http://purrpodcast.netenHealth & Fitness© 2025 Catcafe Podcast. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content may not be reproduced or used without written permission from the creators.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/28571503cf373371450183b8d32ecd0e.jpghttp://purrpodcast.netTue, 07 Jul 2026 13:39:24 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnJolle Kirpensteijn & Susan Littlefeeds@spreaker.comThis exciting podcast is just what you need if you are a proud cat owner. Dr. Susan Little, a famous cat veterinarian and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, a gracious cat surgeon, host important guests and discuss topics that concern every feline and its owner....falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-risk-for-cats-with-the-new-world-screw-worm--72853956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72853956Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:39:22 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Mike Lappin is back with an unplanned bonus episode, because the New World screwworm did not wait for anyone's content calendar. Confirmed in Texas and New Mexico for the first time in sixty years, this flesh-eating parasite is now a real concern...1413cat,eggs,feline,larvae,newworld,purrpodcast,screwworm,texas,woundsfalse7109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/see-it-treat-it-ultrasound-and-the-truth-about-cat-bladder-care--72429268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72429268Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:03 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnAre we giving cats medications that don't actually help? Dr. Serge Chalhoub, a veterinary kidney and bladder specialist at the University of Calgary, joins the Purr Podcast to talk about the best ways to care for cats with urinary problems. He has a...810cat,disease,feline,fic,nutrition,pointofcare,ultrasound,urinaryfalse7108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pain-anesthesia-and-the-cat--71977103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71977103Tue, 12 May 2026 14:45:57 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnPain in cats is notoriously easy to miss and dangerously easy to undertreat, and in this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle sit down with Dr. Tamar Grubb to unpack why. A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and...1301age,anesthesia,cat,feline,health,management,older,painfalse7107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/influenza-virus-risks-in-cats--71305909Are indoor cats really safe? Viral disease risks are revealed in this episode of the Purr Podcast! We sit down with Dr. Jane Sykes, a global leader in veterinary infectious diseases. We talk about why vaccine hesitancy is rising and what it means for cats, and how infectious diseases are changing due to environmental factors.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71305909Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:02:38 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnAre indoor cats really safe? Viral disease risks are revealed in this episode of the Purr Podcast! We sit down with Dr. Jane Sykes, a global leader in veterinary infectious diseases. We talk about why vaccine hesitancy is rising and what it means for...Are indoor cats really safe? Viral disease risks are revealed in this episode of the Purr Podcast! We sit down with Dr. Jane Sykes, a global leader in veterinary infectious diseases. We talk about why vaccine hesitancy is rising and what it means for cats, and how infectious diseases are changing due to environmental factors.]]>996cat,feline,infectious,influenza,rawfood,veterinary,virusfalse7106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-calling-my-cat-aggressive-with-dr-renee-rucinsky--70673192My guest is Dr. Renee Rucinsky, a board-certified feline specialist, owner of Mid Atlantic Cat Hospital and Mid Atlantic Feline Thyroid Center in Maryland, and someone who has dedicated her career to understanding cats on their own terms. She lectures and writes on feline medicine regularly, and she has a lot to say about how we talk about — and treat — cats in clinical settings.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70673192Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:15:02 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnHave you ever had a vet tell you your cat is aggressive? You're not alone — and honestly, that label might be doing more harm than good. Today we're digging into what's actually going on when cats bite, scratch, or completely shut down at the vet, and...My guest is Dr. Renee Rucinsky, a board-certified feline specialist, owner of Mid Atlantic Cat Hospital and Mid Atlantic Feline Thyroid Center in Maryland, and someone who has dedicated her career to understanding cats on their own terms. She lectures and writes on feline medicine regularly, and she has a lot to say about how we talk about — and treat — cats in clinical settings.
]]>1303aggression,behavior,cat,feline,solutions,veterinary,vetmedfalse7105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-cats-won-t-eat-the-power-of-feeding-tubes--70100381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70100381Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn this episode of the Cat Café Podcast, Dr. Katie Tolbert discusses feeding tubes in cats—devices that may look intimidating at first glance but are truly lifesaving tools for patients that refuse to eat. She explains why nutritional support is...925anorexia,cat,feeding,feedingtubes,feline,inappetance,nutritionfalse7104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catcafe-2025-in-review-with-stacey-gonzalez--69498474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69498474Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:15:08 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn kick off the new year with a mix of unforgettable true cat stories, behind-the-scenes podcast moments, and an exclusive first look at our 2025 podcast statistics. Joined by our Communications Manager, Stacey...16002025,cat,feline,health,media,stories,veterinarymedicine,welovecatsfalse7103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diabetes-and-epi-in-cats-with-dr-joerg-steiner--69175043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69175043Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:05:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnWhy were cats with GI disease rarely diagnosed 30 years ago? Let's talk feline Pancreatitis, EPI, and nutrition breakthroughs! Dr. Joerg Steiner explains why nutrition is foundational to internal medicine, how interdisciplinary science advances...1013cat,diabetes,epi,feline,medicine,pain,pancreas,pancreatitis,veterinaryfalse7102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latest-in-cat-urinary-disease-with-dr-allison-kendall--68733547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68733547Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:10:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnWhy do so many indoor cats develop urinary disease? Meet Dr. Allison Kendall, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at NC State and feline nephrology & urology specialist. In this episode of Purr Podcast, we talk pee, pain, and common causes...1220behavior,bladder,cat,catowner,conflict,feline,fic,pee,stress,veterinaryfalse7101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-hundred-cat-cafe-podcasts-let-s-celebrate--68126693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68126693Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:25:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn this very special 100th episode of the Cat Café Podcast, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle take a cozy walk down memory lane — catnip lattes in hand — to celebrate a century of cat conversations! 🐾 They revisit how it all began: two feline fanatics with a...1648100,brazil,cat,celebration,feline,struvite,urinary,veterinaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-cat-talking-to-you--67772598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67772598Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:10:08 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnEver wonder what your cat is really trying to tell you? Our next Catcafe podcast guest is Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter. Tabitha is an...1168behavior,cat,cattalk,enrichment,feline,purrpodcast,technician,veterinaryfalse699fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-have-heart-for-your-cat-with-steve-dale--67574723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67574723Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:08 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIs there new hope for cats with heart disease? Steve Dale thinks so! Steve is a certified animal behavior specialist who has been a trusted voice in the world of pet health for over 20 years. He is a nationally syndicated pet columnist, radio show...867cardiac,cat,disease,feline,heart,purrpodcast,stevedale,vetmedfalse698fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itchy-cat-skin-diseases-with-dr-joya--67280319Dr. 