The Pet Behaviour Chat

Episode 54 – Street Cats – Should we “Rescue” or “Home” them?   This is a big topic with many opinions to consider from different stakeholders. Nora and I chat about our experiences of this topic here in the UAE and about some of the cases we have seen where cats that previously lived on the street were brought into homes and developed Behaviour Problems as a result. We also chat about the unique characteristics of the Arabian Mau cat that is found in this part of the world and how their unique-ness affects their behavioural needs.   I talk about genetics, epigenetics and how the socialization period may affect some of these patients and Nora tells us all about her Arabian Mau cat, Freddie, and what he taught her. Find out also how the “5 Freedoms” framework helps us assess the welfare of our patients.   We understand that this is a controversial topic and that there are no right or wrong answers, however, we do need to always consider the welfare and quality of life of all our patients and indeed that animals that we invite into our homes and lives.   Here is the resource that I mention in the episode:   Ellis, S. L. H., Rodan, I., Carney, H. C., Heath, S., Rochlitz, I., Shearburn, L. D., Sundahl, E., & Westropp, J. L. (2013). AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 15(3), 219–230. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X13477537   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 53 – Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question   Welcome to the first episode in this second year of The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast!   This episode was inspired by a Facebook post I saw in one of our local dog groups where an alarming number of people advised the poster, who has a dog showing Separation Related Behaviours to “just get a crate for the dog and put it in the crate when you are away from the home”. This approach has so many potential pitfalls and could actually do more harm than good when it comes to the welfare of the dog in question.   Have a listen to this episode where I chat through my thoughts on this issue and highlight the potential problems that could arise from recommendations such as this one. Don’t get me wrong, a crate or a safe space *may* be an option for some dogs, but it is not ok to just make blanket statements or recommendations such as this when the details of the case are not fully known.   Listen as I chat through: 1.      The importance of obtaining an accurate diagnosis 2.      The importance of the dog feeling comfortable in a crate 3.      The underlying mental and emotional health implications and motivations 4.      Why blanket statements such as this can actually make things worse 5.      How we, as Veterinary Behaviourists, always consider the long-term health and longevity of a good quality life for the pets in our care   Here are some of the resources I mention in the episode: 1.      King, J. N., Simpson, B. S., Overall, K. L., Appleby, D., Pageat, P., Ross, C., Chaurand, J. P., Heath, S., Beata, C., Weiss, A. B., Muller, G., Paris, T., Bataille, B. G., Parker, J., Petit, S., Wren, J., & Clocsa, T. (2000). Treatment of separation anxiety in dogs with clomipramine : results from a prospective , parallel-group , multicenter clinical trial.   2.      Ballantyne, K. C. (2018). Separation, Confinement, or Noises: What Is Scaring That Dog? Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice, 48(3), 367–386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.12.005   3.      Karagiannis et al. BMC Veterinary Research (2015) 11:80, Dogs with separation-related problems show a “less pessimistic” cognitive bias during treatment with fluoxetine (Reconcile™) and a behaviour modification plan DOI 10.1186/s12917-015-0373-1   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 52 – What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast!   I cannot believe that it has been a year since I started The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This has been such a passion project of mine, and I have loved every minute of recording both the solo episodes as well as the amazing episodes with my wonderful guests.   The response to the podcast has been incredible, and I have been able to connect with so many vets and pet owners who have an interest in the science of Behaviour Medicine and how we can help pets and patients in a holistic way, addressing not only their physical but also their mental and emotional health – the TRINITY of health care.   In this episode I chat with Nora and Ilse about what the highlights of the last year have been for all of us, and we reminisce about our episodes, our Fear Free accreditation journey and the many pets we have helped over the last 52 weeks!   I would love for you to tune in to this episode and listen to our journey past, present and what we have in store for the future!   Visit the Trinity website to get your hands on some amazing FREE RESOURCES HERE: https://trinityvetbehaviour.com/free-resources/   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 51 – Long Term versus Event Medications!   This is one of the topics I get the most questions about - from vets, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. What is the difference between long-term, also known as daily or baseline medications, and event or short acting medications? When do I use the one versus the other, can I give them together and, if so, how does that work and what do I need to consider?   