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Dr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS(VB), DACVB, DipECAWBM(BM), MRCVS

Veterinary Behaviour Chat

A Pets & Animals , Kids & Family and Science podcast

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About the show

Every week, Double Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviourist and Veterinarian of over 25 years, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides education, knowledge and inspiration on all things Veterinary Behaviour Medicine aka Veterinary Psychiatry. This show is for fellow Vets, Veterinary Nurses and Pet Care Professionals who want to serve their patients and clients better by integrating Veterinary Behaviour Medicine into their everyday practice. The podcast features up-to-date, informative advice on diagnosing and treating 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 Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. In our Case Study and Case De-Brief episodes, Dr. Katrin demonstrates how she approaches and treats Clinical Behaviour Cases on a practical level, and we hear from pet owners who have achieved fantastic results in treating their pets' behaviour problems. In our 15-minute Speed Coaching episodes, Dr Katrin consults with and coaches fellow professionals on Case Management, setting up Veterinary Behaviour Medicine protocols, using Psychopharmaceutical Medications, Career Progression and so much more! If you are a Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurse/Technician or Pet Care Professional and you want to elevate your skillset to the next level, this is the podcast for you! This podcast will provide answers to the following questions and so much more! • How do I safely and effectively use psychopharmacology for my veterinary patients? • What are the best veterinary Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals? • How does my patient's physical health affect their behavioural health? • What physical diseases should I be screening for in patients that present with behaviour problems? • Why is pain such an important consideration for Behaviour Patients? • How do I treat dogs with Separation Anxiety? • How do I treat dogs with Noise Phobias? • How do I treat cats that are House Soiling? • How do I perform a risk assessment on a Veterinary Behaviour patient? • What are some Behavioural First Aid Strategies I can give to my clients? • How do I manage aggressive dogs in the Veterinary Clinic? • How do I manage aggressive cats in the Veterinary Clinic? • Why am I seeing so many anxious or fearful patients in my practice? • How do I treat dogs and cats with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome? • How do I treat dogs and cats with Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours? • What diets, supplements and nutraceuticals actually work at reducing stress in veterinary patients?

Newest episodes

160 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Rachel Green – Hyper-aroused Dogs and Barking

20 min

Episode 160 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Rachel Green – Hyper-aroused Dogs and Barking   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to UK based Animal Behaviourist and Registered Veterinary Nurse, Rachel Green, about one of her more challenging cases, a Jack Russell Terrier that shows hyperaroused behaviours both inside and outside the home. Have a listen as we chat through the importance of making the right diagnosis or diagnoses, understanding the motivation and emotional state of behaviours, why barking is a behavioural sign (not diagnosis!) that can be difficult to change and how we might choose medications based on signs as well as other comorbidities.   I really enjoyed this conversation and 15 minutes just wasn't long enough to chat about this lovely doggie!   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   Get a whopping 30% off my PSYCHOACTIVE course in celebration of the WSAVA Congress 2026 by using Discount Code WSAVA30 https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply r...

159 Is your patient really less fearful "Out the Back"?

19 min

Episode 159 – Is your patient really less fearful "Out the Back"?   This episode was inspired by conversations about this topic at several in-person presentations or workshops I have given in the past including my recent Psychopharmacology Workshop at the WSAVA Congress in Poland 2 weeks ago.   Do we really think our patients actually feel better when separated from their caregivers or do they just choose different behavioural strategies that cause us to misinterpret their emotional state?   Listen as I chat through the "4Fs" and the importance of correctly assessing mental and emotional health and welfare in our veterinary patients.   Here are the 2 papers I mention in the podcast: Hare, L.V., Marsilio, S., Halperin, I., Stellato, A.C. and Moody, C.M., 2025. Owner presence versus absence during cat veterinary examinations: cat responses and owner attitudes. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, p.106792.   Stellato, A.C., Dewey, C.E., Widowski, T.M. and Niel, L., 2020. Evaluation of associations between owner presence and indicators of fear in dogs during routine veterinary examinations. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 257(10), pp.1031-1040.   And here is the link to the "4 Pillars of Reducing Stress in the Veterinary Clinic" Masterclass I mentioned in the episode: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/four-pillars   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

