Veterinary Behaviour Chat

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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