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 caregivers alike, we actually have a really good chance of successfully treating these cases, as long as we take the path to getting to the correct diagnosis.

In this episode, Dr Katrin gives you her approach to categorizing the different causes of feline house soiling and how we can differentiate between the different presentations to find the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.

In this episode you will learn:

1.      The normal stages of kitten development and elimination

2.      Possible physical health contributions to Feline House Soiling

3.      How to differentiate between Urine Marking and Elimination presentations

4.      Where FIC (Feline Idiopathic Cystitis) fits into the puzzle

5.      Why addressing stress is vital in all cases of Feline House Soiling

Here are the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode:

1.      Salman, M. D., Hutchison, J., Ruch-Gallie, R., Kogan, L., New, J. C., Kass, P. H., & Scarlett, J. M. (2000). Behavioral Reasons for Relinquishment of Dogs and Cats to 12 Shelters. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 3(2), 93–106. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327604jaws0302_2

2.      Sung, W., Crowell-Davis, S. (2006). Elimination behavior patterns of domestic cats (Felis catus) with and without elimination behavior problems. JAVMA, 67(9), DOI: https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.67.9.1500

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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 episode, Dr Katrin explains her approach to solving Canine Elimination Problems and how she organizes the information provided to her to create a treatment plan that works!

In this episode you will learn:

1.      The normal stages of puppy development and elimination

2.      What to be able to expect when from puppies during house training

3.      Possible physical health contributors to house soiling in dogs of all ages

4.      Why learning is so important

5.      Why NEVER to punish a dog for soiling in the house

Here are the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode:

1.      Get your FREE HOUSE SOILING RESOURCES HERE:

https://trinityvetbehaviour.com/free-resources/

2.      Learn, A., Radosta, L., & Pike, A. (2020). Preliminary assessment of differences in completeness of house-training between dogs based on size. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 35, 19–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2019.08.003

3.      Yeon, S. C., Erb, H. N., & Houpt, K. A. (1999). A retrospective study of canine house soiling: Diagnosis and treatment. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 35(2), 101–106. https://doi.org/10.5326/15473317-35-2-101

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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 other.

This is a really stressful situation for everyone involved, including the cats involved in the hostility or fights, cats and other pets who are not involved in the fights and, of course, the caregivers.

But why do we see this so commonly in cats, why much more so than in other species?

Well, this is all down to cats’ unique sociability spectrums and Dr Katrin delves deep into this at the beginning of the episode.

What you will learn from this episode:

1.     Whether you should add a second (or third or fourth) cat to the home.

2.     Which cats are more likely to form good relationships with each other.

3.     How resources influence the social dynamic.

4.     How to practically begin an introduction process.

5.     When to ask for help!

This is a complex and often frustrating scenario and impacts everyone’s wellbeing and welfare so we really hope you enjoy this episode!

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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 different and individual) and how Dr Daphne is bringing Behavioural Medicine to the wonderful country of Singapore.

Dr Katrin chat about her challenges in setting up this brand-new service in the Middle East and the parallels between this in the expat hubs of the UAE and Singapore.

Both Drs reflect on how Behavioural Medicine has made them better practitioners and how they view their patients quite differently, even after 25 year in General Practice.

They talk about the families behind the pet and providing a safe space for them to share their frustrations and challenges of living with pets with Behaviour Problems.

This is such as cool and global episode and you won’t want to miss this, especially if you are a vet considering a residency in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine yourself!

We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much reflection, soul searching and great information!

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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 your dog is suffering from this (videos will be your best friend) and how you can get help to address this important behavioural problem.

In this episode you will learn:

1.      How genetics, learning and the environment contribute to the development of Separation Related Behaviours.

2.      Why pandemic puppies may be predisposed.

3.      The classic presenting signs of Separation Related Behaviours.

4.      How a multi-modal treatment approach.

5.      Why you should be contacting a Veterinary Behaviourist to help!

We also chat about the strain that Separation Related Behaviours can put on caregivers and how this may affect their lives in so many ways, this is definitely not an easy Behavioural Challenge to live with. We understand that and we are here to help!

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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 behavioural health and Natasha tells us which environmental change she thought worked best in helping to alleviate Spokie’s fear and anxiety.

Natasha also lets us in to a few secrets about what worked for her regarding Spokie’s daily medication administration!

If you are a cat lover or if you are living with a fearful kitty cat, then this episode is a must listen for you!

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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 similarities between fear, phobia, and anxiety.

2.      How to tell if this is an adaptive or maladaptive response to the pet’s internal or external environment.

3.      What causes and contributes to these presentations?

4.      How you can help your pet or patient if you suspect they may have an anxiety disorder or are suffering form fears and phobias.

There is so much in this episode and will set listeners up for following episodes that diver deeper into specific presentations such as separation anxiety and noise phobias.

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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 (feline idiopathic cystitis) in cats.

We can see time and time again how physical and mental/emotional health are intertwined and these two presentations are perfect examples of this.