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 the star of the Nat Geo WILD television series, Pop Goes the Vet, now streaming on Disney+.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67280319Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:05:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. 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...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 the star of the Nat Geo WILD television series, Pop Goes the Vet, now streaming on Disney+.]]>937allergy,cat,diettrial,disease,feline,itch,itchy,petparent,skinfalse697fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-we-need-to-do-to-remove-genetic-diseases-in-cats--67059136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67059136Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:20:07 +0000Jolle Kirpensteijn🎙️ Dr. Leslie Lyons is back on the Catcafe Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the world of veterinary genetics—starting all the way back with Mendel and his legendary peas. 🫛👨‍🔬 We’ll chat about what’s coming up in the genetics session at the WSAVA...2349cat,catcameo,disease,feline,genes,geneticist,leslielyonsfalse696fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-my-cat-orange--66891983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66891983Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:15:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnWhy are cats orange? Meet Dr. Leslie Lyons, one of the world’s foremost experts in feline genetics. In this episode of Purr Podcast, we are demystifying orange cats! Dr. Lyons discusses new studies that revealed a never-before-seen genetic pathway for...1956cat,feline,genes,geneticist,orangefalse695fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-cats-what-is-normal-feline-behavior--66485397What 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. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66485397Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:20:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnWhat 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...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. ]]>700behavior,cat,fear,feline,purrpodcast,warmblanket,welovecatsfalse694fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cats-have-skin-too--66039793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66039793Tue, 13 May 2025 12:10:08 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnCats have skin too! In this episode, Dr. Susan and Dr. Kelly interview Dr. Sandra Koch, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota, to discuss dermatologic diseases in cats, with a particular focus on cutaneous masses. Dr. Koch highlights...1167cat,dermatology,feline,purrpodcast,skin,sunscreenfalse693fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-you-communicate-better-with-your-cat--65555884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65555884Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:20:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnMeet 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...1132cat,communication,feline,felinemedicine,medicine,techniciansfalse692fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-cat-avian-influenza-is-it-true--65223958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65223958Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:25:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Mike Lappin is back on the Cat Café Podcast! 🐱 This time, he’s diving into a very important and timely topic: avian influenza in cats. What do we know? What should we worry about? And how do we keep our feline friends safe? Join Dr. Susan Little,...1396avianinfluenza,catcafepodcast,catpodcast,catsafety,felinehealth,felineinfluenza,infectiousdisease,mikelappin,vetmedicine,zoonoticriskfalse691fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-can-use-ai-the-right-way--64394959We explore the practical ways AI can improve life for both you and your feline friend, from smart litter boxes that track health trends to AI-powered vet chatbots and apps that help monitor your cat’s well-being. Plus, Eric shares expert advice on how to use AI responsibly—because while technology can be a great tool, it should never replace the expertise of a real veterinarian.
If you’ve ever wondered whether AI can help you better care for your cat, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and a few laughs along the way. Tune in to learn how to make AI work for you and your feline companion—the right way!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64394959Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:05:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn this episode of the Cat Cafe Podcast, Dr. Jolle and Dr. Susan team up with Eric Garcia to break down how cat owners can use AI the right way. While AI is revolutionizing many industries, including veterinary medicine, it’s also becoming a helpful...We explore the practical ways AI can improve life for both you and your feline friend, from smart litter boxes that track health trends to AI-powered vet chatbots and apps that help monitor your cat’s well-being. Plus, Eric shares expert advice on how to use AI responsibly—because while technology can be a great tool, it should never replace the expertise of a real veterinarian.
If you’ve ever wondered whether AI can help you better care for your cat, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and a few laughs along the way. Tune in to learn how to make AI work for you and your feline companion—the right way!
]]>1430ai,cat,catowner,chatgpt,feline,medicine,useful,veterinaryfalse690fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-radiation-in-oncology--64148292We dive into radiation therapy for some of the toughest feline cancers, including injection site sarcomas, squamous cell carcinoma, and—surprise!—intestinal lymphoma. Did you know that simply radiating a cat’s abdomen can improve lymphoma cases? It’s a fascinating option, even though data on radiation therapy in cats is limited. Pam shares her insights, emphasizing that sometimes, in veterinary oncology, there’s no clear right or wrong—just the best possible choice for each patient.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148292Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThis week on the Catcafe Podcast, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Pamela Jones, a medical radiation oncologist with an impressive career journey.  We dive into radiation therapy for some of the toughest feline cancers, including injection site sarcomas,...We dive into radiation therapy for some of the toughest feline cancers, including injection site sarcomas, squamous cell carcinoma, and—surprise!—intestinal lymphoma. Did you know that simply radiating a cat’s abdomen can improve lymphoma cases? It’s a fascinating option, even though data on radiation therapy in cats is limited. Pam shares her insights, emphasizing that sometimes, in veterinary oncology, there’s no clear right or wrong—just the best possible choice for each patient.]]>1418cancer,cat,feline,lymphoma,pharma,purrpodcast,radiationfalse689fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fip-fascination-with-dr-terza-brostoff--63576109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63576109Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn this episode of the Purrpodcast, we chat with Dr. Terza Brostoff, a brilliant veterinary microbiologist from UC Davis, about a disease that’s been a heartbreaker for cat lovers: feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Dr. Brostoff explains how her...1336cat,diagnostics,feline,fip,microbiology,remdesivir,therapy,virusfalse588fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-cat-fip-infections-help-with-human-coronaviruses--63214491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63214491Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:06 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Amir Kol, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his veterinary degree from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine in...1453cat,catcafepodcast,corona,coronavirus,feline,fip,lentivirus,purrpodcast,virusfalse687fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burden-of-care-with-dr-jessica-quimby--63080848

• Understanding the unique challenges of managing feline chronic illnesses like CKD.
• Balancing medical interventions with quality of life for our feline friends.
