian crisis. Addison’s can be one of those conditions that feels a little overwhelming when you’re faced with a vague, unwell patient in practice — so we’re breaking it down from a real-life GP vet perspective and talking through how we actually approach these cases. We cover recognising and diagnosing Addison’s disease, interpreting those all-important sodium:potassium ratios, understanding what your ACTH stimulation test is really telling you, and what to do when your patient presents in a full-blown Addisonian crisis. From fluid therapy and steroids to stabilisation, monitoring and longer-term management, we work through the practical decisions you might actually need to make in first-opinion practice — without making endocrinology feel more complicated than it needs to be. Whether you’re revising Addison’s, haven’t seen a case in years, or just want to feel a bit more confident the next time that suspicious Na ratio pops up on your bloods, this one’s for you. Another dose of practical, GP-friendly CPD from The Chatty Vets Podcast. 🐾 Interested in attending one of our new ECC CPD events? Join us on Thursday 24th September at 19.00 (UK time) for our next event diving into DYSPNOEA in cats! Clink the link below for more information and tickets! https://www.chattyvets.com/event-details/how-to-ace-emergencies-in-general-practice-dyspnoeic-cats 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online | |||
| Episode 27 - Two Week Takedown. Catastrophic aspiration pneumonias, giant breed dog disasters, dentistry and burn out | 23 août 2026 | 01:08:05 | |
Episode 27 – Two Week Takedown: Catastrophic Aspiration Pneumonias, Giant Breed Dog Disasters, Dentistry & Burnout We’re back with another Two Week Takedown, chatting through some of the cases, conversations and general chaos that have been keeping us busy in practice recently. This week we’re joined again by Jonathan from Frost Referrals for a chat about all things teeth – the realities of dentistry in general practice, gingivostomatitis in cats, feline oral pain syndrome, staging dentals and much more...🦷 We also chat about a genuinely awful aspiration pneumonia case, the difficulties of managing these patients and just how quickly things can go catastrophically wrong. There’s plenty of discussion around giant breed dogs too – are we taking size to the extreme? We talk about some of the potential welfare concerns, as well as the very real practical problems of trying to examine, handle, move and treat these enormous patients in everyday practice. 🐕 And amongst all of that, we have a really important conversation about burnout and mental health in veterinary medicine – the pressures of the profession, why so many veterinary professionals find themselves struggling and the impact the job can have on the people behind the scrubs. As always, expect honest opinions, real cases, plenty of tangents and a very realistic look at life in veterinary practice. Heading to London Vet Show later in the year and want to come and say Hi? Here's the link to the chat we're going to be having with Carus Animal Health, talking about all things GI related!: Confessions of a GP Vet: Real gut cases, and the decisions that changed our thinking If you want to learn more about Jonathan’s work, or to read some of his information on all things dentistry, head to: https://frostdentalvet.com/ If anyone has been affected by the discussions we had in this podcast about burn out and mental health in Vet Med, there's some great resources out there to help. Head to https://www.vetlife.org.uk/ or get in touch, we're all here for each other remember! 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online | |||
| Episode 26 - Bonus Episode! The Dreaded Heatstroke and SIRS | 16 août 2026 | 01:17:11 | |
Heatstroke. SIRS. Two words that can make even experienced vets feel uneasy. In this bonus episode of the Chatty Vets Podcast, we take a proper deep dive into the challenging world of heatstroke and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) — from what’s actually happening inside these patients to how we can realistically manage them when they arrive in practice critically unwell. These cases can deteriorate incredibly quickly, become extremely complex and, sadly, often carry a very poor prognosis. We explore the pathophysiology behind heatstroke and SIRS, the complications that can develop, what we should be monitoring, and the practical considerations around stabilisation and ongoing treatment. But this isn't just an ECC-level discussion. As always, we try to take the complicated physiology and bring it back to everyday general practice. What can you realistically do when a severe heatstroke patient walks through the door? What should you prioritise? What should you monitor? And how can understanding what's happening physiologically help you make better decisions when things start going wrong? We cover the science, the practical management and the difficult realities of treating some of the sickest patients we see. Whether you work in GP, emergency or referral practice, this episode aims to leave you feeling a little more prepared for the next heatstroke or SIRS patient that comes through the door. 