Dr Gaelle chats about some of the diets the Hill’s Pet Food has developed to help support both stress-related gastro-intestinal disease as well as FIC.

What you will learn in this episode:

1.      How stress affects physical health and vice versa.

2.      What you can do to treat or prevent stress-related GI disease with diets and probiotics.

3.      The pathophysiology of FIC in cats and how stress is a contributor in 75% of cases under the age of 10 years.

4.      How diets can contribute to the treatment and long-term management of FIC in cats.

Here are the links to the scientific studies mentioned by Dr Katrin and Dr Gaelle in this episode:

1.      Marion, M., Lecoindre, P., Marlois, N., Mège, C., Béata, C., Sarcey, G., & Muller, G. (2017). Link between gastric chronic diseases and anxiety in dogs. Dog Behavior, 3(3), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.4454/DB.V3I3.63

2.      Beata, C., Beaumont-Graff, E., Coll, V., Cordel, J., Marion, M., Massal, N., Marlois, N., & Tauzin, J. (2007). Effect of alpha-casozepine (Zylkene) on anxiety in cats. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 2(2), 40–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2007.02.002

3.      Beata, C., Beaumont-Graff, E., Diaz, C., Marion, M., Massal, N., Marlois, N., Muller, G., & Lefranc, C. (2007). Effects of alpha-casozepine (Zylkene) versus selegiline hydrochloride (Selgian, Anipryl) on anxiety disorders in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 2(5), 175–183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2007.08.001

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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 physically as well as mentally and emotionally.

Dr Katrin explains the physiological stress hormone cascades and how they can be dysregulated to cause “toxic” or “chronic” stress, which can be detrimental to overall health.

She also chats about the “stress bucket”, a visual representation of what she hopes to achieve when putting together a treatment plan and a really tangible way for pet caregivers to look at stress in their pets.

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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 if this is exuberant or playful behaviour or if this is aggression driven by negative emotions such as fear or frustration?

Well, have a listen to this episode where Dr Katrin chats to Faryal about her kitty cat Simba who, in the past, showed just such behaviours. Dr Katrin explains how she helped Faryal and Simba overcome these behavioural challenges with a tailor made treatment plan.

Another super interesting aspect of this episode is the fact that Faryal works with behaviourally challenged children and she chats about how these skills helped her understand Simba’s behavioural challenges better and how she was able to transfer some of her knowledge to better understanding and showing empathy for Simba in this situation.

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 same when it comes to mental and emotional ill health?

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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 her top 10 reasons (although there are many more) why punishment-based training it NOT the way we want to go when working with our animals and why it is not sustainable or what we should be doing from a quality of life and welfare point of view.

Dr Katrin also talks about what to look out for when choosing or recommending a trainer, because we definitely DO NOT want to be using or recommending aversive based trainers, shock trainers or “Balanced Trainers”.

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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.      Connection

4.      Coping Strategies

5.      Cognitive Abilities

We use these not only to treat but also to monitor our patients to make sure they are progressing in the way we want them to.

Emotional wellbeing and safety are extremely important to us, especially in the patient demographic we see, and we have found that using the “5 Cs” as guidelines in our treatment approach has made a world of difference to these patients!

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it!

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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 your pet’s experience at the veterinary clinic even better?

Then this episode is for you!

Dr Katrin chats to UK based Veterinary Nurse, Nikki McLeod, who is doing amazing things in her general practice in Scotland and teaching both peers as well as pet caregivers about the small things they can do to improve their pet or patient’s experience both at home as well as at the veterinary clinic.

Learn about the continuing education opportunities available for Veterinary Nurses and how they can make a HUGE impact to animal wellbeing and welfare!

A really great episode with a truly passionate pet care professional!

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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 between the colloquial use of the word “dominance” and its technical definition in ethology.

2.      How our domestic pet dogs differ from wolves in so many ways.

3.      Early wolf experiments by biologist David Mech and how these have influenced training methodologies.

4.      Why dominance and aversion-based training can be SO harmful for our pet dogs.

5.      Better ways of looking at the value of resources and how associative learning plays a big role.

Here are the papers and references Dr Katrin mentions during the podcast:

1.    Bradshaw, J. W. S., Blackwell, E. J., & Casey, R. A. (2009). Dominance in domestic dogs-useful construct or bad habit? Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 4(3), 135–144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2008.08.004

2.    American Veterinary Society on Animal Behavior. (2008). Position Statement on the Use of Dominance Theory. 1–4. https://avsab.ftlbcdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dominance_Position_Statement-download.pdf

3.    Dominance in Dogs – Fact or Fiction, Barry Eaton, Dogwise Publishing

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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 same when it comes to mental and emotional ill health?

In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Eva, whose lovely boy Atlas was just such a puppy, about their journey together and how Atlas is doing now.

Listen as they talk about:

1.      Early life influences.

2.      Being committed to behavioural health.

3.      Understanding that there are good days and not so good days in any behavioural journey.

4.      How psychopharmaceutical medication helped Atlas be less fearful and reactive and grow into a wonderful, well-adjusted adult dog.