• Emotional and professional burden of care for veterinarians, cat owners, and caregivers.
• Practical strategies to provide optimal care while navigating the pressures of chronic disease management.

This episode goes beyond clinical advice, touching on the emotional complexities of working with chronically ill cats and the caregivers who love them. Whether you're a veterinarian, a pet parent, or simply curious about the human-animal bond, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63080848Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:23:20 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnEpisode Title: The Burden of Care: Supporting Chronically Ill Cats with Dr. Jessica Quimby. In this heartfelt episode of the Cat Cafe Podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little sit down with the renowned feline internal medicine specialist,...

• Understanding the unique challenges of managing feline chronic illnesses like CKD.
• Balancing medical interventions with quality of life for our feline friends.
• Emotional and professional burden of care for veterinarians, cat owners, and caregivers.
• Practical strategies to provide optimal care while navigating the pressures of chronic disease management.

This episode goes beyond clinical advice, touching on the emotional complexities of working with chronically ill cats and the caregivers who love them. Whether you're a veterinarian, a pet parent, or simply curious about the human-animal bond, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.]]>792burden,caregiver,cate,ckd,feline,medication,wellbeingfalse686fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hyperthyroidism-in-cats-with-dr-schermerhorn--62205753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62205753Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:39:09 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnEndocrine diseases are prevalent in cats, and the most frequent ones are diabetes and hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism in cats is a common endocrine disorder typically seen in older felines, characterized by an overproduction of thyroid hormones (T3...1155active,cat,disease,feline,hyperthyroidism,purrpodcast,radiotherapy,restlessness,surgeryfalse685fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-a-new-therapy-for-fip--60692554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60692554Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:09:39 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little interview Dr. Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD, from the University of California, Davis, to discuss her pioneering research on new medications for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Dr. Brostoff detailed the...1335cat,disease,feline,fip,infectious,purrpodcast,veterinaryfalse584fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-about-cat-breeders-with-dr-petra-cerna--60431419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60431419Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:42:26 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Petra Cerna, a versatile expert in veterinary medicine, law, and cat breeding, brings her wealth of knowledge to "The CatCafePodcast" as a distinguished guest. In this episode, we explore crucial conversations on cat breeding and Feline Infectious...1319breeders,cat,catbreed,catbreeding,catcafepodcast,feline,fip,purrpodcatfalse583fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-chronic-painkillers-bad-for-your-cat--59991158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59991158Sun, 12 May 2024 17:48:45 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn this podcast with Dr. Kelly StDenis, she delves into the new guidelines from AAFP regarding the chronic use of NSAIDs in cats. Dr. StDenis discusses the importance of these guidelines in managing feline pain and the potential risks associated with...1254chronic,cta,disease,feline,nsaids,pain,painkiller,renalfalse582fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/repeat-episode-with-dr-sheri-ross--59438660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59438660Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:05:30 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnExciting Announcement!  We are repeating an early podcast with Dr. Sheri Ross. In this podcast, Dr. Ross will share her expertise, passion, and experiences in the field of renal (kidney) medicine for cats, covering a wide range of topics including pet...1586arf,cat,disease,feline,kidney,renal,renalfailure,veterinaryfalse581fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-cats-infect-people-with-plague--58835248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58835248Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:01:37 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnRecent reports have highlighted a case of bubonic plague transmitted by a cat, underscoring the importance for cat owners to be aware of zoonotic diseases. Bubonic plague is spread through fleas, commonly found on rodents and pets like cats. Cat...970cat,feline,fleas,health,infectiousdisease,plague,prevention,purrpodcast,veterinaryfalse580fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-cat-semi-owner--58225872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58225872Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:56:42 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnCat semi-owners refer to individuals who have a relationship with a cat but don't have full ownership responsibilities. These individuals may care for a cat temporarily or occasionally, providing some care or companionship without being the primary or...2241cat,communitycats,feline,owner,semiowner,shelter,strayfalse579fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-dangers-for-your-cat--57912926

1. Tinsel and Ribbons: Cats are attracted to shiny, dangly objects like tinsel and ribbons, but if ingested, these can cause intestinal blockages.
2. Holiday Plants: Some common holiday plants like poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe are toxic to cats if ingested.
3. Candles and Flames: Curious cats might get too close to open flames from candles, risking burns or knocking them over.
4. Gift Wrapping Materials: Similar to ribbons and tinsel, wrapping paper, tape, and strings can be harmful if swallowed.
5. Festive Foods: Rich, fatty, or seasoned foods from holiday dinners can upset a cat's stomach or even be toxic (e.g., onions, chocolate, alcohol).
6. Electrical Cords: Decorative lights and cords can be tempting for cats to chew on, leading to electric shock or injury.
7. Visitors and Noise: Some cats might get stressed or anxious due to increased noise levels or the presence of unfamiliar guests.

Keeping a close eye on cats during the holidays and adjusting to their environment can help mitigate these risks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57912926Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:30:55 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe holiday season can bring about several dangers for cats: - Tinsel and Ribbons: Cats are attracted to shiny, dangly objects like tinsel and ribbons, but if ingested, these can cause intestinal blockages. - Holiday Plants: Some common holiday...

1. Tinsel and Ribbons: Cats are attracted to shiny, dangly objects like tinsel and ribbons, but if ingested, these can cause intestinal blockages.
2. Holiday Plants: Some common holiday plants like poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe are toxic to cats if ingested.
3. Candles and Flames: Curious cats might get too close to open flames from candles, risking burns or knocking them over.
4. Gift Wrapping Materials: Similar to ribbons and tinsel, wrapping paper, tape, and strings can be harmful if swallowed.
5. Festive Foods: Rich, fatty, or seasoned foods from holiday dinners can upset a cat's stomach or even be toxic (e.g., onions, chocolate, alcohol).
6. Electrical Cords: Decorative lights and cords can be tempting for cats to chew on, leading to electric shock or injury.
7. Visitors and Noise: Some cats might get stressed or anxious due to increased noise levels or the presence of unfamiliar guests.