🎙️ Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and join us for a deep dive into one of veterinary medicine's most challenging emergencies. Loved this episode and want to hear more about ECC cases? Or still confused and wanting a bit more help with these tricky emergency cases? Come along to our new ECC CPD events! The first session is being held entirely ONLINE on Thursday 24th September 2026, and we'll be covering how to manage DYSPNOEIC CATS in GP practice. Click the link below for information and tickets, get yours NOW before they sell out! https://www.chattyvets.com/event-details/how-to-ace-emergencies-in-general-practice-dyspnoeic-cats Interested in the CRI calculation we were discussing? Here's the link: 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 25 - Two Week Takedown. Chronic Enteropathies and GIQuest, clients getting Kennel Cough and promising new medications for CKD and CHF | 09 août 2026 | 01:10:17 | |
🎙️ Episode 25: Two Week Takedown! This episode is proudly sponsored by Carus Animal Health 🐾 We’re back with another Two Week Takedown – aka, what’s happened in vet med over the last fortnight that’s made us stop and go “oooh… we need to talk about that.” 👀 This week, we’re getting properly stuck into GIQuest and faecal calprotectin testing. What is it? When might we actually use it? And could it make navigating those “the diarrhoea is back…” cases a little less painful? 💩 Elsewhere in the episode: 🐱 CKD cats & chronic anaemia – there are new treatment options on the horizon, so naturally we have questions. ❤️ CHF in dogs – could another new medication be joining our cardiac toolkit? 🐶 Kennel cough… but in humans?! When a client asks, “Can I catch this?” what do we actually tell them? As always, expect clinical chat, questionable tangents, things we’ve learnt over the last two weeks and probably a few opinions nobody asked for. A huge thank you to Carus Animal Health for sponsoring this episode and supporting The Chatty Vets Podcast. Interested in listening back to one of our CPD events? Access our CPD library HERE: https://www.chattyvets.com/learn Interested about learning more about GIQuest? See the links below for more information:
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| Episode 24 - Two Week Takedown. Surgical nightmares and cases you want to forget, neutering controversies in cats and small furries and sending RVN’s abroad for charity work | 26 juil. 2026 | 01:09:05 | |
🎙️ Ep 24 – Two Week Takedown Ever had a case that still makes you wince when you think about it? 😬 In this week's Two Week Takedown, we're sharing the surgical complications and nightmare cases that have stayed with us—and, more importantly, the lessons they taught us. We also dive into one of the biggest areas of debate in small animal practice: when (and if) we should be neutering cats and small furries. We explore what the latest evidence says, challenge some long-held beliefs, and discuss how we approach these conversations with owners in general practice. Plus, we cover an important clinical discussion on vitamin D rodenticide toxicity, and shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done by veterinary nurses volunteering overseas with a fantastic charity (link below if you'd like to find out more or get involved). 🐾 In this episode:
Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned vet professional, there's something here to make you think, learn... and hopefully reassure you that we've all had those cases we'd rather forget. 🎧 Listen now, and if you enjoy the episode, we'd love it if you could follow the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your veterinary friends and colleagues—it really helps us reach more of the profession. Interested in watching some of our online CPD? The New Grad Consult Day is now available to purchase and watch online, follow this link to find out more information: https://www.chattyvets.com/learn Interested in finding a new job within the Veterinary profession? We've partnered with Global Veterinary Careers... visit the link below to find the perfect role for you! https://www.chattyvets.com/vet-and-rvn-jobs-socials Interested in finding out more about Jackie's charity, UK Vet Nurses Worldwide, click the link below! https://ukvetnursesworldwide.com/ 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 23 - Bonus Episode! Chronic pain management part II - Zero Pain Philosophy with SPECIAL GUEST MATT GURNEY! | 19 juil. 2026 | 00:54:46 | |