In this episode I take a deep dive into this topic and unravel these exact questions.   In this episode you will learn: 1.      What a long-term medication is and when to use it 2.      What a short-term medication is and when to use it 3.      How to combine medications for the most benefit 4.      What to look out for when using long- and short-term medications together   If you’d like to delve even deeper into this topic, get my amazing Psychopharmaceutical Webinar for just $19 before it disappears! Follow the link below!   https://trinityvetbehaviour.com/product/behaviour-medications-who-when-and-how/   I really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 50 – When To Consider Psychopharmaceutical Medication   This is a big topic and certainly the area where, as a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist, my expertise lies! Choosing the right patient, the right medication and having the right support structure in place is of the utmost importance if we want to make positive changes in the patient’s and pet caregiver’s life so knowing the medications well is an absolute must!   In this episode you will learn 1.      The definition of “psychotropic medication” 2.      Why obtaining a diagnosis is so important 3.      How the medications act in the body, especially the brain 4.      How medication fits into a comprehensive treatment plan 5.      Patient choice and doing no harm    Here is the link to the Psychopharmaceutical Webinar which Dr Katrin mentions in the episode, get it now for just $19 before it disappears!   https://trinityvetbehaviour.com/product/behaviour-medications-who-when-and-how/   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 49 – Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know!   Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in dogs are challenging to diagnose and treat. Their genetic and heritable nature, the large number of physical medical differential diagnoses and their ritualistic and invariant nature can make them difficult to live with and their treatment really requires the help and support of an expert!   In this episode you will learn: 1.      The definition of Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours 2.      The big 5 groups of ARBs 3.      What we need to think about when it comes to physical medical rule outs 4.      What breeds are predisposed 5.      How to treat these patients   Here are some of the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode: 1.      Moon-Fanelli, A. A., Dodman, N. H., & Cottam, N. (2007). Blanket and flank sucking in Doberman Pinschers. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 231(6), 907–912. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.231.6.907   2.      Dodman, N. H., Karlsson, E. K., Moon-Fanelli, A., Galdzicka, M., Perloski, M., Shuster, L., Lindblad-Toh, K., & Ginns, E. I. (2010). A canine chromosome 7 locus confers compulsive disorder susceptibility. Molecular Psychiatry, 15(1), 8–10. https://doi.org/10.1038/mp.2009.111 We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 48 – Cat Resources – What You Need To Know!   This is such a fun episode and a must listen if you are either a cat caregiver or a veterinary professional working with cats in the clinic. Dr Katrin and Nora chat about all the things that are considered important resources in a cat’s life, how many of them a cat ideally needs in the home or clinic and how you can design your home to best accommodate both your cat’s needs as well as your own aesthetic.   In this episode you will learn: 1.      All about the essential feline resources 2.      How to provide resources in the most optimal way for your cat 3.      Why resources are an important part of preventative feline behavioural medicine 4.      How resources can be a fun part of your home- or clinic life 5.      How Nora has created a new job title for herself – “Feline Interior Designer”    If you would like to book an in-person or virtual “Feline Home Design” session with Nora, please email us at: behaviour@germanvet.ae OR info@trinityvetbehaviour.com   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 47 – Overgrooming and Pica in Cats – What You Need To Know!   Does your cat overgroom to the point where they have thinning hair in one or more areas of their bodies? Does your cat chew and swallow non-food items? Do you have a pet or patient that has had numerous foreign body surgeries to remove ingested items? Would you like to know what you can do to help and treat these cats? Then this episode is for you! Dr Katrin chats through the main causes of both Feline Psychogenic Alopecia and Pica and how she navigates a work up and designs a treatment plan for these patients.   In this episode you will learn: 1.      The normal grooming pattern of cats 2.      Why a physical medical work up is SO important in these cases 3.      Why cats eat rubber items and chew and eat wool blankets 4.      How to treat Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Cats 5.      How to avoid expensive and risky foreign body surgeries   Learn more about Feline Idiopathic Cystitis in Episode 30 HERE   Here are the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode:   1.      