Keeping a close eye on cats during the holidays and adjusting to their environment can help mitigate these risks.]]>1711candles,cat,electricalcords,emergencies,feline,holidays,nutrition,tinselfalse579fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/claws-and-considerations-the-gift-of-a-feline-friend--57912925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57912925Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:54:17 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss giving cats as a present. Dr. Susan: "Giving a cat as a present seems heartwarming but requires careful consideration. Cats have unique needs and personalities, not just a gift item."Dr. Jolle: "Absolutely, Dr. Susan....1462adoption,breeds,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,holidays,present,purrpodcast,shelterfalse577fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-hybrid-cats-go-virtual--57912923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57912923Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:11:46 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle, famous cat veterinarians, discuss hybrid cats. What are hybrid cats, how do you make them, and what are the benefits and disadvantages? A hybrid cat is the result of breeding two different cat breeds (often a wild breed) to...1509asianleopardcat,bengal,cat,domestic,f1,feline,hybridfalse576fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-a-popular-cat-breed-what-genetic-diseases-are-common--56823458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56823458Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:26:28 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss some common abnormalities that you can observe in the most populare cat breeds. From polycystic kidne disease to ear and tail abnormalities. The main disadvantage of inbreeding is that these diseases tend to pop up.1906abnormalities,breed,cat,feline,genetics,veterinarianfalse575fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-guess-the-most-common-cat-breed-in-north-america--56675550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56675550Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:02:35 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss common cat breeds in North America (US & Canada). Can you guess which breed is in the number one spot? Breeding emphasizes particular traits in these cats but can also come with unwanted characteristics and diseases.1633bengal,breed,britishshorthair,cat,feline,maincoon,persian,ragdoll,scottishfoldfalse474fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-podcast-with-my-veterinary-live-podcast--56293293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56293293Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:14:38 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe purrpodcast meets the veterinary life podcast hosted by Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Annie Chavent. We have a crossover podcast with so many questions answered. We talk about the start of the purrpodcast and all the things we have learned in the five...3031cat,catcafe,feline,myveterinarylife,podcasting,purrpodcast,recentgraduatefalse473fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-your-cat-have-chronic-pain--53814828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53814828Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:56:01 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Duncan Lascelles, a famous veterinary surgeon and pain expert, and Dr. Margaret Gruen, a veterinary behaviorist, tackle chronic pain together at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. What are the clinical signs of chronic...1449age,cat,chronic,degenerativejointdisease,djd,feline,joint,osteoarthritis,painfalse472fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-a-new-test-for-chronic-kidney-disease--53814814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53814814Thu, 11 May 2023 02:13:30 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Jessica Quimby from the Ohio State University joins us to discuss chronic kidney disease and a new test called FGF23. Chronic kidney disease is really common in older cat but now we have new ways to diagnose it early.1213cat,catlover,chronic,ckd,disease,feline,kidney,testfalse471fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-important-is-clear-communication--53079124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53079124Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:54:40 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnA communication manager is essential in any veterinary practice, but what does such a person do? Stacey Gonzalez is interviewed by Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle about her career and what roles she plays in a cat hospital.1425cat,clarity,communication,feline,interviews,purrpodcast,stories,veterinarymedicinefalse470fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-an-alternative-to-surgery-for-spaying-cats--52575940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52575940Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:00:54 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Emmanuel Fontaine is a specialist in veterinary reproduction and talks with Dr. Susan and myself about if we can spay cats without doing surgery. At the end of the podcast we talk about the difference between ovariectomy (removing only the...1181cat,feline,ovariectomy,ovariohysterectomy,pyometra,repro,surgery,theriofalse469fullhttps://www.drmarygardner.com/books/cathttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52324024Sat, 31 Dec 2022 21:22:12 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discuss the new cat book, "nine lives are not enough, a practical guide to caring for a geriatric cat' with the author Dr. Mary Gardner. Mary is a veterinarian and expert in geriatric animals. Her new book is fantastic and we...1388animalhealth,book,cat,feline,geriatric,ninelives,old,senior,veterinaryfalse468fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-i-vaccinate-my-cats--52206070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52206070Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:21:12 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Kelly and I discuss a recent article about vaccinations in cats. Some vaccines are considered core (for all cats) and noncore (only for cats that are at risk). Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discuss the vaccines needed for your cat and why you should or...1121adult,cat,core,feline,felineleukemia,fip,kitten,noncore,risks,vaccination,vaccinefalse467fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-cats-a-social-species-or-not--51767752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51767752Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:53:46 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back together and are so excited! They are discussing some major myths about being a wonderful feline. Do you think a cat is a social breed? All myths will be busted!!!1496cat,catcafepodcast,feline,misconceptions,myths,pillars,purrpodcast,veterinarymedicinefalse466fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cat-genetics-1-on-1--51471885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51471885Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:51:04 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Leslie Lyons explains why cat genes are essential and educates us about all the new tricks genetics research uses to determine where your cat comes from. Is she a single-breed cat of a nice mix of many breeds?1483cat,catcafepodcast,dna,feline,genes,genetics,purrpodcast,testingfalse365fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-susan-and-dr-jolle-are-back-from-holidays--51155637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51155637Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:09:40 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back, and how! They have not done a podcast for a long time so this first one is an update about what is going on in their lives, and yes, we do talk about cats too! What else?1826cat,catcafepodcast,covid,feline,purrpodcast,travelfalse364fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cat-population-in-greece--50473914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50473914Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:43:27 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe last of our cat bites of summer. This is an interview with Dr Panos Xenopoulis, the winner of his year's most downloaded podcast. We are still in Rhodes and are talking about the cat population on the island.620cat,feline,greece,island,overpopulation,panos,purrpodcastfalse363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-health-triad-in-cat-behavior--50473909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50473909Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:48:20 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr Sarah Heath from the UK is our guest and talks about cat behaviour and how important it is to think about the health triad: the interplay between emotional, cognitive and physical health. One of the topics is zero pain in cats. A cool 10 