Here is the paper Dr Katrin mentions during the podcast:

McAuliffe, L. R., Koch, C. S., Serpell, J., & Campbell, K. L. (2022). Associations Between Atopic Dermatitis and Anxiety, Aggression, and Fear-Based Behaviors in Dogs. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 58(4), 161–167. https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7210

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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, Dr Katrin chats about the importance of physical health as a part of behavioural health and how amazed she has been at how many of her over 400 clinical behaviour cases have had physical health contributions.

Dr Katrin shares her top 5 physical health contributors, remembering of course, that ANY physical health presentation can affect behavioural health.

Here is what you will learn:

1.      The gut microbiome is important!

2.      Always look for pain!

3.      If a physical health contribution is left undiagnosed and/or untreated, it will be much more difficult, maybe even impossible, to bring about long lasting behaviour change.

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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 Scientific Communications at SV Animal Health, one of the largest veterinary health supply companies in the Middle East.

Their conversation begins by taking a look at the Royal Canin Calm Diet, a veterinary prescription diet for cats and small dogs that contains a number of ingredients that promote behavioural health and wellbeing. Dr Katrin explains how she uses the diet in her behaviour patients, and both stress the practicalities and economic gains when using a diet (you feed your pet anyway!) as a therapeutic agent.

They then move on to chatting about another wonderful group of products, the pheromone products, specifically Feliway® and Adaptil®, which are both made by Ceva, and how they can successfully be implemented into a treatment plan for complex behaviour cases, but also how they are so beneficial in many everyday life situations.

Here are some takeaways from the episode:

1.      When using diets and supplements, always make sure you are choosing products based on scientific evidence.

2.      Diets are a great way to positively influence your pet’s health without breaking the bank! You feed your pet anyway, so why not choose a diet that will enhance their health and wellbeing!

3.      Diets and pheromones are GREAT options for multi-pet households (think herd health!).

4.      EVERY puppy should have the benefit of an Adaptil® puppy collar to help them adjust to their new life, family, and environment!

Here are the scientific papers mentioned by Dr Katrin and Dr Hannah in this episode:

·         DePorter, T. L., Bledsoe, D. L., Beck, A., & Ollivier, E. (2019). Evaluation of the efficacy of an appeasing pheromone diffuser product vs placebo for management of feline aggression in multi-cat households: a pilot study. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 21(4), 293–305. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X18774437

·         Pereira, J. S., Fragoso, S., Beck, A., Lavigne, S., Varejão, A. S., & da Graça Pereira, G. (2016). Improving the feline veterinary consultation: the usefulness of Feliway spray in reducing cats’ stress. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 18(12), 959–964. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X15599420

·         Chadwin, R. M., Bain, M. J., & Kass, P. H. (2017). Effect of a synthetic feline facial pheromone product on stress scores and incidence of upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 251(4), 413–420. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.251.4.413

·         Landsberg, G., Milgram, B., Mougeot, I., Kelly, S., & de Rivera, C. (2017). Therapeutic effects of an alpha-casozepine and L-tryptophan supplemented diet on fear and anxiety in the cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 19(6), 594–602. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X16669399

·         Griffith, C. A., Steigerwald, E. S., & Buffington, C. A. T. (2000). Effects of a synthetic facial pheromone on behavior of cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 217(8), 1154–1156. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2000.217.1154

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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 psychopharmaceutical medication?

How do you know what your pet needs or would benefit from?

Do supplements work and when could they be used instead of Behaviour Medications?

In this episode, Dr Katrin explains the 5 main differences between supplements and medication and how she decides what to reach for when establishing a treatment plan for her Behaviour Patients.

Here are some things you will learn:

1.      Who can and cannot prescribe medication.

2.      What kind of support and monitoring you will need if your pet is prescribed behaviour medication.

3.      Which behaviour medications are especially formulated and licensed for pets?

4.      Efficacy – will supplements really work?

5.      Side effects and interactions with other agents.

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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 individual cat personalities within the household, and we learn about the challenges that existed for both the cats as well as their lovely caregiver, Theresia.

Many cats, especially if they are not related or if they had different experiences in their socialization periods, find it difficult to live with one another, and this can result in aggression, fear, and stress for everyone involved.

Dr Katrin chats to the lovely Theresia about her multi-cat home, the individual challenges the cats were experiencing when they first met, and how she helped to restore harmony back to the home for both the cats and Theresia.

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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 feline Behaviour Problem presented to Veterinary Behaviourists globally.

While these cases are mostly complex and multifactorial and often require the assistance of a professional, litter box optimization is almost always part of the treatment plan.

Here’s what we cover:

1.      Size

2.      Number

3.      Location

4.      The ideal litter

5.      Cleanliness

6.      Deodorisers and liners – are they useful?

7.      Covered versus Uncovered

If you want to learn more about feline resources such as Litterboxes, have a listen to Episode 18!