Waisglass, S.E., Landsberg, G. (2006). Underlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psychogenic alopecia. JAVMA, 228:11, 1705-1709. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.228.11.1705   2.      Borns-Weil, S., Emmanuel, C., Longo, J., Kini, N., Barton, B., Smith, A., & Dodman, N. H. (2015). A case-control study of compulsive wool-sucking in Siamese and Birman cats (n = 204). Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 10(6), 543–548. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2015.07.038   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 46 – Muzzles and Muzzle Training   Muzzles are an essential part of any dog’s toolkit, whether they have ever shown aggressive behaviours or not. Whether for safety or in emergencies, muzzles can be extremely valuable and sometimes life-saving pieces of equipment for your dog. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat through real life scenarios, discuss the right kind of muzzle and perfect muzzle fit for your dog and chat you through the basics of teaching your dog to wear a muzzle comfortably and with confidence. You will also learn how Dr Katrin and Ilse use muzzles with their Behaviour Patients and why, in Dr Katrin’s opinion, muzzles should NEVER be used for cats.   Get access to your FREE MUZZLE FITTING VIDEO HERE: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/muzzlefitting   Get access to our 3-part MUZZLE UP MUZZLE TRAINING COURSE HERE: https://trinityvetbehaviour.com/product/muzzle-up-course/   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 45 – Feline House Soiling – What You Need To Know!   This is a topic we are SO passionate about. In a study by Salman et. al. (see below), 28% of cats who were relinquished to shelters were relinquished for behavioural reasons, and of those 28%, 43% were relinquished for house soiling. While this is a distressing situation for cats and caregivers alike, we actually have a really good chance of successfully treating these cases, as long as we take the path to getting to the correct diagnosis. In this episode, Dr Katrin gives you her approach to categorizing the different causes of feline house soiling and how we can differentiate between the different presentations to find the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.   In this episode you will learn: 1.      The normal stages of kitten development and elimination 2.      Possible physical health contributions to Feline House Soiling 3.      How to differentiate between Urine Marking and Elimination presentations 4.      Where FIC (Feline Idiopathic Cystitis) fits into the puzzle 5.      Why addressing stress is vital in all cases of Feline House Soiling   Here are the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode: 1.      Salman, M. D., Hutchison, J., Ruch-Gallie, R., Kogan, L., New, J. C., Kass, P. H., & Scarlett, J. M. (2000). Behavioral Reasons for Relinquishment of Dogs and Cats to 12 Shelters. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 3(2), 93–106. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327604jaws0302_2   2.      Sung, W., Crowell-Davis, S. (2006). Elimination behavior patterns of domestic cats (Felis catus) with and without elimination behavior problems. JAVMA, 67(9), DOI: https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.67.9.1500   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information! If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 44 – Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know!   Getting to the bottom of Canine House Soiling problems can take a little detective work and a really solid understanding of normal canine elimination - both physiologically and developmentally -, learning theory, and medical disease processes that can contribute to house soiling. In this episode, Dr Katrin explains her approach to solving Canine Elimination Problems and how she organizes the information provided to her to create a treatment plan that works!   In this episode you will learn: 1.      The normal stages of puppy development and elimination 2.      What to be able to expect when from puppies during house training 3.      Possible physical health contributors to house soiling in dogs of all ages 4.      Why learning is so important 5.      Why NEVER to punish a dog for soiling in the house   Here are the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode: 1.      Get your FREE HOUSE SOILING RESOURCES HERE: https://trinityvetbehaviour.com/free-resources/   2.      Learn, A., Radosta, L., & Pike, A. (2020). Preliminary assessment of differences in completeness of house-training between dogs based on size. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 35, 19–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2019.08.003   3.      Yeon, S. C., Erb, H. N., & Houpt, K. A. (1999). A retrospective study of canine house soiling: Diagnosis and treatment. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 35(2), 101–106. https://doi.org/10.5326/15473317-35-2-101   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 43 – A Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod   Are you a veterinary nurse with a love for Behaviour Medicine? Are you a veterinary nurse who would like to know a bit more about the opportunities that Behaviour Medicine can bring with it? Or are you a pet caregiver who would like to know more about how you can make your pet’s experience at the veterinary clinic even better? Then this episode is for you!   