minutes in...612behavior,cat,catcafepodcast,cognitive,emotion,emotional,feline,healthtriad,physcial,purrpodcastfalse362fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/international-cat-care-with-claire-bessant--50452861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50452861Sun, 03 Jul 2022 18:35:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThis summer we will have short Summer Cat Bites. These are 10-minute-long episodes that were taped in Rhodes Greece during the latest ISFM Congress. The first one hosts Claire Bessant, the leading voice behind International Cat Care where they believe...592bite,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,icatcare,isfm,purrpodcast,summerfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cat-emergencies-with-dr-tony-johnson--49821864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49821864Sat, 28 May 2022 20:51:21 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Tony Johsnon is a funny veterinarian that treats cats with emergencies. What are common feline emergencies and what happens in an emergency room and why is this always so expensive. What a fun episode.1191blockage,cat,catcafepodcast,dogbites,emergency,feline,obstruction,purrpodcast,tonyjohnsonfalse360fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feral-cats-make-lots-of-kittens--49807531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49807531Mon, 16 May 2022 00:14:41 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnPart 2 of the cat cafe podcast, where we focus on non-surgical ways to reduce the reproduction in feral cats after we discuss what castration techniques there are. Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle also discuss their favorite podcasts and books.1829cat,communitycats,feline,feral,kittens,litters,nonsurgical,part2false359fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cat-mummies-and-feral-cats--49578207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49578207Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:54:42 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe topic of today is the feral cat population. Stray cats can be quite a nuisance and they seem to multiply quite fast. Why do we get upset with stray cats, should we be focusing on the benefits of feral cats and what can we do about population...1552catcafepodcast,cate,feline,feral,population,purrpodcast,stray,surgery,trapandneuterfalse358fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/constipation-versus-urinary-blockage-that-is-the-question--49190598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49190598Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:44:11 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan is back and we discuss a very common problem in cats: urinary blockage. This is a very serious issue, especially in male cats, and is often misinterpreted as constipation. With great tips on what to look for and what to do about it.935blockage,cat,catcafepodcast,constipation,feline,purrpodcast,urinaryfalse357fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-and-your-cat-can-be-happy--48999462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48999462Fri, 11 Mar 2022 02:45:08 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Mia Cary is the everlasting optimist and tells us how we have to take care of ourselves and our cats. She owns two cats herself and loves cats in general. Her humor and happy attitude is contagious!1449bestfriendever,cat,catcafepodcast,catlove,feline,happy,optimisim,purrpodcastfalse356fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-your-cat-have-a-high-blood-pressure--48864804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48864804Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:07:03 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discuss a new article about blood measurements by veterinarians in the clinic. Why do we need to measure blood pressure in cats and what is the best method to do so? All your questions about high blood pressure are answered and...1350bloodpressure,cat,catcafepodcast,doppler,feline,hypertension,purrpodcast,stressfalse355fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tik-tok-cat-cafe--48603814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48603814Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:53:53 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe amazing Tik Tok veterinarian, Dr. Adam Christman tells us how it is to live a life of rich and famous (on social media that is). Adam is a general practitioner who loves to teach pet parents about their pets and in our case: cats! Have a laugh...1458cat,catcafepodcast,dradamchristman,feline,lovecats,purrpodcast,socialmedia,tiktokfalse354fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-cat-cheering-for-the-holidays-too--47986781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47986781Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:19:58 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnOur amazing co-host Dr. Kelly St Denis joins us for holiday cheers and why you should be cognizant that the holidays may not be the favorite season of all for your cats. We discuss that the holidays may cause some stress for our furry friends with all...1410bestpodcastforcats,cat,catcafepodcast,cheer,christmas,feline,hanukkah,happy,holidays,purrpodcast,stressfalse353fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-apple-of-a-cat-eye--47521521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47521521Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:55:11 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Christine Lim is our guest and because she is an ophthalmologist, we are of course talking about eyes. We explain the anatomy of the eye, focus on problems that occur commonly in cat eyes, and what you can do about it.1716cat,catcafepodcast,cornea,emergency,eyelid,feline,purrpodcast,tearingfalse352fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-debit-machine-and-talking-to-first-graders-brings-a-smile-on-dr-susan-s-face--47022134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47022134Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:27:17 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan is pretty busy these days with her clinics and has 2 things that made her smile this week. her new debit card machine and her talk to 1st graders in Texas that were asking the best questions about cats. How big is s kitten for instance?...15361stgrader,cat,catcafepodcast,debitcard,feline,kitten,machines,purrpodcast,smiling,veterinarymedicinefalse351fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-your-cat-grimace-when-it-uses-the-litter-box--46747771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46747771Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:10:24 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn this episode, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss two new inventions for cat lovers. The first is a litterbox that recognizes the cats and has lots of features that are pretty interesting, and the second is an app that identifies the cat's facial...1315cat,catcafepodcast,feline,grimace,litterbox,pain,purrpodcast,urinaryfalse250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cat-chatting-away--46459937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46459937Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:14:56 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are chatting about cats (what else), do you know where the Persian comes from? We also talk about things that bite cats and cat bites in general. How to avoid them and what to do if your cat gets bitten.1587abscess,cat,catbite,catcafepodcast,feline,persian,purrpodcast,welovecatsfalse249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-cat-s-blood-type--46194847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46194847Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:49:36 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle have a bloody topic: blood transfusions. We talk about different blood types and why we care about them. Sometimes your cat gets him or herself in trouble and needs blood from another cat. Give it some blood may you think but...1475blood,cat,catcafepodcast,diseases,feline,pets,purrpodcast,transfusion,traumafalse248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-eye-of-the-tiger--46017713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46017713Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:02:16 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThis week we discuss the eye of the cat, a beautiful organ that makes a cat special. Don't you love looking at those beautiful cat eyes? How are they different than our eyes and what diseases should we beware of. This week's guest is Dr. Rick Sanchez,...1581cat,catcafepodcast,cornea,diganostics,eye,eyediseases,feline,purrpodcast,seeing,welovecatsfalse247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dutch-take-on-feline-polyps--45850289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45850289Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:28:53 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe great Dr. Gert ter Haar joins us from Holland to talk about Ear, Nose, and Throat diseases in cats. He is an ENT specialist for dogs and cats and the main problem we tackle today is aural polyps. Did you know that a cat with chronic ear disease...1091cat,catcafe,catcafepodcast,chronic,eardisease,feline,polyp,purrpodcastfalse246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minimally-invasive-approaches-to-your-cat--45584125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45584125Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:00:57 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Dave Twedt, world-renowned veterinary specialist in feline internal medicine joins us for this week's podcast. We talk with Dave about doing things minimally invasive, in other words, how can you look inside the cat without making big incisions?...1284cat,catcafepodcast,endoscopy,feline,goodforyourcat,internalmedicine,minimallyinvasive,purrpodcast,welovecatsfalse245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-the-every-cat-health-foundation-do-for-your-cat--45374572www.everycat.