Papers on litterboxes:

Grigg et.al. (2013). Litter box preference in domestic cats: covered versus uncovered. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Guy et.al. (2014). Litterbox size preference in domestic cats. Journal of Veterinary Behavior. 9:78-82

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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 meet our cats’ behavioural needs in different circumstances.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1.      How to provide safe spaces in different settings.

2.      Your cat’s most important resources and how to provide them.

3.      Why play and predation are SO important for your cat.

4.      What good human-cat interactions look like.

5.      All about the importance of your cat’s sense of smell.

These 5 pillars are the cornerstone of all feline Behaviour Consultations – learn why they are so important and how you can implement them!

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Episode 17 – Top Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs – with Dr Katrin and Ilse

In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat about possible behaviour modification strategies that can be useful when dealing with aggressive dogs.

Of course, these should only be utilized in the context of a comprehensive treatment plan, and Dr Katrin explains why!

Here’s what we cover:

1.      A great exercise to help get you and your dog out of those tricky situations.

2.      Why muzzle- and crate training can be so very useful when working with aggressive dogs.

3.      One cue your dog should learn that may save their life.

4.      How to overcome barrier frustration.

5.      Why we don’t use “obedience” based training methods.

Living with a dog who shows aggressive behaviours can be challenging and in this episode, we give you some practical strategies that are going to be game-changing for you and your dog!

If you’d like to know more about safety management strategies and techniques, tune into episode 13!

Episode 13 Apple Podcast

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Episode 16 – When Dogs and Children clash - Shaun and Crunchie’s Journey

What happens if your dog is aggressive to your new baby, your new family member?

What should you do?

Should you re-home your dog or even put them to sleep?

Whilst this may be necessary in some cases, there are SO many things that can be done to help and overcome these distressing situations.

In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Shaun, who was in this exact position.

Here’s what we cover:

1.      The initial consultation Shaun and his family had with Dr Katrin and the a-ha moments that came out of this.

2.      Safety management strategies put into practice.

3.      How medication and treating Crunchie’s pain worked wonders.

4.      Training techniques that really helped.

5.      The unexpected positive outcomes for the whole family including Shaun’s baby daughter.

This is such a heart-warming episode that highlights the importance of advocating for your pet, finding ways to reduce their stress levels and just being absolutely amazing doggie caregivers!

If you’d like to know more about safety management strategies and techniques, tune into episode 13!

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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 feline patients as well as giving cat caregivers an insight into what they can and should expect from their veterinary practice.

These tips are so easy to implement and absolutely won’t break the bank and will make an IMMEDIATE difference to kitty cats in veterinary practices everywhere.

Dr Katrin and Nora end up by giving you their “one thing they couldn’t live without” when it comes to Fear Free, Cat-Friendly Practice.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you are a veterinary professional or cat-lover!

We really hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode 15 – Aggression at the Veterinary Clinic

This is one of the topics Dr Katrin gets most questions about from both Pet Caregivers as well as Veterinary Teams.

What to do when pets act aggressively at the veterinary clinic?

What you can expect from this episode:

1.      The main reasons why pets act aggressively or defensively at the veterinary clinic.

2.      5 things that Pet Caregivers and Veterinary Teams can do to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress, and therefore defensive behaviours at the veterinary clinic.

3.      The Care versus Task approach.

4.      The value of being an ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic and a Fear Free certified professional.

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Episode 14 – Talking XL Bullys and the UK Breed Ban with Dr Sophie White

The XL Bully Breed Ban is sadly a big topic in England, Wales and Scotland at the moment and is putting huge amounts of pressure and stress on all stakeholders involved including dog owners, shelters and rescues, veterinary teams and veterinarians working in Behaviour Medicine.

In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Dr Sophie White, a veterinarian working in the behaviour sector in the UK about this topic.

In this Episode you will learn about:

1.      Which dogs fall under the category of XL Bully breed types and are subject to the ban.

2.      The most important timelines and deadlines for owners of XL Bully breed types.

3.      The stress this situation is placing on dog owners and professionals in the UK.

4.      Muzzles and leashes – how we can meet the behavioural needs of these restricted dogs.

5.      Bigger picture learning from this situation.

If you would like to know more or support the owners and professionals in this situation, please have a look at Dr Sophie White’s resources:

https://www.veterinarybehavioursupport.com/thebullyboardroom

Public Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/TheBullyBoardroom

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Episode 13 – When Dogs and Cats Bite – Safety Management and Behavioural First Aid

“Help, my dog or cat has just bitten a person or another animal. I don’t know what to do next.”

These are the words that clients often come to us with. They are sad, distressed, angry, and scared. Because they don’t want their families or others to be in danger and they are scared about what this could mean for their pet.

And, most importantly, they don’t know what to do next.

In this episode, Dr Katrin talks about exactly that. What to do when your pet has been aggressive.

Listen as she dives into Safety Management Strategies and Behavioural First Aid options that you can implement immediately as soon as there has been an aggressive event to keep everyone safe before moving on to a more comprehensive Behaviour Consultation, understanding why your pet is behaving this way and embarking on a treatment journey.

