Best Dacvb Podcasts (2025)

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101 Resilience in Dogs with Bobbie Bhambree 47:42

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Episode 101 – Resilience in Dogs with Bobbie Bhambree I absolutely loved this conversation with the wonderful Bobbie Bhambree, Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, about her game-changing work around Resilience and Resilience Conditioning in dogs. Bobbie shares the story of how she and Veterinary Neuroscientist, Kathy Murphy, developed the Canine Resilien…

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100 Welcome to The Veterinary Behaviour Chat 14:11

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Episode 100 – Welcome to The Veterinary Behaviour Chat Welcome to the very first episode of The Veterinary Behaviour Chat Podcast, the evolution from The Pet Behaviour Chat! In this first episode of The Veterinary Behaviour Chat, I talk about the journey behind this re-brand and re-launch, and my vision for the future of the podcast. This is a spac…

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099 Tanya and Bruno’s Story 43:32

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Episode 99 – Tanya and Bruno’s Story This is one of my favourite patient- and client stories! From the beautiful island of Samos in Greece to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, Bruno has had a very varied and sometimes challenging life. Tanya reached out to me when Bruno became increasingly sound sensitive after arriving in Abu Dhabi, to the point where he h…

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098 The 4 Pillars of reducing Fear, Anxiety and Stress in the Veterinary Clinic 34:54

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Episode 98 – The 4 Pillars of reducing Fear, Anxiety and Stress in the Veterinary Clinic Improving emotional safety and the patient experience in the Veterinary Clinic is such a passion topic of mine and I loved recording this episode on the 4 main areas I focus on when it comes to reducing fear, anxiety and stress in our Veterinary Patients. Here …

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097 Risk Assessment 24:20

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Episode 97 – Risk Assessment Comprehensively assessing the risk of a Behaviour Case can be one of the most important things to do when you are first presented with a patient. Whether you’re a GP vet faced with a tricky situation, a Vet or Veterinary Nurse with an interest in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, or a non-Veterinary Behaviour practitioner,…

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096 The Veterinary Behaviour First Aid Kit 21:38

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Episode 96 – The Veterinary Behaviour First Aid Kit How many times does it happen that a patient presents with a Behavioural Presentation that you don’t feel fully equipped to deal with? Or the client just happens to mention at the end of a consultation – as they’re walking out of the door – that their cat has been urinating outside of the litter b…

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095 What’s New in FIC in Cats 23:03

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Episode 95 – What’s New in FIC in Cats Feline Idiopathic Cystitis is such a fascinating disease from a Veterinary Behaviour Medicine perspective as it poses the perfect intersection between physical and behavioural health. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, is mainly seen in younger cats under 10 years of age (2-7 years is most common), and can be tri…

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094 Client Education and Managing Expectations 29:30

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Episode 94 – Client Education and Managing Expectations Wow, this turned into a bit of a philosophical episode… because these are topics I have been thinking about and contemplating a lot lately. What is it that actually creates a positive outcome in the Veterinary Behaviour Medicine World? Of course, behaviour change in the patient is an important…

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093 Side Effects from Psychotropic Medications 29:14

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Episode 93 – Side Effects from Psychotropic Medications Side effects are something we ALL think about when prescribing any medication for our patients, not just psychopharmaceuticals. But for some reason, whether it’s because these meds are still so unknown to many in the industry, or because of experiences we have heard from people – friends, fami…

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092 Pica and GI Disease in Dogs and Cats 22:04

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Episode 92 – Pica and GI Disease in Dogs and Cats What a fascinating topic and one I’ve been thinking a lot about in recent weeks. We have seen a spike in foreign body surgeries at my clinic in Abu Dhabi in recent weeks – as we all know, these things tend to come in 3s – and this, together with the publication of the below paper in JAVMA, has reall…

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091 Open Concept 33:26

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Episode 91 – Open Concept I absolutely love pushing the boundaries of what is possible in Veterinary Medicine and indeed the Veterinary Industry. In this thought-provoking episode, Nora and I chat about our newly embraced “Open Concept”, which allows for more transparency, owner presence and owner contribution to their pets’ health and treatment. I…

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090 Preparing for an Aggressive Dog Consultation 34:24

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Episode 90 – Preparing for an Aggressive Dog Consultation As Veterinary Behaviourists, safety is an extremely important part of our practice – safety for ourselves, our teams, safety for third parties and safety for the caregivers as well as the patients. Safety is especially important when we regularly see patients that are being presented for agg…

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089 Holiday Choices for Cats – Home or Cattery? 32:23

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Episode 89 – Holiday Choices for Cats – Home or Cattery? We all want what is best for our feline friends and that includes ensuring their happiness, safety and behavioural health while we are on holiday or traveling. But what IS actually best for them? · To stay at home in their familiar surroundings and territory? · To stay in a cattery where they…

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088 Serotonin Syndrome - What you need to know! 31:14

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Episode 88 – Serotonin Syndrome - What you need to know! Serotonin Syndrome, also known as Serotonin Toxicity, is the most severe side effect of serotonergic medication and can potentially be fatal if not treated and managed. Therefore, understandably, many vets are very cautious when it comes to prescribing serotonergic agents and especially when …

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087 The importance of sleep in our pets – a conversation with Dr Carrie Tooley 44:57

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Episode 87 – The importance of sleep in our pets – a conversation with Dr Carrie Tooley Sleep!!!! Honestly, this is a topic I have been thinking about so much lately and this amazing conversation with Dr Carrie Tooley just reinforces how important sleep is to the mental and emotional health of our pets and patients! What you’ll learn in this episod…

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086 Behaviour Signs and Neurotransmitters 18:14

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Episode 86 – Behaviour Signs and Neurotransmitters When I first started out in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, knowing which Behaviour Medication to choose for any given patients was a real struggle. I didn’t really know what to base my choices on, often reached for the same medication over and over again without really knowing why and just hoping t…

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085 Setting Up a Behaviour Service with RVN Nikki McLeod 40:28

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Episode 85 – Setting Up a Behaviour Service with RVN Nikki McLeod Veterinary Nurses are INVALUABLE when it comes to promoting Behavioural Health within Veterinary Practices. In this episode, I chat to RVN, Nikki McLeod about her current exciting journey of setting up a Behaviour Service within the practice she works in, what her challenges have bee…

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084 Assessing and Managing Inter-Cat Tension & Aggression Cases 36:20

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Episode 84 – Assessing and Managing Inter-Cat Tension & Aggression Cases This week, I saw a 2-cat, a 4-cat and an 8-cat home, all with diagnoses of inter-cat tension or inter-cat aggression. These cases can be really complex to work up and understanding the fine nuances of cat-cat sociability can be really challenging. In this episode, I share the …

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083 We are what we eat. A conversation about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats - with Dr Gaelle Joanny 46:51

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Episode 83 – We are what we eat. A conversation about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats - with Dr Gaelle Joanny This is SUCH an epic episode. The quality of conversation with Dr Gaelle Joanny always blows my mind and I am so grateful to be able to share this with you. I have spoken about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats…

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082 How young is too young to start Behaviour Meds? 24:25

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Episode 82 – How young is too young to start Behaviour Meds? “Oh, I’m sure they’ll grow out of it…”. A phrase that makes my heart sink when it comes to young dogs with obvious behavioural diagnoses. Now, what do I mean by “young”? We’re talking about dogs somewhere between 6 and 12 months of age and yes, it is absolutely possible that these youngst…

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081 Janice and Robbie’s Story 36:16

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Episode 81 – Janice and Robbie’s Story Robbie is probably one of the most anxious dogs I have seen in my 6 years working as a Veterinary Psychiatrist. His behaviour got so bad that his lovely caregiver, Janice, had to sleep on the sofa with him for several weeks, neither of them getting much sleep. When I first met him, Robbie would pace, pant, pat…

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080 The Business of Behaviour 43:44

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Episode 80 – The Business of Behaviour In this episode, I chat to Jo and Vicky from Canine Business Academy, (guys, I had a blooper when I introduced Jo & Vicky’s business – It is Canine BUSINESS Academy, not Canine Behaviour Academy – sorry, my bad…), a company based in the UK, dedicated to helping Pet Behaviour Professionals create successful and…

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079 PSYCHOACTIVE Launch 21:12

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Episode 79 – PSYCHOACTIVE Launch I am so excited to present this course to the world! An online course dedicated to teaching you what you need to know to get started on your Veterinary Psychopharmacology Journey! Here’s what you’ll find inside: THE PLAYERS WHO, WHEN and WHY (The What and How comes later...) LONG-ACTING SHORT-ACTING BRINGING IT ALL …

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078 Supporting Pets and Caregivers on their Medication Journey 22:18

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Episode 78 – Supporting Pets and Caregivers on their Medication Journey What are some of the conversations I have with caregivers when it comes to deciding if psychotropic medication in an option for their beloved pet? And what do I discuss with them about the “onboarding” process? How do I manage their expectations and concerns? And what are some …