🎙️ BONUS EPISODE! Episode 23 is LIVE! Chronic pain is one of the biggest challenges we face in practice, so we couldn't resist bringing Matt Gurney from The Zero Pain Philosophy back for Part II! In this episode we tackle some of the biggest talking points in veterinary pain management, including: Whether you're a vet, nurse, or just love staying up to date with the latest thinking in pain management, there's something in this episode for you. 🎧 Have a listen, and if you enjoy it, share it with a friend or colleague—it really helps us reach more people! One tiny disclaimer... this was one of the first interviews we ever recorded, and my microphone was apparently being managed with a "zero sound philosophy." 😅 Stick with it though—Matt's insights are more than worth it! 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 22 - Two Week Takedown. The Well-Pet Update: A new Nutrition Handbook from Purina Institute, Polycystic Kidney Disease & Osteoarthritis Care | 12 juil. 2026 | 00:56:05 | |
🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Episode 22 – Two Week Takedown is here, bringing you the veterinary updates everyone will be talking about. From game-changing nutrition resources to brand-new medications hitting the market, we're breaking down the latest clinical news, real-life cases, and practical discussions you can take straight back to practice. In this episode, we cover: Whether you're a vet, nurse, student, or part of the veterinary profession, this is your chance to stay ahead of the latest developments in just one episode. 🎧 Hit play, stay informed, and join the conversation. A big thank you to our episode sponsor, Purina Institute for making this episode possible. Like the sound of our New Grad Consult Survival Day? Unfortunately the day has already been and gone, but DON'T WORRY, you haven't missed out! The CPD day was fully recorded and now available to watch online. Take a look HERE: https://www.chattyvets.com/learn Did we inspire you to check out Purina Institute's Canine and Feline Well-Pet Nutrition Handbook? Here's your link to the FREE PDF, download it now!! Link to the BSAVA Canine Ageing Toolkit: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/our-impact/citizen-science-project/ 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 21 - Two Week Takedown. Chewing on needle caps, regurgitating BOAS patients and bleeding bitch spays. Feat a VERY special guest - BRADLEY VINER | 27 juin 2026 | 01:05:29 | |
Episode 21: Two Week Takedown What do chewing on needle caps, regurgitating BOAS patients, disciplinary hearings, and a bleeding bitch spay have in common? Absolutely nothing... until now. This week, we're joined by a VERY special guest: Bradley Viner, former RCVS President, veterinary heavyweight, and living proof that being a GP vet is anything but "just" anything. We chat about why general practice deserves more respect, what really happens during disciplinary processes, and the lessons the profession can learn from both. Meanwhile, in clinical chaos corner, we're discussing a bitch spay that went spectacularly off-script, the role of autotransfusions when things get spicy, and a potential new advance in managing regurgitation in BOAS patients. And then there's Brendan's latest veterinary nightmare: colleagues who chew on needle caps. Is it harmless? Is it horrifying? Is it grounds for immediate dismissal? We investigate. Expect clinical pearls, career wisdom, mild outrage, and at least one story that'll make you grateful your last shift wasn't quite that bad. 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 20 - Endocrinopathies II - Hyperadrenocorticism, 'the stuff you never really understood about cushings' | 20 juin 2026 | 01:05:31 | |