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45374572Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:02:11 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThis week we have a special host, the famous Steve Dale. Steve and I will interview Jackie Ott Jaakola, the new executive director of the Every Cat Health Foundation, previously known as the Wynn Feline Research Foundation. Jackie gives us a bit of...www.everycat.org]]>1646cat,catcafepodcast,cathealth,catsofinstagram,everycat,feline,purrpodcast,welovecatsfalse244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-become-a-catvocate--45218597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45218597Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:33:32 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Caitlin DeWilde is our guest on this podcast. Caitlin is an amazing veterinarian, entrepreneur, and social media expert. She describes herself as a tech geek or nerdy marketeer. We talk about how you can become a catvocate, how you can market your...1663cat,catcafepodcast,catlover,catowner,catvocate,feline,health,nerd,purrpodcast,welovecatsfalse240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-cat-news-with-dr-kelly-st-denis--44994763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44994763Mon, 24 May 2021 02:17:25 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Kelly St. Denis is our guest and podcast co-host and we are talking about hot cat news. What do you need to do to make your cat a real adventurer? How can you make you balcony safe for cats and what to do when the cat decides to take a big jump?...1676cat,catadventures,catbalconies,catcafepodcast,cattreats,feline,high-rise-syndrome,purrpodcastfalse242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-mark-morris-animal-foundation--44724979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44724979Sun, 09 May 2021 21:40:58 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Kelly Diehl is Senior Director of Science and Communications at the Mark Morris Animal Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that spends a boatload of money on proper research in diseases of pets and other important animals. Kelly explains how...1756cat,catcafepodcast,feline,felv,fiv,markmorrisfoundation,pian,purrpodcast,research,sheltercatsfalse238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-my-cat-ate-something-really-bad--44483480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44483480Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:57:13 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Ahna Brutlag, veterinary toxicologist (poison expert) works for the pet poison helpline. What should you do if your cate ate something that it was not supposed to? Dr. Ahna gives lots of great advice and tells us what things we better should not...1706cat,catacfepodcast,chocolate,feline,helpline,intoxication,plants,poinsettia,purrpodcast,ratpoison,toxinsfalse340fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-cat-cathealthy--44302185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44302185Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:01:54 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnWith my super co-host Dr. Kelly StDenis, we entertain Dr. Liz O'Brien, another famous Canadian catvet. Liz talks about where you can find interesting information about your cat's health and how important it is to have a checklist when you get a new...1575adoption,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,kitten,medicine,purrpodcast,shelter,veterinaryfalse239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cats-beware-the-easter-lily--44092393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44092393Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:34:38 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jollle are discussing the Easter Lily, a favorite plant during the Easter season. The bad news is that Easter Lilies are so toxic for cats. Even just a little bit of pollen, a bite of leaves, or some of the water in the vase of an...1290acuterenalfailure,cat,catcafepodcast,easter,feline,lily,purrpodcast,toxic,toxicplantsfalse238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-should-not-declaw-our-cats--43941774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43941774Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:51:26 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Kelly St. Denis is our guest and explains the role of the American Association of Feline Practitioners of which she is the current President. There are so many great tools available at catfriendly.com. We discuss a 'hot potato' called declawing....1549behavior,cat,catcafepodcast,declaw,feline,medicine,purrpodcast,veterinaryfalse237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-your-cat-have-high-blood-pressure-too--43675512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43675512Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:37:42 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle celebrate 100k downloads for their combined podcasts and talk about a current tool kit that was published about hypertension or high blood pressure in cats. High blood pressure is caused by common diseases such a kidney disease...1436cat,catcafepodcast,diabetes,feline,highbloodpressure,hypertension,medicine,purrpodcast,renaldisease,thyroiddisease,treatment,veterinaryfalse236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-cat-veterinary-technician--43466050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43466050Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:22:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnToday we host Robin Saar who is a veterinary technician from Canada specialized in nutrition, we of course talk about how to handle cats, what you need to do to prepare to visit a veterinarian, and cool nutrition tips for cat owners.1713cat,catcafepodcast,feline,nurse,nutrition,purrpodcast,technician,veterinaryfalse235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-orphan-cats-part-2--43356451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43356451Mon, 08 Feb 2021 23:39:41 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Mikel is back for our second podcast about how to care for feline orphans and we are so excited that we break our every other week rule! What a great episode it is indeed. Mikel has lots of good tips on how to care for orphans and tells us about...2066cat,catcafepodcast,catowner,feline,ilovemycat,orphan,owner,purrpodcastfalse234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oh-an-orphaned-kitten-what-to-do-now--43231025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43231025Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:52:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Mikel Delgado is specialized in cat behavior and a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. This a podcast that was published on the purrpodcast but...1827abandoned,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,kitten,kittenbehavior,neonate,purrpodcast,separation,sucklingfalse233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-solve-skin-problems-in-your-cat--42994543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42994543Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:01:38 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Ashley Bourgeois, a veterinary dermatologist, is the guest of this week's podcast. We discuss common skin problems in cats and what you can do about them. Is it ok to bathe and shampoo your cat? Why do cats groom themselves, and what happens if...1818cat,catcafepodcast,feline,grooming,hairloss,itch,purrpodcast,shampoo,skin,veterinarianfalse232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-cats-like-books-too--42873124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42873124Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:06:03 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back to wish you a happy new year and discuss their new books. Both are working on 2 different projects and explain that publishing a book is a lot of love and labor. We also give an update about the latest covid tests