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Episode 12 –- From Separation Anxiety and Fear of People to becoming an International Jetsetter! Eileen and Mutley’s Journey

In this episode, schoolteacher and dog mom, Eileen, shares her and her canine companion Mutley’s amazing behavioural health journey. When Dr Katrin first met Eileen and Mutley in March 2020, they were struggling with Mutley’s Separation Anxiety, Fear of People coming into the home, Fear at the Veterinary Clinic and having his nails trimmed. Listen as Eileen talks about finding Dr Katrin and her team, building that trust relationship and her worries and concerns when the idea of using psychopharmaceutical medications to help Mutley’s anxieties was first mentioned by Dr Katrin.

Dr Katrin and Eileen also chat about how they prepared Mutley for 2 international air flights, one to Ireland and one to their current home in Germany.

This is such a relatable episode for all canine caregivers who live with a dog with anxiety, and leaves a strong feeling of hope that there is a way forward!

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Episode 11 – Welcome to the New Year and our 30 Day Pet Appreciation Challenge

Happy New Year!!!!!!

I hope that 2024 brings you and your pets all the joy, love, and happiness!

This episode is all about just how much we love and appreciate our pets and that very important human-animal bond.

To honour this, I am inviting you to join our 30 day Pet Appreciation Challenge over in our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepetbehaviourcommunity where we challenge you to post one post per day of either of the following:

        1. Something that your pet did to make you smile.

     2. An adventure you and your pet went on.

     3. Something your pet did to enrich your life.

There are 3 AMAZING prizes up for grabs at the end of the month for those of you who went all-in in this challenge!

See you in the group!

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Episode 10 – The Emotional Experience – A Conversation with Andrew Hale

Andrew Hale is a human psychologist and long-time dog professional who is passionate about the emotional experience of both animals and caregivers.

In this episode, Dr Katrin and Andrew chat about The Emotional Experience – what it is and how everyone including our pets has one, the idea of Emotional Safety of pets, caregivers and pet care professionals, and the concept of Task versus Care.

This episode is an absolute must-listen for everyone who is interested in learning more about how their pets feel and why this is so very important!

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Episode 9 – Getting Ready for the Holiday Season from a Pet Mental & Emotional Health Perspective

Yes, the festive season is upon us once again. Decorations, feasts, and family gatherings. Whilst some pets love this time of year, for others, it can be challenging. In this episode, Dr Katrin shares her 7 top tips for keeping our pets MENTALLY and EMOTIONALLY safe and healthy during the holiday season.

Learn about stable routines, safe places, stranger danger, and quality time, to name a few. The whole team at The Pet Behaviour Chat wishes you a happy, safe and peaceful festive season filled with love, laughter and, of course, happy and healthy pets!

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Episode 8 – Alex & Tiglet’s Journey

Join Dr Katrin as she chats to Alex about her cat Tiglet’s behavioural journey. Learn how Tiglet’s aggressive behaviours towards family members was getting worse and worse and how addressing Tiglet’s chronic pain helped reduce her levels of arousal and aggression. Dr Katrin and Alex chat about which medications helped Tiglet and stress the importance of a comprehensive treatment plan including environmental management  - the simple act of asking friends to take their shoes off turned into a game changer for Tiglet’s behavioural health! As a veterinary nurse, Alex is very passionate about helping pets in their senior years to live their best lives and Dr Katrin couldn’t agree more!

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What’s in a Title? Debunking the labels of Pet Behaviour Professionals

Veterinary Behaviourist, Behaviourist, Behaviour Consultant, Trainer… it’s all so confusing… how do you know which professional to choose, who does what and who will be best suited to help you and your pet?

In this episode, Dr Katrin unpacks the differences between Pet Behaviour Professionals to highlight their strengths and areas of focus and give some clarity to pet caretakers and anyone who is a bit confused!                 

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Introducing Nora Shackleford, RVN, ISFM Cat Advocate and Fear Free Professional! Nora is a Veterinary Nurse who has a huge passion for all things feline and is part of Dr Katrin’s Cat Behaviour Team. In this episode, find out how Nora and Dr Katrin collaborate to educate cat owners about feline behaviour and feline behaviour problems.

Learn about the concept of preventative Behavioural Medicine and meet one of Nora’s favourite Behaviour Patients, Wiley, a 17-year-old cat who has captured all our hearts!                                                                                  

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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 without when it comes to Fear Free Veterinary Care!

We specifically wanted to share “Quick Win”, easy to implement and very affordable ways of improving your own Fear Free approach, things the whole team can get behind.

This episode is a must listen if you are a veterinarian, veterinary nurse, veterinary receptionist, pet care professional or pet caregiver that wants to improve every patient- and pet experience in the veterinary clinic!

We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!

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The Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan! What does it look like and what does it include?

In this episode, Dr Katrin shares her multi-modal approach to treating Pet Behaviour Problems.

Learn about environmental management, behaviour modification, treating underlying physical medical health concerns and using psychopharmaceutical medication, supplements, pheromones, and diets in Dr Katrin’s “5 M” approach.