Episode 20 – Endocrinopathies II: Hyperadrenocorticism We've all learned that dogs with Cushing's drink more, wee more, eat everything in sight, and somehow still end up with a pot belly... but have you ever stopped to think about why? In this episode, we're diving into all things hyperadrenocorticism and tackling the bits that often get glossed over. We chat through the physiology behind the disease, why these dogs present the way they do, how to make sense of the diagnostic work-up, and what treatment actually looks like in practice. Along the way, we unravel some of the concepts that many of us memorised for exams and then quietly hoped we'd never have to explain again. Whether you're a student trying to get your head around endocrinology, a new grad facing your first Cushing's case, or a seasoned vet looking for a refresher, this episode is packed with practical discussion, clinical reasoning, and plenty of "ah, that finally makes sense" moments. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 19 - Two Week Takedown. Travelling pets, scary bradycardias, career changing complaints, and a new wormer from KRKA! | 14 juin 2026 | 01:05:11 | |
Episode 19 - Two Week Takedown. Travelling pets, scary bradycardias, career changing complaints, and a new wormer from KRKA! Fed up of the drama and changing rules surrounding pet travel? Panic if you see a dog with a heart rate of 36bpm and changes on the ECG? Had a complaint and not sure how to deal with it? Your favourite podcast is back to help you out. We're back for the first episode in June, our next Two Week Takedown episode where we'll be discussing everything from bradycardia's and AV blocks, the new pet travel rules and pet passports, complaints in veterinary practice, and even joint supplements - we don't forget the juicy bits! Tune in to hear us chat to two lovely guests, Mary-Anne Frank from OVForm, and Allie from BSAVA Pet Savers. We look forward to you joining the discussion! This episode is sponsored by KRKA. For further information on Prazemo® (for veterinary professionals): https://www.krka.co.uk/products/our-products/animal-health/prazemo-spot-on-wormer-small-cat/ Any products discussed are for educational purposes only and should be used in accordance with veterinary guidance. Interested in OVForm after hearing our chat to Mary-Anne? Here's the link to their website for more information: https://www.ovform.com/ To get the free SOP, reception summary and FAQ sheet, go to www.ovform.com, click on the banner "Rate Your Practice Process" and do a short assessment to see what your practice can do to make AHCs more efficient and profitable with less pressure on the team. For more information, or if you'd like to speak with Mary-Anne directly, she's happy to be contacted at info@ovform.com Interested in looking into a research project, or wanting to raise some money for an awesome charity? Check out BSAVA PetSavers website here: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/ 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 18 - EXTRA Bonus Episode! Chronic Pain Management Part I - Regenerative Medicine, featuring our SPECIAL GUEST, RUSSELL CHANDLER! | 31 mai 2026 | 00:59:30 | |
🩺 Episode 18 – EXTRA Bonus Episode! ✨ Featuring our SPECIAL GUEST: Russell Chandler ✨ Could regenerative medicine completely change the way we manage chronic pain in veterinary practice? In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Russell Chandler to discuss all things regenerative medicine — from: We explore how these therapies work, which patients may benefit, the evidence behind them, and why this area of medicine is generating so much interest within the profession. If you see chronic pain or osteoarthritis cases in practice (which… let’s be honest… is basically everyone), this is an episode you do NOT want to miss. As always, this is a practical, discussion-led conversation designed for vets, RVNs, students, and anyone interested in where small animal medicine is evolving. Interested in Russell's book? Here it is: https://5mbooks.com/product/regenerative-medicine-in-small-animal-musculoskeletal-conditions
Russell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-chandler-379a3756/ 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 17 - Two Week Takedown. Neutering Controversies, Euthanasia payments and tricky discussions, plus eye issues FEAT A SPECIAL GUEST! | 24 mai 2026 | 01:04:23 | |