for...1714book,cat,catcafepodcast,catowner,covid,covidtesting,feline,purrpodcast,vaccine,welovecatsfalse228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-nutrition-is-good-for-my-cat--42683185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42683185Sun, 27 Dec 2020 23:09:44 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnHappy holidays #catcafepodcast listeners. This week we will repeat the most downloaded podcast of 2020, the one with the awesome Dr. Julie Churchill where we will bust some cat myths surrounding the proper nutrition for cats. This was such a great...1732bestcatfoods,carnivore,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,ismycatacarnivore,myths,nutrition,purrpodcastfalse230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ouch-is-my-cat-in-pain--42454761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42454761Sat, 12 Dec 2020 23:03:58 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnProfessor Paulo Steagall talks pain with us in the latest catcafe podcast. Sometimes it is difficult to recognize if your cat is in pain, and he answers the question if cats feel as much pain as we do? Did you know that you can recognize pain in cats...1631acute,cat,catcafepodcast,catlover,feline,felinegrimacescale,ilovecats,pain,painkillers,purrpodcast,veterinarymedicinefalse230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ten-most-commonly-asked-cat-questions-online--42251150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42251150Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:33:20 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle answer the most common cat questions on the internet. Did you know why a cat purrs or kneads and how long do cats live? We provide all the answers in this fun and entertaining session.1940cat,catcafepodcast,feline,ilovecats,kittens,kneading,purring,purrpodcast,veterinarymedicinefalse228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-i-need-to-go-to-school-for-that-cat--41991755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41991755Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:19:57 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Serge Chaloub is an educator at the University of Calgary in Canada. Serge will explain what students need to become a cat expert and a doctor in veterinary medicine. Covid has changed quite a lot at schools and forced educators to use lots of new...1838cat,catcafepodcast,catlearning,covid,feline,hangoutwithcats,ilovemycat,purrpodcast,school,teaching,veterinaryfalse227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-cat-genes-important--41733962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41733962Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:14:09 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Leslie Lyons joins us to talk about cat genes. The great thing about Leslie is that she explains it so clearly and easily to understand. Cat genes are essential for everything a cat does and they do not differ that much from our own genes. How is...1981cat,catcafepodcast,catlife,catsofinstagram,feline,genes,genetics,haircolor,ilovecats,kidney,purrpodcast,veterinaryfalse226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pancreatitis-in-the-cat-what-is-that--41520519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41520519Sun, 18 Oct 2020 12:53:50 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnYay, we have reached out 25th podcast milestone with Dr. Panos Xenoulis, an expert in pancreatic diseases in cats. Panos lives in Greece but did most of his postgraduate work in the USA. We discuss why the pancreas is important for your cat, what can...1347cat,catcafepodcast,feline,ilovecats,internalmedicine,pancreas,pancreatitis,purrpodcast,veterinarymedicinefalse225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-protect-your-older-cat-from-kidney-disease--41344626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41344626Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:42:28 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnOur guest co-host Dr. Kelly StDenis and Dr. Jolle are interviewing Dr, Sheri Ross an expert in kidney disease in cats. When your cat gets older, there is an increased risk for kidney disease. what clinical signs are important and what do you need to...1586cat,catcafepodcast,chronickidneydisease,ckd,diagnosis,feline,internalmedicine,kidney,nutrition,purrpodcastfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-cat-in-pain-with-dr-karen-perry--41028420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41028420Sun, 20 Sep 2020 22:33:56 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnToday we chat with Dr. Karen Perry, a feline bone surgeon from Michigan State University. Our main topic is cat pain and how we should recognize it? Cats are so good at hiding what is wrong with them. Dr. Perry tells us about common signs of how you...1776animals,bone,cat,feline,joint,orthopedic,pain,veterinary]false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-blogs-and-sharing-stories-with-the-amazing-dr-v--40595516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40595516Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:24:12 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Jessica Vogelsang, famous author and blog writer is our guest at the podcast. Jessica wrote an amazing book called 'All dogs go to Kevin'. Dr. Vogelsang also has a website called pawcurious and is an expert in telling stories. We discuss with her...1735alldogsgotokevin,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,purrpodcast,storytelling,telemedicinefalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-cats-do-not-want-to-jump-when-they-get-old--40353242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40353242Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:21:21 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnToday's episode features Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discussing common bone and joint diseases in cats. Di you notice that your cat does not like to climb their usual spots or hesitate to jump off furniture that normally they would easily master? This...1461bone,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,joint,jumping,oldage,osteoarthritis,purrpodcastfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-bring-your-cat-to-the-vet-in-covid-time--40100107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40100107Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:57:02 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnOh wow, episode 20! Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss why it is important to bring in your cat to the vet and not wait until the epidemic is over. We discuss why it is safe and what you can expect when you come into the vet clinic. we discuss safety...1485cat,catcafepodcast,clinic,covid,don'twait,feline,purrpodcast,veterinary,veterinarymedicinefalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-spay-or-not-to-spay-that-is-the-question--38747385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38747385Sat, 11 Jul 2020 20:24:30 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle will talk today about if you should spay your cat or not. We will discuss the procedure for female and male cats, what are the advantages and possible disadvantages. This is an important topic, especially in the spring and...1956castration,cat,catcafepodcast,feline,fix,neutering,ove,ovh,purrpodcast,spay,veterinarymedicinefalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decode-your-cat-with-dr-debbie-horwitz--34164316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34164316Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:03:54 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnOMG, we are so excited about this new book that is coming out in July, written by lots of cat behavioral experts, called decoding your cat. After the big success of decoding your d.., Dr. Debbie Horwitz and team decided to tackle the cat this time and...1334book,cat,catowner,catsarethebest,decodeyourcat,decoding,feline,mustbuy,veterinaryfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-viruses-like-fiv-and-felv-a-risk-to-my-cat--30700341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30700341Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:24:12 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Julie Levy loves to talk about cats and is a Professor of shelter medicine at the University of Florida. New guidelines on retroviruses (like FIV and FeLV) just came out and Dr. Julie and Dr. Susan will explain to you what these viruses are about,...1663cat,catbreeder,catcafepodcast,catowner,feline,felineleukemia,felv,fip,ilovecats,purrpodcast,retrovirus,veterinary,virusfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-diagnostic-imaging-techniques-do-vets-use-commonly-on-my-cat--28313253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28313253Mon, 25 May 2020 23:22:03 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnAnother episode with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle where they discuss the use of diagnostic imaging techniques in veterinary practice. What is the difference between an X-ray, an ultrasound, and a CT scan? Why can these