You will definitely not want to miss this episode, especially if you are a pet parent looking to understand the process of establishing a treatment plan or a pet professional with a strong interest in seeing clinical behaviour cases.

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In this episode, Dr. Katrin chats to Tessa whose canine companion Malu suffers from epilepsy and has a generalised anxiety disorder. Tessa shares her and Malu’s journey to becoming almost seizure-free and a much calmer, more confident and overall much happier pup.

 Key Highlights:

 [00:01 - 06:59] Tessa's heartfelt desire to foster and adopt a dog

The courageous rescue of Malu from a perilous highway.

Malu's evolution into a cherished and permanent part of Tessa's life.

Unraveling the profound impact of Malu's seizure disorder on his behaviour.

 [07:00 - 14:45] Navigating Malu's Behavioural Challenges

Transitioning from addressing neurological issues to focusing on behaviour.

Recognizing and managing Malu's anxiety as a key priority.

The initial consultation experience to assess Malu's behaviour in a new environment.

Valuable insights, takeaways, and the emotional impact of living with an anxious dog.

 [14:46 - 22:27] Medications and Behavioural Progress

Tessa's acceptance and understanding of behaviour medications.

Coping with initial challenges and side effects.

Managing medication-related issues like appetite loss and mental changes.

The importance of patience, persistence, and realistic expectations in behaviour change.

 [22:27 - 33:55] Collaborative Training and Goals

The benefits of tailored training for Malu.

Understanding Malo's triggers and preferences.

Building confidence and cognitive thinking.

Effective communication and responsiveness in training.

 [33:56 - 38:13] Closing Segment

Encouragement for pet owners to seek help for behavioural problems in their pets.

The importance of prioritizing a pet's mental and emotional well-being.

Acknowledging the individuality of each pet and addressing their unique needs.

Plans for future check-ins to offer continued support and insights to pet owners.

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Have you ever wondered what a Veterinary Behaviour Consultation actually looks like? In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides a comprehensive glimpse into the Pet Behaviour Consultation process, shedding light on what pet parents can discover about their pet's behavioural issues and what valuable insights they'll gain by the consultation's conclusion.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 02:46] Behaviour Consultations vs. Standard Vet Visits

Behaviour consultations involve an extensive process beyond typical vet visits.

[02:47 - 06:23] Step 1 and Step 2: Gathering Information

Step 1: Pre-Consultation Questionnaire, videos and floor plans

Step 2: In-Depth Behavioural History

Detailed Behavioural history assessment using the information gathered.

[06:24 - 11:02] Step 3 and Step 4: Medical History and Understanding Body Language

Step 3: Detailed medical history assessment

Identifying physical contributors to behavioural issues.

Step 4: Body Language and Emotional Health

                        Assessing body language for emotional cues.

Educating clients about the importance of pets' mental and emotional health 

[11:02 - 15:22] Step 5 and Step 6: Diagnosis and Setting Expectations

Step 5: Diagnosis

Formulating a differential diagnosis list for behaviour issues.

Understanding that behaviour problems may have multiple diagnoses.

Step 6: Setting Realistic Expectations

Discussing and defining realistic outcomes for behaviour modification.

Evaluating if pet owners' expectations align with achievable results.

Guiding pet parents on adjusting their mindset and goals for a successful outcome.

[15:23 - 18:24] Step 7: Co-Designing the Treatment Plan and Ongoing Support

            Collaborative creation of an initial treatment plan with clients.

Flexibility of the treatment plan to accommodate changes.

Provision of immediate action strategies for clients.

Emphasis on safety management and sometimes doing less. 

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In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn introduces Ilse Fourie, an accomplished CBCC-KA, DipCABT, CertCAB, MA, and a Fear Free Certified Trainer. Dr. Katrin and Ilse work together on all dog behaviour cases, combining their unique knowledge and skillsets to provide the very best outcomes for their patients. Join them in a captivating conversation as they delve into the intricacies of their holistic and effective approach to resolving canine behaviour challenges.

 Ilse, a certified companion animal behavior consultant and trainer, holds a Master's Degree in Art. She's passionate about teaching and dogs. Ilse earned CertCAB and DipCABT certifications through COAPE International, becoming a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA) and a Fear Free Professional.

Collaborating with Dr. Katrin Jahn, Ilse excels in modifying patient behaviors. She teaches puppy and adolescent life skills, advocating for positive, science-based training, with a strong focus on dogs' emotional well-being.

 Key Highlights:

 [00:01 - 04:42] Ilse's Impressive Journey with Dogs

Dr. Katrin introduces Ilse Fourie, a highly qualified collaborator from the German Veterinary Clinic and Trinity Veterinary Behaviour.

Ilse shares her journey into dog behaviour, highlighting her transition to full-time behaviour work.

 [04:43 - 10:54] Ilse's Dynamic Day-to-Day Role

Ilse's daily routine varies greatly, primarily focusing on behaviour cases, puppy life skills, and training clients.

