Episode 86 – Behaviour Signs and Neurotransmitters When I first started out in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, knowing which Behaviour Medication to choose for any given patients was a real struggle. I didn’t really know what to base my choices on, often reached for the same medication over and over again without really knowing why and just hoping that I’d made the right decision. Sound familiar? As I progressed through my residency, I started to understand how behavioural signs are correlated with neurotransmitters in the brain and how to make really smear medication choices to affect these neurotransmitter levels. In this episode I chat through exactly this and give some examples of how to start thinking about which medications to choose according to the signs the patient is showing. Here’s the FREE PDF download I mention in the episode: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-signs-nts And here is the link to PSYCHOACTIVE – PRACTICAL VETERINARY PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive This course is epic. This course is my soul's work and contains the wisdom I want to share with you after safely and effectively using Veterinary Psychopharmacology in hundreds of my patients. Use SUMMER50 for a 50% Discount this summer 2025! 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 Veterinary 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!
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085 Setting Up a Behaviour Service with RVN Nikki McLeod
Episode 85 – Setting Up a Behaviour Service with RVN Nikki McLeod Veterinary Nurses are INVALUABLE when it comes to promoting Behavioural Health within Veterinary Practices. In this episode, I chat to RVN, Nikki McLeod about her current exciting journey of setting up a Behaviour Service within the practice she works in, what her challenges have been, what her wins have been and what she has learned along the way! This is such a great episode for vets and veterinary nurses around the world to gather top tips and inspiration on how they can utilise their skills and their teams to start integrating Behaviour Medicine into their everyday practices. Nikki is such an inspiration, and I wish her every success with the set-up of this much-needed service! If you are a Veterinary Nurse and you’d like to learn more about the basics of Canine and Feline Behaviour, then have a look at my amazing courses: Learn To Speak Dog https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-dog Learn To Speak Cat https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-cat AND… avail of my Super Summer Offer of 50% off both of these courses until 31st August 2025! Just use the Discount Code SUMMER50 when checking out! 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 Veterinary 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!
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084 Assessing and Managing Inter-Cat Tension & Aggression Cases
Episode 84 – Assessing and Managing Inter-Cat Tension & Aggression Cases This week, I saw a 2-cat, a 4-cat and an 8-cat home, all with diagnoses of inter-cat tension or inter-cat aggression. These cases can be really complex to work up and understanding the fine nuances of cat-cat sociability can be really challenging. In this episode, I share the things I think about and the questions I ask when I go into a multi-cat home with inter-cat tension or aggression. You’ll hear me talk about severity of behaviour, covert and overt feline aggressive behaviours, how to discern play from hostile behaviours, why it is important to assess everyone in the home including the cats not obviously involved in aggressive events and some mistakes that caregivers commonly make when they are living with cats who are fighting. Have a listen also to episodes 18 and 48 of this podcast to learn more about resources and the 5 Pillars of a Health Feline Environment, both of which are so important when it comes to inter-cat tension. Here is the link to the 2024 AAFP Inter-Cat Tension Guidelines: Rodan, I., Ramos, D., Carney, H., DePorter, T., Horwitz, D. F., Mills, D., & Vitale, K. (2024). 2024 AAFP intercat tension guidelines: recognition, prevention and management. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 26(7), 1098612X241263465. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1098612X241263465 And, if you want to find out more about Feline Behaviour, Body Language, Communication, Social Relationships and more, then check out my amazing course: LEARN TO SPEAK CAT – suitable for professionals and caregivers alike! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-cat I 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 Veterinary 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!
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083 We are what we eat. A conversation about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats - with Dr Gaelle Joanny
Episode 83 – We are what we eat. A conversation about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats - with Dr Gaelle Joanny This is SUCH an epic episode. The quality of conversation with Dr Gaelle Joanny always blows my mind and I am so grateful to be able to share this with you. I have spoken about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats before – check out episodes 55 & 57 of this podcast for more background information. However, in this episode, we take a deep dive into the nutritional ways we can support our patients that are suffering with this disease – both with diets and nutraceuticals. Here are some things you’ll take away from this episode: 1. How feeding a good quality diet over a lifetime can prevent Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. 2. Nutraceuticals to help manage Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and how they work. 3. Medium Chain Triglycerides as an alternative fuel source for the brain. 4. How management and environmental enrichment can help. 5. Why we all need to get so much better at recognizing the signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome! Dr Gaelle brings her nutritional expertise to the conversation; we talk about a number of influential studies on this topic and we both express the importance of recognizing the signs of this degenerative disease so we can support and manage our pets so much better in their twilight years – because… don’t they just deserve that from us! Keep an eye on our Social Media Channels in the coming days and weeks for even more information about the diets and nutraceuticals mentioned in this episode! 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 Veterinary 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!
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082 How young is too young to start Behaviour Meds?
Episode 82 – How young is too young to start Behaviour Meds? “Oh, I’m sure they’ll grow out of it…”. A phrase that makes my heart sink when it comes to young dogs with obvious behavioural diagnoses. Now, what do I mean by “young”? We’re talking about dogs somewhere between 6 and 12 months of age and yes, it is absolutely possible that these youngsters already have a behavioural diagnosis based on genetics, epigenetics and early life learning experiences. Should we wait to treat them? Absolutely not! In this episode, I chat through my reasons for making this bold statement and present you with a nice study by Dr Jill Sackman, DACVB, et.al. “Outcomes and side effects of Behavior Medications in young dogs”, that shows that the use of behaviour medications in young dogs (6-12 months of age), is safe and prevents the continued development of more troublesome problem behaviours! To learn more about adolescence in dogs, have a listen to Episode 67 of this podcast ! If you’d like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then click on the link below for more information on Psychoactive! PSYCHOACTIVE – PRACTICAL VETERINARY PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive This course is epic. This course is my soul's work and contains the wisdom I want to share with you after safely and effectively using Veterinary Psychopharmacology in hundreds of my patients. And… if you’re not quite ready for Psychoactive, here is the link to my hour-long Masterclass on the Basics of Veterinary Psychopharmacology: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/veterinary-behaviour-basics I 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 Veterinary 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!
Every week, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviourist and Veterinarian of over 25 years, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides evidence-based solutions for pet behaviour problems, delivered with kindness, passion, and empathy.
The podcast features up-to-date, informative advice on behaviour problems in dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other companion animals in a variety of episodes, including interviews with some of the leading minds in Pet Behaviour Medicine.
In our Case Study and Case De-Brief episodes, Dr. Katrin demonstrates how she and her team approach and treat Clinical Behaviour Cases on a practical level, and we hear from pet owners who have achieved fantastic results in treating their pet’s behaviour problems.
If you are a pet owner, pet care professional, veterinarian, or veterinary nurse/technician interested in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, Pet Behaviour, Pet Mental Health, and Pet Wellness, this is the podcast for you!
This podcast will provide answers to the following questions and so much more!
• Why does my dog bite?
• How can I stop my dog from soiling in the house?
• How do I toilet-train my new puppy?
• Why does my cat not use his litter tray?
• How can I stop my cat from spraying in the house?
• How can I help my dog with Separation Anxiety?
• How can I help my pet be less scared of fireworks or thunderstorms?
• Why is my pet so anxious and fearful?
• How can I stop my rabbit biting me?
• Why does my dog not listen to me?
• How can I stop my parrot from feather-picking?
• How can I get my cat to stop meowing at night?
• How do behaviour medications work, and are these an option for my pet?
• How do I use behaviour medications as a veterinarian?
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