Episode 17 – Two Week Takedown: Neutering Controversies, Euthanasia Payments, Tricky Discussions… plus Eye Issues with a Special Guest! In this episode of The Chatty Vets Podcast, we’re back with another Two Week Takedown — and this one covers some big, tricky and very real topics from life in practice. We dive into the ongoing controversies around neutering, including the evidence around timing, mammary neoplasia, pyometra prevention, and the rise of ovary-sparing spays. We also discuss the difficult subject of euthanasia payments, client conversations around cost, and how emotionally challenging these moments can be for both veterinary teams and owners. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re joined by a very special guest — Francisco Gomez, an ophthalmology advanced practitioner, who helps us tackle some common eye presentations, referral considerations, and the practical ophthalmology tips we can all use in first opinion practice. Expect clinical discussion, honest opinions, a few difficult questions, and the usual Chatty Vets blend of veterinary news, real cases and consult-room chaos. For veterinary professionals only. This podcast is for discussion and educational purposes and should not replace individual clinical judgement. Interested in Francisco's SPOD's facebook page? Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spods/about/ 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 16 - Bonus Episode! Endocrinopathies I - Hyper and Hypothyroidism | 17 mai 2026 | 00:54:07 | |
🩺 Episode 16 – Bonus Episode! Welcome to the first episode of our brand new mini-series: We’re kicking things off with two of the most common endocrine conditions seen in small animal practice: Weight loss despite eating everything in sight? In this episode we discuss: As always, this is a practical, discussion-based episode focused on real GP practice — not just textbook medicine. Perfect for vets, RVNs, students, and anyone wanting a refresh on conditions we see all the time in consult rooms. 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 15 - Two Week Takedown. It's Vet Nursing Awareness Month, so we've got some very special GUESTS on the show! | 10 mai 2026 | 01:08:44 | |
Episode 15 – Two Week Takedown 🎙️ This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the absolute backbone of veterinary practice — veterinary nurses. From clinical expertise to client care, we’re diving into just how skilled, versatile, and undervalued they can be in practice. We’re joined by three brilliant guests: Together, we unpack: This one’s an important listen — whether you’re a vet, nurse, student, or part of the wider profession. If we want a stronger future for the industry, it starts with recognising and empowering our nurses. 🔗 Resources & organisations discussed in this episode: – BSAVA PetSavers: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/ - BVNA and Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month: https://bvna.org.uk/project/veterinary-nursing-awareness-month-may-2026/ 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 14 - Two week takedown. Are vapes affecting our dogs? the brachy debate AND A SPECIAL DENTISTRY GUEST! | 26 avr. 2026 | 01:00:53 | |
🚨 This might be one of our most controversial episodes yet… Welcome back to Episode 14 – Two Week Takedown on The Chatty Vets Podcast 🎙️ This week, we’re tackling some of the biggest topics currently circulating in small animal practice — the kind that spark real debate in the consult room and beyond… 💨 Are vapes putting our dogs at risk? If you want to learn more about Jonathan’s work, head to: https://frostdentalvet.com/ We’re also covering: As always, it’s honest, practical, and based on what we’re actually seeing in practice — no fluff, no lectures. 🎧 Perfect for vets, RVNs, and students who want to stay up to date in a way that feels like a genuine conversation. 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 13 - Bonus Episode! Survival Guide for GETTING STARTED as a GP Vet | 19 avr. 2026 | 01:03:29 | |
🚨 Starting your first GP vet job soon? Read this before your first consult… Episode 13 is here — and this one’s for every vet who’s about to take that leap into practice (or remembers exactly how daunting it felt 👀). In this Bonus Episode, we break down your ultimate survival guide to getting started as a GP vet — from landing the right job to actually surviving those first few weeks on the clinic floor. We cover: Whether you’re a final-year student, a new grad, or a seasoned vet wanting a reminder of where it all began — this episode is honest, practical, and exactly what we wish we had starting out. 🎧 Listen now and start your career the right way. On the hunt for the perfect job?! Click this link to help us find the perfect one for you! https://www.chattyvets.com/vet-and-rvn-jobs-shownotes 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 12 - Two Week Takedown. Difficult owners, aggressive pets, spinal surgeries in GP and no antibiotics for pyo's? | 12 avr. 2026 | 01:04:54 | |