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077 Considerations for Multi Cat Households with Lisa Sinnott 18:09

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Episode 77 – Considerations for Multi Cat Households with Lisa Sinnott Multi Cat Households can be challenging environments for the cats that live in them and also the caregivers that live with those cats, especially if there are hostile or aggressive events between the cats. In this episode, I chat to non-veterinary behaviourist, Lisa Sinnott abou…

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076 Choosing Your Psychopharmacology Patient 18:04

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Episode 76 – Choosing Your Psychopharmacology Patient Would you know which of your patients Behaviour Medication might be indicated for? What are the presentations that could benefit from Behaviour Meds? What are the contexts or situations that might also benefit from the safe and effective use of psychopharmacology? Have a listen to this episode a…

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075 Talking all things Pain with Veterinary Colleagues, Dr James Hunt and Dr Katie Smithers 28:38

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Episode 75 – Talking all things Pain with Veterinary Colleagues, Dr James Hunt and Dr Katie Smithers In this episode, I have the absolute privilege and pleasure of chatting to Dr James Hunt and Dr Katie Smithers, both leading veterinarians when it comes to pain recognition and management in our pets. We talk about the newest approaches to pain mana…

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074 How to Administer Medications to our Pets 28:52

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Episode 74 – How to Administer Medications to our Pets Giving tablets to our pets is not always easy, and cats especially are notoriously difficult to administer oral medication to! The problem with not being able to give medication is that this may interfere with your pet’s medical care and have a detrimental effect on their physical or mental and…

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073 Children and Pets Part 2 31:57

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Episode 73 – Children and Pets Part 2 In this episode, we turn things around and think about the best approach for adding a pet to your already existing human family. As a mom of 2 young girls as well as 2 cats, Nora gives us her top tips on the things that are most important to her when it comes to considering life with children and pets. Nora and…

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072 Toilet Training Your Puppy 24:25

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Episode 72 – Toilet Training Your Puppy How do I toilet train my puppy? This is probably THE most frequently asked question I see from new puppy parents on social media groups and at my veterinary clinic. And it’s so easy when you follow a few important steps that I will guide you through in this episode and on our downloadable worksheet: https://k…

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071 A conversation about Telehealth with Dr Hannah Capon and Evie Tummon, RVN 43:21

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Episode 71 – A conversation about Telehealth with Dr Hannah Capon and Evie Tummon, RVN In this episode, I chat to Hannah and Evie from Canine Arthritis Management, a UK based organization that is world leading in canine pain recognition and management, about the importance of Telehealth. I have been using Telehealth in my Behaviour Practice for a n…

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070 Learn To Speak Cat 17:26

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Episode 70 – Learn To Speak Cat As a Veterinary Behaviourist, there is educational information and advice that I give to most of my clients, regardless of the behaviour problem their cat presents with. This is usually to do with normal feline behaviour, the emotions cats can experience, feline sociability and the importance of creating an optimal f…

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069 Learn To Speak Dog 17:50

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Episode 69 – Learn To Speak Dog As a Veterinary Behaviourist, there is educational information and advice that I give to most of my clients, regardless of the behaviour problem their dog presents with. This is usually to do with normal canine behaviour, the emotions dogs can experience, how dogs communicate with us and how they learn. It is informa…

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068 Dog Walks – What You Need To Know! 29:37

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Episode 68 – Dog Walks – What You Need To Know! Dog walks are supposed to be a fun and enriching activity for everyone – dog and walker. But sometimes, they just aren’t. And sometimes, walks are not necessary or appropriate, for example, if your dog is fearful, injured or ill or if the weather won’t allow for safe or comfortable walks. In this epis…

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067 - Canine Adolescence – The Terrible Teens 32:22

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Episode 67 – Canine Adolescence – The Terrible Teens Is your lovely puppy changing before your very eyes? Are they showing behaviours you have never seen before and are, quite frankly, challenging and disturbing? Are they pushing boundaries and taking more risks? Are they growing into larger and stronger dogs that are becoming difficult to handle? …

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066 Solutions for Puppy Biting, Nipping and Mouthing 31:42

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Episode 66 – Solutions for Puppy Biting, Nipping and Mouthing Are you the proud parent of a new puppy who is driving you crazy with their constant biting, nipping or mouthing? Are your remote controls, flip flops, expensive shoes or handbags being chewed to bits? Are your ankles and wrists showing the marks of tiny, sharp puppy teeth? Are you and y…

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065 Collaboration between Trainers and Veterinary Behaviourists – A Chat with Lottie Hanks 46:50