techniques help your veterinarian in...2009cat,catcafepodacst,feline,medicine,purrpodcast,radiograph,surgery,ultrasound,x-rayfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-be-worried-about-covid-19-and-your-cat--27052363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27052363Sun, 10 May 2020 23:19:53 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThis episode is dedicated to the virus that keeps us all in check at the moment. COVID-19 or Corona Virus Disease 2019. cats are susceptible to general coronaviruses and we know quite a lot about them. There is NO evidence that cats are a risk factor...1243besafe,cat,corona,coronavirus,covid-19,disease,feline,veterinary,veterinarymedicine,virusfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-should-i-take-my-cat-to-the-vet-with-dr-margie-scherk--25720223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25720223Sun, 19 Apr 2020 01:35:10 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Margie Scherk is one of the first veterinarians dedicated to cat medicine. As a board-certified feline practitioner, Margie is also known as the cat expert. We are lucky to chat with her about why cats do not want to go to the vet usually. Cats...1438aafp,cat,catcafepodcast,catvetsusan,disease,feline,practitioner,purrpodcast,sicknessfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-have-to-bring-your-cat-to-an-emergency-room-with-dr-chris-byers--24822834www.criticalcaredvm.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24822834Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:04:17 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Chris Byers, the criticalcaredvm, is with us today. Chris is a specialist in emergency medicine and internal medicine for pets. He works in an intensive care unit for animals. He deals with animals with heart failure, diabetes, and many other...www.criticalcaredvm.com]]>1362care,cat,critical,criticalcaredvm,emergency,feline,ileus,owner,triage,unitfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-heart-disease-in-cats-with-dr-phil-fox--24173914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24173914Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:01:03 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe #catcafepodcast hosts the veterinary Dr. Phil, as in Dr. Phil Fox from the famous NYC Animal Medical Center. Phil is talking about common heart diseases in cats. The most common condition has to do with the thickening of the heart muscle or...1378bloodpressure,cafe,cat,catfan,coffee,feline,fox,heart,love,veterinarymedicinefalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myth-busting-cat-nutrition-with-dr-julie-churchill--23611752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23611752Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:03:36 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnNutrition specialist and most compassionate veterinarian, Dr. Julie Churchill, is a guest at the Cat Café PC. Julie is specialized in veterinary nutrition for cats. She talks about myths in cat nutrition and how nutrition has to be the cornerstone of...1639cat,feline,food,grain-free,meal,nutrition,obesity,overweight,rawfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-become-a-cat-doctor-or-a-cat-surgeon--23014488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23014488Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:58:01 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn the tenth episode of the @catcafepodcast, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle explain how you can become a cat doctor or a cat surgeon. Dr. Susan is a famous cat doctor and went through many years of training to become who she is. She has 2 cat-only clinics in...1621boards,cat,doctor,feline,medicine,specialised,specialist,surgery,veterinaryfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-cat-shelters-with-dr-apryl-steele--22463982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22463982Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:17:50 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnWe have a special guest, Dr. Apryl Steele, who is a veterinarian and CEO of the Dumb Friends League, a big animal shelter in Denver, Colorado. She was in private practice for 17 years and now receives 22000 animals per year at the Dumb Friends League...930aafp,cat,cat-friendly,colorado,ddfl,denver,feline,shelter,underserved,veterinarian,veterinaryfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-if-your-cat-is-older-and-does-not-want-to-eat--22255828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22255828Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:04:31 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe Cat Cafe Podcast is back with the amazing Dr. Jessica Quimby. Jessica works at the Ohio State University as a veterinary specialist in internal medicine with a special focus on cats with kidney disease. Jessica is interested in older cats and she...1345anorexia,appetite,cat,eating,feline,medicine,nutrition,veterinaryfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/internet-of-cats-ces2020-review--21591330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21591330Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:04:59 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle work their way through the 3M square feet of the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 and give you the highlights that will and may affect your cats well being. From automated litter boxes, cat robots, automated feeding stations, and...1489cat,cats,ces,ces2020,consumer,electronics,feline,feline_medicine,medicine,techfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-one-health-mean-for-cat-owners-with-dr-mike-lappin--21147696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21147696Sat, 28 Dec 2019 21:20:05 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnThe awesome cat owner cat cafe podcast is hosting Dr. Mike Lappin, a famous internal medicine specialist in infectious diseases of cats. He represents the One Health Committee of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. Mike has a message:...1322cat,cat_owner,cats,feline,infection,one_health,podcast,purrpodcast,veterinary_medicine,wsavafalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-cats-get-cancer-with-dr-nicole-ehrhart--20690759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20690759Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:29:50 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnIn our next catcafepodcast, we host Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, an amazing veterinary surgical oncologist. We are talking about cat cancer and the most common warning signs you, as a cat owner, need to look for. Cancer is common in the older cat and cats are...1519cancer,cat,chemotherapy,clinical_signs,feline,quality_of_life,radiation,surgeon,surgery,tumorfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-5-diseases-in-senior-cats-with-dr-ann-hohenhaus--20391569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20391569Sat, 30 Nov 2019 22:55:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnWe are so excited to host our first guest on the Cat Cafe Podcast, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus. Dr. Ann is a tumor specialist at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. We talk about the AMC and about feral cats in New York City. Ann deals with a lot of senior cats...1631amc,cafe,cat,disease,feline,medicine,podcast,senior,veterinarian,veterinaryfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpuzzling-cat-stress--19999101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19999101Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:48:04 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnOur cats are loosely domesticated and are supposed to eat multiple times a day. In nature, they hunt small rodents and that takes almost all day and a lot of effort. In their new indoor environment, they often have nothing to do and this causes quite...1464behavior,cat,environment,feline,indoor,management,puzzle,stressfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-intensity-and-low-frequency-cats--19741256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19741256Tue, 29 Oct 2019 01:20:07 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnDr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss cat cafe's and reveal the new name of the podcast. Dr. Susan went to more than 10 cat cafe's all over the world and discusses why this is her favorite thing to do. She talks about her number one cat cafe and wonders why...1454cat,catcafe,feline,pessimist,picky,welfarefalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-a-great-cat-podcast--19526673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19526673Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:42:12 +0000Jolle KirpensteijnExcellent podcast for cat owners and cat lovers. Dr. Susan Little, a famous cat veterinarian from Canada and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, cat surgeon from the USA, discuss in this introduction to the podcast who they are and why they wanted to make this...1145cat,feline,logo,medicine,pathologist,podcast,surgeryfalse11full