Episode 12 – Two Week Takedown 🎙️ Difficult clients. Aggressive patients. Big surgical decisions in general practice… and no antibiotics for pyos?! 👀 In this fortnight’s Two Week Takedown, we’re diving into some of the real-life challenges that every vet team faces but doesn’t always talk about openly. We kick things off with the tricky topic of “difficult” owners — how to manage expectations, communicate effectively under pressure, and keep consultations on track without burning out. Then we get into the realities of handling aggressive or fearful pets, sharing practical tips, honest experiences, and where the line sits between safety and patient care. From there, things step up a gear… And finally — a hot topic that’s been stirring debate: As always, it’s honest, unfiltered, and designed to feel like a conversation you’d have in the staff room after a long shift. 🎧 Whether you’re in GP, referral, OOH, or training — this one will definitely get you thinking. 📖 Read more & explore our blog: 📲 Follow us for more: 💬 Got thoughts on these topics? We’d love to hear them — drop us a message or join the conversation online. | |||
| Episode 11 - EXTRA Bonus Episode! Toxicology in Dogs and Cats | 29 mars 2026 | 01:17:52 | |
Episode 11 - EXTRA Bonus Episode! Toxicology in Dogs and Cats It’s Easter… which means chocolate, hot cross buns, daffodils… and a waiting room full of potential toxicology cases. In this bonus episode, we’re diving into the common toxins we see in dogs and cats — with a seasonal focus on the Easter classics (yes, we’re looking at you, raisins, chocolate, and garden-loving puppies with a taste for daffodils). We talk through how we approach these cases in real-world practice, including: • The most common toxicities in dogs and cats As always, this isn’t textbook toxicology — it’s practical discussion from the consulting room and prep area, covering the cases we actually see and the decisions we actually have to make. If you want a seasonal clinical refresher (before the Easter chocolate disappears into the wrong patient), this episode’s for you. For more information in all the toxicities we mention within the podcast, please visit our BLOG post at https://www.chattyvets.com/blog <-- Click here! * To be clear, alcohol is NOT a chelating agent in ethylene glycol toxicity, it simply acts 'like' one by inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase. In doing so it blocks the conversion of ethylene glycol into it's toxic metabolites. ** Within the episode we say that we think Bromethalin is a vitamin K antagonist - CORRECTION: Bromethalin is not an anticoagulant rodenticide; it is a neurotoxin that kills rats and mice. It works by disrupting cellular energy production in the central nervous system (CNS), leading to brain swelling, paralysis, and death. | |||
| Episode 10 – Two Week Takedown. The big scary Brucella… GV20 injection site, and who actually follows the vaccine schedule?! | 22 mars 2026 | 01:03:02 | |
Ep 10 – Two Week Takedown. The big scary Brucella… GV20 injection site, and who actually follows the vaccine schedule?! Vaccinations ontop of the head? Brucella isn't a thing in the UK, is it? And who actually sticks to the vaccine schedule anyway… In this Two Week Takedown, we dive into some of the topics that reliably spark debate in small animal practice — including a deep dive into the increasingly talked-about (and slightly nerve-wracking) topic of Brucella. From new viral injection techniques to the practical realities of vaccination protocols in the consulting room, this episode tackles the questions we all get asked (and sometimes argue about). We also take an in-depth look at Brucella: when to worry, when to test, and how it’s actually impacting everyday GP decision-making. Alongside this, we break down vaccination approaches using the latest WSAVA guidance, discussing how the recommendations translate into real-world GP decisions, client conversations, and those slightly awkward “but they’ve always had it yearly” consults. As always, this isn’t textbook perfection — it’s honest, practical discussion from the surgery floor, with a bit of Chatty Vets chaos along the way. If you enjoy practical CPD, clinical debate, and the kind of conversations vets actually have between consults… this one’s for you. | |||
| Episode 9 - Bonus Episode! Acute Vomiting in Dogs and Cats | 15 mars 2026 | 01:06:13 | |