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Episode 65 – Collaboration between Trainers and Veterinary Behaviourists – A Chat with Lottie Hanks I cannot stress enough how important it is for Veterinary- and other Pet Care Professionals to collaborate for the well-being of our patients. Sadly, there is still a divide and an unwillingness in both camps to come together and share unique areas o…

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064 Children and Pets Part 1 36:54

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Episode 64 – Children and Pets Part 1 Are you an expecting parent waiting to bring a new baby into a home with existing pets? Or perhaps you are a pet care professional looking for the best advice to give to new or expecting parents about introducing a new baby to their pets? The reason you are worried about this is because you’re not sure of the b…

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063 Preparing your Pet for Air Travel 33:02

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Episode 63 – Preparing your Pet for Air Travel Air travel can be a stressful experience for both pets and owners, but, with some thoughtful preparation and by following my 5-step approach for Pet Air Travel Preparation, we can manage the stress for the pets, which will also help pet owners feel more comfortable. During my veterinary practice owners…

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062 Deep Dive into The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation 31:45

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Episode 62 – Deep Dive into The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation Join me for a deep dive into some of the unique aspects of The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation and learn more about some of the really useful skillsets required to dig deep and really help bring about behaviour change. Here are some of the things you’ll take away from this episode:…

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061 Canine Cognitive Skills - with Kay Attwood 39:30

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Episode 61 – Canine Cognitive Skills - with Kay Attwood I absolutely loved recording this episode with Kay! Cognition and Cognitive Skills are so important when it comes to behavioural health, and I often use cognitive exercises as part of my treatment plans in order to teach coping skills as well as help dogs process better by accessing brain area…

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060 Romanian Rescue Dogs – Amelia and El’s Story 51:26

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Episode 60 – Romanian Rescue Dogs – Amelia and El’s Story Amelia and her wonderful caregiver El are amongst my very favourite client and patient and I chat to El on the 3 year anniversary of us starting to work together! Amelia is a rescue dog from Romania who was transported across land to the UK to be with her new doggie mom and caregiver El in 2…

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059 Detomidine OTM Gel – The perfect PVP Protocol for Zack! 28:06

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Episode 59 – Detomidine OTM Gel – The perfect PVP Protocol for Zack! I really wanted to share Zack’s story as I get asked so many questions about how best to handle very fearful and potentially aggressive canine patients in the veterinary setting. The answer is - there is no simple or blanket answer – and every patient must be treated and considere…

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058 A conversation with Dr Hannah Capon – Pain, Behaviour, Dealing with Chronic Disease and so much more… 54:22

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Episode 58 – A conversation with Dr Hannah Capon – Pain, Behaviour, Dealing with Chronic Disease and so much more… This has got to be one of my most favourite conversations on The Pet Behaviour Chat so far. Dr Hannah Capon is the founder of UK based Canine Arthritis Management – www.caninearthitis.co.uk – and an absolute powerhouse when it comes to…

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057 Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome 39:23

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Episode 57 – Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Following on from episode 55, where I spoke about Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, this episode is dedicated to our senior feline patients and how Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is absolutely something to consider when living with or caring for an older cat. In this episode you will le…

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056 The Importance of Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity 48:57

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Episode 56 – The Importance of Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity are 2 buzzwords that are used quite frequently when it comes to providing our pets with opportunities to express their behavioural needs. In this episode, Ilse and I chat about what Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity actually are and whether t…

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055 Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome – Does Doggie Dementia Exist? 38:37

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Episode 55 – Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome – Does Doggie Dementia Exist? I love talking about senior pets and this is definitely a topic close to my heart! As our pets age, their behaviours may change, and we need to understand what the causes of those behaviour changes may be. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is a neurodegenerative di…

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054 Street Cats – Should we “Rescue” or “Home” them? 46:05

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Episode 54 – Street Cats – Should we “Rescue” or “Home” them? This is a big topic with many opinions to consider from different stakeholders. Nora and I chat about our experiences of this topic here in the UAE and about some of the cases we have seen where cats that previously lived on the street were brought into homes and developed Behaviour Prob…

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053 Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question 26:01

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Episode 53 – Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question Welcome to the first episode in this second year of The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This episode was inspired by a Facebook post I saw in one of our local dog groups where an alarming number of people advised the poster, who has a dog showing Separation Related Behavio…

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052 What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! 48:33

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Episode 52 – What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! I cannot believe that it has been a year since I started The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This has been such a passion project of mine, and I have loved every minute of recording both the solo episodes as well as the amazing episodes with my wonderful guests. The response…