Dr Katrin chats to UK based Veterinary Nurse, Nikki McLeod, who is doing amazing things in her general practice in Scotland and teaching both peers as well as pet caregivers about the small things they can do to improve their pet or patient’s experience both at home as well as at the veterinary clinic. Learn about the continuing education opportunities available for Veterinary Nurses and how they can make a HUGE impact to animal wellbeing and welfare!   A really great episode with a truly passionate pet care professional!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 42 – Fear Free Tips for Cats   Following on from last week’s episode on Fear Free tips for dogs, Dr Katrin and Nora discuss their 5 Top Tips for Fear Free Veterinary Practice for cats. This episode is intended to provide feline-based quick wins for all veterinary- and pet care professionals who want to provide a better experience for their feline patients as well as giving cat caregivers an insight into what they can and should expect from their veterinary practice.   These tips are so easy to implement and absolutely won’t break the bank and will make an IMMEDIATE difference to kitty cats in veterinary practices everywhere.   Dr Katrin and Nora end up by giving you their “one thing they couldn’t live without” when it comes to Fear Free, Cat-Friendly Practice.   This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you are a veterinary professional or cat-lover! We really hope you enjoy the episode!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 41 – Fear Free Tips for Dogs   As a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, we look at new and innovative ways of delivering patient- and client care literally all the time. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse share their 5 Top Tips for improving your canine patient or pet’s veterinary experience as well as the one thing they couldn’t live without when it comes to Fear Free Veterinary Care!   We specifically wanted to share “Quick Win”, easy to implement and very affordable ways of improving your own Fear Free approach, things the whole team can get behind. This episode is a must listen if you are a veterinarian, veterinary nurse, veterinary receptionist, pet care professional or pet caregiver that wants to improve every patient- and pet experience in the veterinary clinic!   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 40– Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know!   Did you know that up to 50% of our pet dogs suffer from noise sensitivity, fear of noises or even noise phobias? That is a HUGE amount and most of them go undiagnosed and untreated. And that means that many of our pets suffer, either on a daily basis or during specific noise events such as fireworks and thunderstorms. Cats are likely also affected by noises, but because they tend to hide in these circumstances, pet caregivers might not notice this, and they are even less likely to get the help they might need.   In this episode, Dr Katrin chats about: ·         The different diagnoses when it comes to noises - is it a phobia, fear or sensitivity? ·         The signs your dog might show if they are fearful of noises ·         Why household electrical appliances are important ·         How dogs hear differently from humans and what that means for them ·         How we can manage the environment to help ·         Counter-conditioning to noises ·         Supplements, pheromones and medications   Here are some of the papers Dr Katrin mentioned in this episode: 1.      An open-label prospective study of the use of l-theanine (Anxitane) in storm-sensitive client-owned dogs, Amy L. Pike, Debra F. Horwitz, Heidi Lobprise, JVB, 2015, Vol 10:4, pp324-331, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2015.04.001 2.      Dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel for noise associated acute anxiety and fear in dogs—a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, Vet Record, 2017, M. Korpivaara, K. Laapas, M. Huhtinen, B. Schöning, K. Overall   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 39  - Brain Health and Behaviour   This episode is all about how brain health affects behaviour. Our brain does not exist in isolation from the rest of our body and so changes in the rest of our body can affect brain health, and therefore behaviour. Physical health, but also genetics, epigenetics, early life development and learning can all affect the brain, the brain’s health and, ultimately, behaviour.   In this episode, you will learn: ·         How genetics and epigenetics affect behaviour ·         How small details such as where a puppy is located in their mom’s womb can affect behaviour ·         Why Neurotransmitters are EVERYTHING 😊 ·         What happens if communication in the brain is disrupted ·         How neurological, gastro-intestinal and dermatological disease as well as pain can affect behaviour   Some of the research papers Dr Katrin talks about in this episode: 1.      Amadei, E., Cantile, C., Gazzano, A., Pierantoni, L., & Mariti, C. (2021). The link between neurology and behavior in veterinary medicine: A review. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 46, 40–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2021.07.003 2.      Watson, F., Rusbridge, C., Packer, R. M. A., Casey, R. A., Heath, S., & Volk, H. A. (2018). A review of treatment options for behavioural manifestations of clinical anxiety as a comorbidity in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Veterinary Journal, 238, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.06.001 3.      McAuliffe, L. R., Koch, C. S., Serpell, J., & Campbell, K. L. (2022). Associations Between Atopic Dermatitis and Anxiety, Aggression, and Fear-Based Behaviors in Dogs. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 58(4), 161–167. https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7210   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 38 – Behaviour Problems in Rabbits   In this week’s episode, we are talking to the amazing Dr Isabelle Resch all about rabbit behaviour. Dr Isabelle is not only a fellow resident of Dr Katrin’s, but also a member of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in both Behaviour Medicine and Internal Medicine and has vast experience in treating small mammals such as rabbits.   Dr Katrin chats to Dr Isabelle about the complexities of rabbit behaviour, the most common rabbit behaviour problems and what both veterinarians as well as rabbit caregivers can do to optimize rabbit environment, both in the veterinary clinic and at home.   What you will learn in this episode: 1.      Rabbits are social creatures and should never be housed alone. 2.      The 3 most common behaviour problems in rabbits. 3.      How to optimize rabbit environment in the veterinary clinic and at home. 4.      How to handle rabbits gently to maximize their welfare.   We really hope you enjoyed this episode!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 37 – How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice   Ahhhh, this is such an exciting episode! Dr Katrin chats to Nora and Ilse about becoming a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, about what motivated this step, what they all learned in the process and how this accolade has massively impacted the team, the clients and, of course, the patients. They chat about the challenging creation of the SOPs, the practical implementation of a Fear Free approach, the day of the assessment and what the big wins have been on the back of this.   But, even more importantly, the conversation includes so much about the ethos of working in a Fear Free way and the impact this has on the experience, welfare and clinical outcomes of the patients.   This is SUCH a great episode, and whether you are a vet, vet nurse, pet parent or pet care professional, we hope you will be inspired!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 36 – Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley’s Story   How do you know what to expect when you adopt a puppy from a shelter? Puppies born in or taken to shelters at an early age probably face quite a few different challenges to other puppies. Don’t get me wrong, puppies bred in large scale breeding facilities and sold via pet shops also face challenges, as do puppies that have altered genetics or are challenged epigenetically, however, shelters bring their own set of circumstances with them and, if you are considering getting a puppy from a shelter, I would advise that you do some research and go into the puppy adventure with eyes wide open!   In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Carol, who, together with her husband Paul, adopted the lovely Marley from a shelter in Abu Dhabi as a puppy. Have a listen as they chat about Marley’s unique behavioural challenges, how these affected Carol and Paul and how Dr Katrin and Ilse helped them understand Marley better and put a treatment plan in place to help Marley become a happier, healthier individual, one that the whole family can now enjoy!   We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 35 – Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know!   We see A LOT of Feline Behaviour Cases here in the UAE and, unlike other areas in the world, we see an over-representation of Inter-Cat Aggression cases, which means 2 or more cats living in the same household showing signs of hostility towards each other or even actively fighting with each other. This is a really stressful situation for everyone involved, including the cats involved in the hostility or fights, cats and other pets who are not involved in the fights and, of course, the caregivers.   But why do we see this so commonly in cats, why much more so than in other species? Well, this is all down to cats’ unique sociability spectrums and Dr Katrin delves deep into this at the beginning of the episode.   What you will learn from this episode: 1.     Whether you should add a second (or third or fourth) cat to the home. 2.     Which cats are more likely to form good relationships with each other. 3.     How resources influence the social dynamic. 4.     How to practically begin an introduction process. 5.     When to ask for help!   This is a complex and often frustrating scenario and impacts everyone’s wellbeing and welfare so we really hope you enjoy this episode!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!