Episode 9 - Bonus Episode! Vomiting in Dogs and Cats Vomiting… or is it regurgitation? And how worried should we actually be? In this bonus episode, we’re diving into one of the most common — and sometimes most stressful — presentations in small animal practice: the vomiting dog or cat. From working out whether it’s true vomiting vs regurgitation, to spotting the red flags that turn a routine consult into an emergency admission, we talk through how we approach these cases in real-world GP practice. We cover: • Vomiting vs regurgitation — and why it matters As always, this isn’t textbook perfection — it’s honest, practical discussion from the consulting room floor. If you see vomiting cases every day (so… all of us), this episode’s for you. | |||
| Episode 8 - Two week takedown. Leaving the uterus behind, Charlotte raving about Ketamine and spaying from outside the abdomen! | 08 mars 2026 | 01:03:25 | |
Episode 8 - Two week takedown. Lap spays, leaving uteruses behind, ketamine enthusiasm, and the never-ending neuter list… Welcome back to another Chatty Vets Two Week Takedown — where we break down the real clinical topics that have been filling our consulting rooms and operating theatres recently. This episode we chat: • Laparoscopic spays in bitches Practical. Honest. Occasionally chaotic. Always relatable. LISTEN NOW! | |||
| Episode 7 - Two week takedown, turmeric on chicken legs, seasonal fleas? and whatsapping clients?! | 22 févr. 2026 | 01:01:19 | |
🎙️ Ep 7 – Two Week Takedown: Turmeric on Chicken Legs, Seasonal Fleas, Dental Chews, Euthanasias & WhatsApping Clients?! It’s time for another Two Week Takedown — where we round up the cases, conversations, and clinical curveballs that have been keeping the vet world busy lately. In this episode, we’re covering everything from the slightly bizarre (yes… turmeric on chicken legs 🫠) to the genuinely challenging realities of practice life. We chat seasonal flea myths, the truth about dental chews, the emotional weight of euthanasia decisions, and the ever-growing question of whether we should really be WhatsApping clients… Expect real-life cases, practical discussion, a few strong opinions, and plenty of the honest, staff-room style chat you know and love. Educational where it matters, relatable where it counts, and always with a bit of humour to get us through the shift. Perfect for listening on the commute, between consults, or whenever you need some vet-to-vet company. 🎧 Press play and join the conversation. | |||
| Episode 6B - Bonus Episode! Deep Dive into Dyspnoea, PART 2 | 15 févr. 2026 | 00:59:13 | |
🎙️ Episode 6B – Bonus Episode: Deep Dive into Dyspnoea (Part 2) Same breathless patients. New level of confidence. 😅🫁 In Part 2 of our dyspnoea deep-dive, the team at The Chatty Vets Podcast build on Episode 6A and take things even further — helping you turn uncertainty into clear, practical decision-making 🐶🐱 We wrap up our discussion on thoracic POCUS 👀📟, explore what other diagnostics can really help in respiratory emergencies, and break down the most common differentials in dogs and cats — plus how to actually treat them in real-life practice. From pleural space disease to cardiac causes, airway issues to trauma cases, we talk through what fits, what doesn’t, and what to do next. Expect: No textbooks. No jargon overload. Just two vets chatting through the cases you see every week — and helping you feel more prepared when the next dyspnoeic patient walks through the door. 🎧 Press play and finish the deep dive. #TheChattyVetsPodcast #VetLife #VetMed #VeterinaryMedicine #Dyspnoea #EmergencyVet #VetPodcast #POCUS #SmallAnimalMedicine #ClinicalReasoning | |||
| Episode 6A - Bonus Episode! Deep Dive into Dypsnoea, PART 1 | 15 févr. 2026 | 00:59:54 | |
🎙️ Episode 6 – Bonus Episode: Deep Dive into Dyspnoea (Part 1) Breathing difficulties. Worried owners. High-pressure decisions. 😅🫁 In this bonus deep-dive, the team at The Chatty Vets Podcast tackle one of the most stressful presentations in practice: dyspnoea in dogs and cats 🐶🐱 From that first “this doesn’t look right” moment, to emergency stabilisation, hands-on clinical exams, and those crucial early decisions — we walk you through it all in our usual relaxed, real-world way. And yes… we’re getting into thoracic POCUS 👀📟 Expect: No lectures. No judgement. Just two vets chatting through the stuff we all deal with — and helping you feel a little more prepared for the next breathless patient. 🎧 Hit play and dive in. Part 2 coming soon… #TheChattyVetsPodcast #VetLife #VetMed #VeterinaryMedicine #Dyspnoea #EmergencyVet #VetPodcast #POCUS #SmallAnimalMedicine | |||
| Episode 5 – Two Week Takedown. THAT Panorama Episode, Cuffed ETTs in Cats & Tricky Cases, FEATURING CAT THE VET!! | 08 févr. 2026 | 01:05:29 | |