Her role involves working closely with Dr. Katrin on behaviour modification and tailored puppy development.

Flexibility is key as she adapts to each dog's unique needs, ensuring the best approach in behaviour modification and training.

 [10:55 - 20:44] The Unique Collaboration of Veterinary Behaviourist and Trainer

Dr. Katrin and Ilse discuss the importance of having behaviour experts in veterinary clinics.

They highlight how behaviour modification and medical treatment go hand in hand for a pet's well-being.

The unique collaboration between a veterinary behaviourist and a trainer results in a holistic and specialized approach to pet care.

Ilse and Dr. Katrin share insights into their collaborative process during initial consultations, tailoring treatment plans to individual patients.       

 [20:44 - 30:55] A Therapeutic Approach to Dog Behaviour

Dr. Katrin and Ilse discuss their approach to working with dog behaviour cases, emphasizing a therapeutic and patient-first perspective.

They explain the importance of setting clear, realistic goals with the dog's guardian during the initial session.

Ilse elaborates on her process, which involves assessing the dog's history, motivations, and threshold, and then focusing on relationship building, emotional regulation, and enrichment.

They highlight their unique approach of addressing the emotional well-being of dogs before attempting to modify behaviours, creating a holistic and specialized method.

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In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn welcomes you to "The Pet Behaviour Chat," an engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of pet behavior. In our inaugural episode, Dr. Katrin shares her personal journey as a veterinarian with over two decades of experience and sheds light on her decision to embark on a residency in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. Discover the passion that drives her commitment to enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of animals, and gain insights into the exciting topics and valuable insights this podcast has in store for you. Join us for a captivating exploration of all things pet behavior!

 Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 05:57] Dr Jahn's Veterinary Journey and Commitment to Animal Well-Being

Dr Katrin Jahn brings over two decades of veterinary expertise to her practice.

She graduated from the University of Munich and gained valuable experience in the UK.

Her adventurous spirit led her to open the German Veterinary Clinic in Abu Dhabi.

She is dedicated to addressing the mental and emotional well-being of animals alongside their physical health.

[05:58 - 11:40] Journey into Veterinary Behavior Medicine

Dr Katrin Jahn embarked on a unique non-traditional residency in behavior medicine, allowing her to stay in her own practice.

She is supervised by board certified specialists, Dr Theresa DePorter and Dr Kersti Seksel, ensuring high-quality guidance.

She has gained invaluable experience by handling nearly 400 clinical behavior cases, making her a seasoned expert in behavior medicine.

Her extensive case exposure emphasizes the intricate relationship between physical health, environment, and behavior in pets.

[11:40 - 17:39] Introduction to the Pet Behavior Chat Podcast

Discover Trinity Veterinary Behavior, her global online platform for spreading knowledge.

Dr Jahn's mission to raise awareness and provide resources.

Target audience diversity, including pet parents, veterinarians, trainers, and more.

She emphasizes building a strong pet behavior community.

Her expertise extends to a variety of species, from dogs and cats to birds, rabbits, horses, and even reptiles, ensuring a wide range of topics to explore in the podcast.          

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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 fireworks and thunderstorms.

Cats are likely also affected by noises, but because they tend to hide in these circumstances, pet caregivers might not notice this, and they are even less likely to get the help they might need.

In this episode, Dr Katrin chats about:

·         The different diagnoses when it comes to noises - is it a phobia, fear or sensitivity?

·         The signs your dog might show if they are fearful of noises

·         Why household electrical appliances are important

·         How dogs hear differently from humans and what that means for them

·         How we can manage the environment to help

·         Counter-conditioning to noises

·         Supplements, pheromones and medications

Here are some of the papers Dr Katrin mentioned in this episode:

1.      An open-label prospective study of the use of l-theanine (Anxitane) in storm-sensitive client-owned dogs, Amy L. Pike, Debra F. Horwitz, Heidi Lobprise, JVB, 2015, Vol 10:4, pp324-331, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2015.04.001

2.      Dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel for noise associated acute anxiety and fear in dogs—a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, Vet Record, 2017, M. Korpivaara, K. Laapas, M. Huhtinen, B. Schöning, K. Overall

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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 affect the brain, the brain’s health and, ultimately, behaviour.

In this episode, you will learn:

·         How genetics and epigenetics affect behaviour

·         How small details such as where a puppy is located in their mom’s womb can affect behaviour

·         Why Neurotransmitters are EVERYTHING 😊

·         What happens if communication in the brain is disrupted

·         How neurological, gastro-intestinal and dermatological disease as well as pain can affect behaviour

Some of the research papers Dr Katrin talks about in this episode:

1.      Amadei, E., Cantile, C., Gazzano, A., Pierantoni, L., & Mariti, C. (2021). The link between neurology and behavior in veterinary medicine: A review. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 46, 40–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2021.07.003

2.      Watson, F., Rusbridge, C., Packer, R. M. A., Casey, R. A., Heath, S., & Volk, H. A. (2018). A review of treatment options for behavioural manifestations of clinical anxiety as a comorbidity in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Veterinary Journal, 238, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.06.001

3.      McAuliffe, L. R., Koch, C. S., Serpell, J., & Campbell, K. L. (2022). Associations Between Atopic Dermatitis and Anxiety, Aggression, and Fear-Based Behaviors in Dogs. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 58(4), 161–167. https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7210

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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 experience in treating small mammals such as rabbits.

