#260: Stephen Quandt talks about ways to reset your partner’s relationship with your cat by taking advantage of the "kitten-mother" relationship between cats and people. Have the person take over feeding. Schedule interactions between them using a special treat, like Creamy from Catit.

✨ Episode Summary In this refreshingly honest episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo let their guard down to talk about the messy side of veterinary life. From inbox overload to unsolicited advice in the clinic lobby, they share the frustrations and “icks” that pile up on tough days — and why kindness and patience mean so much in those moments. The conversation touches on client expectations, judgment about younger staff, over-the-top treatments, and the mental ...

In the August episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore how feline care often requires thinking beyond the obvious - especially when clinical signs don’t match expectations.First, Yaiza Gómez Mejías speaks with Annamaria Tiozzo Ambrosi about her award-winning JFMS Open Report on hypokalaemic myopathy associated with iatrogenic hypercorticism. The case, involving long-term steroid use in a cat with subtle but serious symptoms, highlights the diagnostic value of

Alexa Romano, DVM, graduated from St. George's University in 2020, and completed clinical rotations at Louisiana State University. Her undergraduate degree was done at The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband, Carmine, two dogs - Asher and Lucy, and her cat - Ellie. In the summer she can be found jet skiing or relaxing on the beach. In the fall she watches a whole lot of football. Her and her husband love to travel, eat at new restaurants, and

The Suncoast Vet Podcast with Dr. Chris welcomes a special guest, Dr. Stephanie Bertini from CEVA Animal Health, for an eye-opening conversation on a condition every cat owner should know about—feline hypertension, the “silent killer.” Hypertension in cats often hides in plain sight, showing little to no symptoms until it causes serious damage to vital organs like the kidneys, eyes, heart, and brain—sometimes even leading to sudden blindness. Most common in senior cats, 1 in 3 cats over 13 ye...

Dr. Joya Griffin graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned the Dermatology Service Award for her exceptional aptitude in clinical dermatology and her research on Malassezia otitis externa during her tenure at Cornell. Dr. Griffin became a Diplomate of the College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in August 2010 and joined the Animal Dermatology Group. She has a special interest in fungal and immune-mediated skin diseases as well as feline dermatology. Dr. Griffin is

Can a cow's mood literally stop it from giving milk? This question led to a bizarre Ig Nobel Prize-winning study that uncovered the incredible science behind milk ejection. Dive deep into the hormonal tug-of-war between adrenaline and oxytocin and discover how stress can physically block a biological process. We'll explore the wild experiments—from scaring cows with paper bags to the discovery of "super milk"—that revealed the profound link between emotions and our body's chemistry. This isn't just

In the July episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore what happens when the clinical picture doesn’t tell the whole story and why feline care often hinges on context as much as condition.Ann Hohenhaus joins host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías to reflect on her widely read JFMS article about non-regenerative anaemia in cats. But beyond the lab values, what makes this condition so difficult to spot? The conversation touches on overlooked clinical signs, unexpected owner observations,

#256: Sandra Grossman (https://www.thefelineconsultant.com/), who specializes in companion animal nutrition, explains the importance of feeding treats to your kitty that are good for her and also delicious, so that they are a huge incentive and a "big pay day" for trick training (meaning teaching your cat to do something you ask her to!)

Your Body is Always Speaking—Are You Listening? 💫Simple practices for tuning into your inner wisdom🌅 MORNING CHECK-IN (Start Here!)Notice your FIRST THOUGHT when you wake upAsk: How do I feel about greeting this day?Hydrate BEFORE coffee (you lost water all night!)2-minute body scan: hand on heart, hand on belly⚡ PATTERN INTERRUPTS = GAME CHANGERFeeling Anxious? Try the opposite medicine:Deeper breathingGentle stretches or cat-cowsHeart-opening movementsSelf-hugs (show your body it's safe!)Feeling

#257: Stephen Quandt (CatBehaviorHelp.com) describes how you can get your “nighttime terror” (or early morning riser) to go from crazy to calm — and let you sleep through the night.

#255: Mikel Maria Delgado says that cat ownership can be caring for a small colony in your own backyard, but she cautions that not all “loose cats” are unowned, so you need to try to find the owner by using social media or just asking around/posting notices in the community.

#253: Pop Surrealist artist Camilla d’Errico's (https://www.camilladerrico.com/) "Pop Manga CATITUDE Coloring Book (as she says, she's "the Stephen King of coloring books"!) gives adults who like to color inside the lines a chance to express their inner catitude using her big-eyed cat drawings as their guide.

In the June episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías continues two insightful conversations from earlier this year, revisiting complex topics in feline internal medicine and dermatology through the lens of recent clinical guidelines and case experience.First, Sam Taylor and Rachel Korman return to discuss further aspects of the 2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of feline lower urinary tract disease. Building on their

Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rulan is joined once again by small animal veterinarian Dr. Katherine O’Brien from Maricamp Animal Hospital for a special conversation that shifts the spotlight to the furry friends in our homes. Whether you’re a devoted dog parent or a curious cat owner, this episode is filled with valuable takeaways on how to keep your pets healthy, pain-free, and thriving. In this episode, you’ll learn about: • The most common conditi...

What is normal feline behaviour? Meet Dr. Ilona Rodan! Dr. Rodan is ABVP certified in feline medicine and completed her ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour with Distinction. She founded Cat Behavior Solutions for veterinary referral of feline behavior problems. Dr. Rodan discusses what the feline experience is like in a veterinary practice, and what you can do to reduce the fear.

In the May episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías introduces two expert-led conversations that bring the internal workings of the cat into sharp focus - from complications at birth to techniques for examining the feline fundus.First, Dr Petra Černá and Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore discuss their JFMS article on dystocia and kitten mortality in pedigree cats. They describe the most common types of dystocia, reflect on breed-related risk factors, and share

#247: Meet Yosh, who traveled the world with his Bombay cat Simon, then decided to build his house for Simon’s pleasure.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/62.Even though my white coat taught me to power through, my heart knows a different truth. Pausing isn’t a weakness, it’s survival.But the dilemma is how to rest as a physician mom when everyone needs you – from your patients to your family, to your dog or cat! It can be a challenge to slow down as a type A mom, and doctor, I know. (I am one.)You feel like you’ll lose your edge, your credibility, that things will

Send us a text Explore further with this episode's substack comic and other resources included We're standing at the edge of something unprecedented in human history. Not another technological breakthrough that makes our phones faster or our videos sharper, but a fundamental shift in how we solve the complex problems that shape our physical world. While everyone's been obsessing over ChatGPT writing emails and generating cat poetry, a quieter revolution has been brewing in the engineeri...