🎙️ Episode 5 – Two Week Takedown: THAT Panorama Episode, Cuffed ETTs in Cats & Tricky Cases… In this week’s Two Week Takedown, Brendan and Charlotte are joined by very SPECIAL GUEST @cat_the_vet for an honest, hilarious, and refreshingly real deep-dive into life on the vet front line 🐾 From that Panorama episode everyone’s been talking about, to cuffed endotracheal tubes in cats (yes, really), and difficult cases we struggle thinking about after the fact — nothing is off-limits. Expect: It’s conversational, educational, and unapologetically honest — with Cat the Vet bringing her trademark warmth, wit, and wisdom to the mic. Whether you’re in practice, studying vet med, or just love an inside look at the profession, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Hit play, grab a brew, and join the conversation. | |||
| Episode 4: Two-Week Takedown. Is Librela dangerous (?) and a new weekly NSAID. | 25 janv. 2026 | 00:54:52 | |
Episode 4: Two-Week Takedown. Is Librela dangerous and a new weekly NSAID... It’s time for another two-week takedown 🎙️ and we’re back with the things that have been filling up our consult rooms, group chats, and on-call brains over the last fortnight. In this episode, Brendan and Charlotte dive into the new weekly NSAID, daxocox—how it works, where it might fit into practice, and the questions we’re already being asked. We also tackle the big Librela debate, sharing honest thoughts, clinical experiences, and why opinions seem so divided. Along the way, we chat about teddy bears for guinea pigs, the lighter (and sometimes stranger) moments of clinical life, and much, much more that’s been cropping up in day-to-day practice. As always, it’s a relaxed, candid conversation between two practising vets—covering the news, the nuance, and the real-world realities behind the headlines. If you want to stay up to date, feel understood after a busy shift, and have a laugh while you’re at it, this one’s definitely worth a listen 🐾 | |||
| Episode 3 - Bonus Episode! Deep Dive into Head Tilt | 18 janv. 2026 | 00:57:57 | |
Episode 3: Deep Dive – Head Tilt That's right, the dreaded neuro! But don't worry, we're here to break it down for you. In this episode Brendan and Charlotte talk through how to approach head tilt cases across species, from vestibular disease in dogs, to working up head tilt in cats, and the truly impressive head tilts we can see in rabbits. We cover how to assess these patients in the consult room, what to focus on in your clinical exam, how to build a sensible diagnostic plan, and how treatment and prognosis can vary depending on the cause. We also discuss those tricky decision points—what you can manage in first opinion, what needs further investigation, and when referral is the right call. If head tilt makes your heart sink a little, or you just want a clearer, more confident approach to these cases, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can use straight away in practice. | |||
| Episode 2 - Two Week Takedown. Dreaded CMA report, no more IV fluids & blinking for angry cats! | 11 janv. 2026 | 00:51:41 | |
Episode 2: January 2026 Two-Week Takedown It’s our first full episode 🎉 and we’re kicking things off with the January 2026 two-week takedown. In this episode, Brendan and Charlotte chat about festive toxicities, questionable foreign bodies, the CMA report and what it could mean for the profession, dreaded dentals, and the joys and challenges of dealing with particularly feisty feline patients. As always, this is a relaxed, honest chat between two practising vets—covering the news, the clinical reality, and the things that have been filling up our consult rooms and WhatsApp chats over the last couple of weeks. If you want to stay up to date, feel seen after a busy on-call, and have a bit of a laugh along the way, this one’s well worth a listen. | |||
| Episode 1 - Who Are We? | 10 janv. 2026 | 00:03:00 | |
Hi and welcome to The Chatty Vets Podcast! 👋 We’re Brendan and Charlotte; two UK-based small animal general practice vets. If you work within the Veterinary Profession, then this is the podcast for you. In this short intro episode, we explain who we are, why we've started this podcast, and what’s coming up. Expect twice-monthly “two-week takedown” episodes where we chat through the latest UK vet news, drugs, papers, events, and the cases that have made us laugh, learn, or lose sleep. Plus, a monthly bonus episode where we deep dive into a clinical topic, consensus statement, or hot issue in practice. If you want to keep up to date, feel a bit less alone in practice, or just have something educational (yet a little bit silly) to listen to on the drive to work or during night shifts, this podcast is the one for you. | |||