The Cutting Edge Veterinary Podcast

S3E21 CBD (Peters, Ratcliff) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E12 Nonsurg Neutering (Dewaal) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E15 Cow Mastitis (Gironella, Tiwari) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E13 Ultrasound (Laycraft, Flynn, Tornopolski) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E20 AI (Lusson) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E04 Appeasing (Birkenhagen, Cameron, Stark) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E06 Opioids (Brett, Hughes) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E05 Diabetes (Boukall) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E18 Senvelgo (Kohrs, Sweet, Tharagan) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E08 Lame cows (Cliffe, Hewitt, Kennedy) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E16 POCUS for Pneumonia (Haight, Henderson, Toth) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E14 Avian (Gervais, Krawchuk, McLean) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E22 Gabapentin (Ta, Zinke) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E17 Sepsis (Jensen, Ruth) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E19 Blocked Cats (Kontou, Minken) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E03 Telemedicine (Benade) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E09 Nutrition (De Jongh) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Episode 2: Diabetes Management for Cats: How Can We Make It Easier and More Affordable? STUDENT: Danielle Barry FACULTY MENTORS: Dr. Alex Ellis, Dr. Liz Ruelle, and Dr. Rebecca Jackson PODCAST EPISODE DESCRIPTION Managing feline diabetes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to make treatment more affordable and flexible, improve owner compliance, and enhance quality of life for cats and caregivers. Learn about monitoring options, communication tips, and why remission should be a bonus—not the goal. ABSTRACT Feline diabetes mellitus (DM) presents unique challenges for practitioners and pet owners, often complicated by cost, time commitment, and concurrent disease. This episode explores practical strategies to make DM management more accessible and sustainable without compromising patient welfare. We review current diagnostic standards, including Project ALIVE’s consensus criteria, and discuss flexible treatment approaches beyond rigid protocols. Emphasis is placed on improving owner engagement through clear communication, staged treatment initiation, and individualized care plans. Monitoring options—such as fructosamine, blood glucose curves, urine glucose, and clinical scoring—are compared for their pros and cons, highlighting the importance of tailoring methods to each cat-owner pair. We also address remission: while possible, it should be considered a bonus rather than a primary goal, given variable success rates and relapse risk. Finally, we examine the impact of concurrent conditions and the need for balanced decision-making when adjusting other therapies. By adopting adaptable principles and prioritizing quality of life for both cats and caregivers, veterinarians can reduce euthanasia rates and foster better outcomes. Tune in for evidence-based insights and practical tips to support your diabetic feline patients and their families.

S3E10 Longterm CBD (Demetrick, Louwe, Wassmuth) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

S3E07 (Nasal Flair Strips (Busson) by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine