#250: Mikel Maria Delgado talks about purebred cats and how limiting the gene pool for physical characteristics can lead to inborn physical problems. Selecting for appearance not for temperament can backfire.

In the April episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías introduces two conversations that highlight just how complex feline diagnostics can be.First, Dr Llibertat Real Sampietro discusses her JFMS Open Reports case study on fatal disseminated toxoplasmosis in an otherwise healthy cat. She outlines the parasite’s transmission, the clinical signs that may raise suspicion, and the value of serology and PCR in confirming infection.Then, Dr Kelly St Denis is

#245: Behavior tips from cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt about living with a blind cat, whether blind from birth or she becomes so later. He recommends starting with a compressed space, giving them a chance to explore their litter box, food and “cat cave” safe space before you slowly expand their physical world.

In this engaging conversation, Gabrielle Brick shares her personal journey from a fitness trainer to a leader in regenerative medicine, emphasizing the importance of holistic health and community. She discusses her coaching philosophy, focusing on empowering clients to understand their choices and the emotional connections to their habits. Gabrielle also highlights the significance of consciousness in health and the need for local engagement, culminating in her work with a cat sanctuary that serves

Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch joins Dr. Susan Little and special guest host Dr. Kelly St. Denis to discuss the importance of derm care and how dermatology can improve a cat’s quality of life. Sandra is a professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She obtained her DVM degree at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Dr. Koch obtained a Master of Science degree in veterinary dermatology at the University of Minnesota, where she

Dr. Lisa Restine is back on the podcast. This week we dive into how to communicate better with cat owners. She also sheds a light on the future of feline focused care. Do you use your entire veterinary team to rpovide the best feline medicine? Dr. Kelly and Dr. Susan will get to the bottom of this question

Join host Dan Metcalfe in this inspiring episode of the Born SuperHuman podcast as he welcomes Catherine “Cat” Radinbo, a passionate expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Discover how Cat's quest to heal her daughter after conventional medicine fell short led her from a successful real estate career into the transformative world of oxygen therapy.In this empowering conversation, Cat demystifies the science behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy, revealing how enriching our bodies with pure oxygen can

#244: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado published a research project with other feline experts in England to ascertain what keeps people from playing with their cats? Turns out, changing human behavior is harder than changing that of kitty cats!

#243: Cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt [CatBehaviorHelp.com] describes how he adopted blind Jenny as a kitten and realized she had “sight without vision” — she spent 8 hours nonstop roaming his entire apartment when he first brought her home, only resting once she had made a mental map of new territory.

Meet Dr. Lisa Restine! She is a board-certified feline practitioner with a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Restine completed her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in California. She is the Associate Feline Professional Veterinary Affairs Manager at Hill's Pet Nutrition. How can you incorporate cat care into your daily practice? Dr. Restine discusses the future of feline-focused veterinary care! Dr. Lisa Restine joins Dr. Susan Little and

#235: Understand how a cat’s whiskers function, then Mikel Delgado tells you how to watch them to discover your cat’s feelings.

In the March episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías explores the nutritional management of comorbidities in cats and the specialisation of feline medicine.Yaiza interviews Dr Rachel Korman about the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists’ feline chapter and its recognised postgraduate qualification. Dr Korman discusses the chapter’s objectives, examination format, preparation strategies, and global reach.The episode also features Dr

Dr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), DACVB, MRCVSBoard-Certified Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour MedicineFear Free Certified ProfessionalKatrin has been a veterinarian for over 25 years and have owned and run her own practice for over 15 of those years, providing her with a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of veterinary medicine and pet health.Katrin and I chat about her new online courses in dog and cat care available for pet caregivers and

#228: Veterinary behaviorists are called "psychiatrists" in France, where Dr Claude Beata is one of a very small number of these doctors who are helping treat emotional issues in pets, including the use of psycho-pharmaceuticals.

#240: These two cat lovers have a loving following for a reason!

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos al podcast Rare 5, Rares Spotlights: Explorando enfermedades raras en 5 minutos. En este episodio, hoy 22 de marzo abordamos el Día Internacional del Síndrome Cat Eye en el que exploraremos esta condición genética poco común, también conocida como el síndrome de Schmid-Fraccaro. A lo largo de nuestra conversación con la Dra. Leticia Spinoso Quiroz, abordaremos los aspectos médicos del síndrome Cat Eye, incluyendo sus causas, síntomas y tratamientos disponibles y

​In this episode of "Heart, Cat and Soul," we delve into the intricate connections between women, cats, and the realm of science. Inspired by the book Doing Harm, which examines the historical marginalization of women in medical research and treatment, we explore parallels between this bias and the treatment of cats, both in veterinary medicine and cultural narratives.​Key Discussion Points:Gender Bias in Medical Research: We discuss how women have been historically underrepresented in

#242: Matt McGlasson's delightful book "How to Rate a Cat: Rate Any Feline Friend From Their Boopable Nose to Their Sweet Toe Beans" features his hilarious Cat Rating System (CRS) that rates all aspects of cats. He has three special needs cats himself and says anybody who can should get one because they give us a great perspective on life: they never feel sorry for themselves and just get on with it, enjoying their lives.

#229: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado discusses her scientific paper on whether cats play fetch.

#227: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado recommends a carrier the cat can enjoy as a resting place and bed that you keep out all the time in your home — not a soft-sided carrier but a hard-sided one (Sleepypod is her favorite — if you can afford one or put it on your wish list for Santa Claus!)