Purr Podcast

Purr Podcast

This is an awesome podcast for veterinary healthcare providers about everything feline. Famous author Dr. Susan Little and surgeon, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn will discuss medical en surgical issues of cats highlighting simple and practical solutions. If you like cats, you will love this podcast!

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October 14, 2025 29 mins
Cats deserve cancer breakthroughs too! Dr. Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), shares what’s on the horizon for feline cancer testing in the next episode of the Purr Podcast. Known on social media as Dr. Sue Cancer Vet, she is an international speaker, author, & vlogger. She is a board-certified specialist in medical oncology. She received her veterinary training at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She compl...
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Part 2 of enriching your cat. Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter is back on the podcast. Tabitha is an international speaker, educator, and advocate for feline welfare, known for helping caregivers and veterinary teams better understand cat behavior and enrichment. Feline enrichment isn’t “extra”—it’s essential! Learn why in our next...
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September 16, 2025 28 mins
Ever wonder what your cat is really trying to tell you? Our next Purr Podcast guest is Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter. Tabitha is an international speaker, educator, and advocate for feline welfare, known for helping caregivers and veterinary teams better understand cat behavior and enrichment. Feline enrichment isn’t “extra”—it’...
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September 2, 2025 17 mins
Is 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 host, and television personality who specializes in pet news and information, as well as editorial and advocacy pieces. Steve is the host of Steve Dale's Pet World, on WGN Radio. His cont...
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August 19, 2025 35 mins
Lights, camera, action! Dr. Joya Griffin gives us a peek behind the curtain, sharing what it’s like to star on a veterinary TV show. She is the star of the Nat Geo WILD television series, Pop Goes the Vet, now streaming on Disney+. Find out what it was like to bring her joy of feline dermatology to the small screen. Listen to Purr Podcast on Tuesday, August 19th, wherever you get your podcasts!

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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...
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🎙️ Dr. Leslie Lyons is back on the PurrPodcast! 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 Congress in Rio, and as always, Leslie brings her passion, expertise, and even a surprise cameo from her very own cat 🐈‍⬛ (who may or may not have inherited the spotlight gene). Lesl...
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July 8, 2025 33 mins
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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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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June 10, 2025 33 mins
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 wo...
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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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May 13, 2025 25 mins
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 vete...
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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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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-focu...
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April 1, 2025 21 mins
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...
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March 18, 2025 33 mins
Eric Garcia is back on the Purr Podcast, but this time, we’re trading cats for bees! In this buzz-worthy episode, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan dive into the fascinating world of beekeeping with Eric, who happens to be an avid beekeeper.
From the intricate social structure of a hive to the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, Eric shares his firsthand experience and expertise. Whether you’re a vet, a bee enthusiast, or just...
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In this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Jolle and Dr. Susan are joined by none other than Eric Garcia to explore the fascinating intersection of AI and bees—yes, you read that right! While AI might not be replacing veterinarians (or beekeepers) just yet, it’s certainly making waves in daily veterinary practice.
From DeepSeek AI to practical tools that enhance workflow, communication, and diagnostics, this episode breaks down how AI...
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Dr. Pamala Jones is back for Episode 2—yes, she actually returned! And this time, we’re getting serious about cats.
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 i...
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This week on the PurrPodcast, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Pamala Jones, a medical radiation oncologist with an impressive career journey. We’ll be diving into all things cats, pickleball, and wakeboarding—because naturally, the question arises: do cats play pickleball or wakeboard? (Spoiler: the jury’s still out.)
We’ll also chat about the shocking lack of cat news at veterinary conferences and hear about Pam’s fascinating transition...
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In this second episode of the Purrpodcast, we dive deeper into the world of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Terza Brostoff, a veterinary microbiologist and Assistant Professor at UC Davis. Dr. Brostoff shares the latest breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of FIP, including the transformative role of antiviral therapies like Remdesivir. Her pioneering research is changing the landscape of feline medi...
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