Dr Katrin chats to Dr Isabelle about the complexities of rabbit behaviour, the most common rabbit behaviour problems and what both veterinarians as well as rabbit caregivers can do to optimize rabbit environment, both in the veterinary clinic and at home.

What you will learn in this episode:

1.      Rabbits are social creatures and should never be housed alone.

2.      The 3 most common behaviour problems in rabbits.

3.      How to optimize rabbit environment in the veterinary clinic and at home.

4.      How to handle rabbits gently to maximize their welfare.

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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 course, the patients.

They chat about the challenging creation of the SOPs, the practical implementation of a Fear Free approach, the day of the assessment and what the big wins have been on the back of this.

But, even more importantly, the conversation includes so much about the ethos of working in a Fear Free way and the impact this has on the experience, welfare and clinical outcomes of the patients.

This is SUCH a great episode, and whether you are a vet, vet nurse, pet parent or pet care professional, we hope you will be inspired!

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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 challenges, as do puppies that have altered genetics or are challenged epigenetically, however, shelters bring their own set of circumstances with them and, if you are considering getting a puppy from a shelter, I would advise that you do some research and go into the puppy adventure with eyes wide open!

In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Carol, who, together with her husband Paul, adopted the lovely Marley from a shelter in Abu Dhabi as a puppy.

Have a listen as they chat about Marley’s unique behavioural challenges, how these affected Carol and Paul and how Dr Katrin and Ilse helped them understand Marley better and put a treatment plan in place to help Marley become a happier, healthier individual, one that the whole family can now enjoy!

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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 scenarios, discuss the right kind of muzzle and perfect muzzle fit for your dog and chat you through the basics of teaching your dog to wear a muzzle comfortably and with confidence.

You will also learn how Dr Katrin and Ilse use muzzles with their Behaviour Patients and why, in Dr Katrin’s opinion, muzzles should NEVER be used for cats.

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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 you can do to help and treat these cats?

Then this episode is for you!

Dr Katrin chats through the main causes of both Feline Psychogenic Alopecia and Pica and how she navigates a work up and designs a treatment plan for these patients.

In this episode you will learn:

1.      The normal grooming pattern of cats

2.      Why a physical medical work up is SO important in these cases

3.      Why cats eat rubber items and chew and eat wool blankets

4.      How to treat Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Cats

5.      How to avoid expensive and risky foreign body surgeries

Learn more about Feline Idiopathic Cystitis in Episode 30 HERE

Here are the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode:

1.      Waisglass, S.E., Landsberg, G. (2006). Underlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psychogenic alopecia. JAVMA, 228:11, 1705-1709.

https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.228.11.1705

2.      Borns-Weil, S., Emmanuel, C., Longo, J., Kini, N., Barton, B., Smith, A., & Dodman, N. H. (2015). A case-control study of compulsive wool-sucking in Siamese and Birman cats (n = 204). Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 10(6), 543–548. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2015.07.038

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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 clinic and how you can design your home to best accommodate both your cat’s needs as well as your own aesthetic.

In this episode you will learn:

1.      All about the essential feline resources

2.      How to provide resources in the most optimal way for your cat

3.      Why resources are an important part of preventative feline behavioural medicine

4.      How resources can be a fun part of your home- or clinic life

5.      How Nora has created a new job title for herself – “Feline Interior Designer”

If you would like to book an in-person or virtual “Feline Home Design” session with Nora, please email us at:

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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 really requires the help and support of an expert!

In this episode you will learn:

1.      The definition of Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours

2.      The big 5 groups of ARBs

3.      What we need to think about when it comes to physical medical rule outs

4.      What breeds are predisposed

5.      How to treat these patients

Here are some of the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode:

1.      Moon-Fanelli, A. A., Dodman, N. H., & Cottam, N. (2007). Blanket and flank sucking in Doberman Pinschers. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 231(6), 907–912. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.231.6.907

2.      Dodman, N. H., Karlsson, E. K., Moon-Fanelli, A., Galdzicka, M., Perloski, M., Shuster, L., Lindblad-Toh, K., & Ginns, E. I. (2010). A canine chromosome 7 locus confers compulsive disorder susceptibility. Molecular Psychiatry, 15(1), 8–10. https://doi.org/10.1038/mp.2009.111

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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 pet caregiver’s life so knowing the medications well is an absolute must!

In this episode you will learn

1.      The definition of “psychotropic medication”

2.      Why obtaining a diagnosis is so important

3.      How the medications act in the body, especially the brain

4.      How medication fits into a comprehensive treatment plan

5.      Patient choice and doing no harm 

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