Episodes

  • The secret behind orange cats

    The secret behind orange cats
    Jul 8 2025
    Why 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 color pigmentation linked to orange cats.
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    34 mins
  • The Purr-spective: Intercat Connections with Dr. Ilona Rodan

    The Purr-spective: Intercat Connections with Dr. Ilona Rodan
    Jun 24 2025
    Dr. Ilona Rodan is back for the second episode and is a leading feline behavior specialist whose recent work on the 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines (now Feline Veterinary Medicine Association) sheds light on often-overlooked stress between housemates. Her contributions equip both professionals and cat-parents with clear, science-backed strategies to foster peaceful, harmonious multi-cat homes.
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    29 mins
  • Is your cat behaving all right?

    Is your cat behaving all right?
    Jun 10 2025
    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. Dr. Susan and Dr. Kelly are back with a wonderful episode.
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    34 mins
  • Under the Fur: Secrets of the Feline Skin

    Under the Fur: Secrets of the Feline Skin
    May 27 2025
    Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch will discuss the rarely talked about subject of feline dermatology emergencies! What are common derm emergencies that she sees in cats? How do we treat dermatological emergencies in our feline patients? Dr. Sandra Koch is back for part 2 to go deeper than skin deep into the topic of feline skincare. Dr. Kelly St. Denis joins Dr. Susan Little to fill in as guest host while Jolle is away.
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    28 mins
  • Fur, Flakes, and Feline Fixes

    Fur, Flakes, and Feline Fixes
    May 13 2025
    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 completed a residency in veterinary dermatology. She is the author of Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook. What are common dermatology symptoms that cats can get? Dr. Koch will scratch the surface of the importance of feline-focused veterinary skincare! Dr. Koch shares how dermatology can improve a cat's quality of life!
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    25 mins
  • Communicate better with your cat owners!

    Communicate better with your cat owners!
    Apr 29 2025
    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
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    32 mins
  • Communicate better with your cat with Dr. Lisa Restine

    Communicate better with your cat with Dr. Lisa Restine
    Apr 15 2025
    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 special guest host Dr. Kelly St. Denis to discuss how to best communicate with cat owners! How can you incorporate cat care into your daily practice? Dr. Restine discusses the future of feline-focused veterinary care!
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    29 mins
  • Say what? Avian Influenza in cats

    Say what? Avian Influenza in cats
    Apr 1 2025
    Dr. Mike Lappin is back on the PurrPodcast! 🐱 This time, he’s diving into a very important and timely topic: avian influenza or bird flu in cats. What do we know? What should we worry about? And how do we keep our feline friends safe? Join Dr. Susan Little, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, and Dr. Lappin as they unpack the facts, bust the myths, and bring clarity to this emerging threat. You won’t want to miss this one — it’s flu talk, but make it feline.
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    22 mins