158 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Pathways to becoming a VB Specialist

29 min

Episode 158 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Pathways to becoming a VB Specialist   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Australian based Vet, Olivia Bury, about the different routes that are available to becoming a Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. Finding the pathway that best suits you can be a daunting prospect, and I can still remember researching all the different options before finding my supervisors, deciding which College/s to undertake my residency through and figuring out what that meant from a time-commitment, finance-commitment and practical basis. In Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, we are very lucky to have "non-traditional" residencies available that allow us to continue working in our own practices and staying with our families if we want or need to. Have a listen as we talk through all the challenges, potential implications and the wonderful journey that is Veterinary Behaviour Medicine Residency!   I also chat a little with Olivia about her new role in an Emergency Clinic that practices Open Concept Veterinary Medicine, and for everyone who wants to learn a little more about this, have a listen to Episode 91 of this podcast!   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary...

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160 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Rachel Green – Hyper-aroused Dogs and Barking

20 min

Episode 160 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Rachel Green – Hyper-aroused Dogs and Barking   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to UK based Animal Behaviourist and Registered Veterinary Nurse, Rachel Green, about one of her more challenging cases, a Jack Russell Terrier that shows hyperaroused behaviours both inside and outside the home. Have a listen as we chat through the importance of making the right diagnosis or diagnoses, understanding the motivation and emotional state of behaviours, why barking is a behavioural sign (not diagnosis!) that can be difficult to change and how we might choose medications based on signs as well as other comorbidities.   I really enjoyed this conversation and 15 minutes just wasn't long enough to chat about this lovely doggie!   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   Get a whopping 30% off my PSYCHOACTIVE course in celebration of the WSAVA Congress 2026 by using Discount Code WSAVA30 https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply r...

159 Is your patient really less fearful "Out the Back"?

19 min

Episode 159 – Is your patient really less fearful "Out the Back"?   This episode was inspired by conversations about this topic at several in-person presentations or workshops I have given in the past including my recent Psychopharmacology Workshop at the WSAVA Congress in Poland 2 weeks ago.   Do we really think our patients actually feel better when separated from their caregivers or do they just choose different behavioural strategies that cause us to misinterpret their emotional state?   Listen as I chat through the "4Fs" and the importance of correctly assessing mental and emotional health and welfare in our veterinary patients.   Here are the 2 papers I mention in the podcast: Hare, L.V., Marsilio, S., Halperin, I., Stellato, A.C. and Moody, C.M., 2025. Owner presence versus absence during cat veterinary examinations: cat responses and owner attitudes. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, p.106792.   Stellato, A.C., Dewey, C.E., Widowski, T.M. and Niel, L., 2020. Evaluation of associations between owner presence and indicators of fear in dogs during routine veterinary examinations. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 257(10), pp.1031-1040.   And here is the link to the "4 Pillars of Reducing Stress in the Veterinary Clinic" Masterclass I mentioned in the episode: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/four-pillars   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

158 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Pathways to becoming a VB Specialist

29 min

Episode 158 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Pathways to becoming a VB Specialist   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Australian based Vet, Olivia Bury, about the different routes that are available to becoming a Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. Finding the pathway that best suits you can be a daunting prospect, and I can still remember researching all the different options before finding my supervisors, deciding which College/s to undertake my residency through and figuring out what that meant from a time-commitment, finance-commitment and practical basis. In Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, we are very lucky to have "non-traditional" residencies available that allow us to continue working in our own practices and staying with our families if we want or need to. Have a listen as we talk through all the challenges, potential implications and the wonderful journey that is Veterinary Behaviour Medicine Residency!   I also chat a little with Olivia about her new role in an Emergency Clinic that practices Open Concept Veterinary Medicine, and for everyone who wants to learn a little more about this, have a listen to Episode 91 of this podcast!   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary...

157 Is the Medication working? The 50% Approach

27 min

Episode 157 – Is the Medication working? The 50% Approach   This Episode was inspired by the 4-hour Psychopharmacology Workshop I hosted during the WSAVA Congress in Poland last week. We had such a great 4 hours chatting about the theory and, more importantly, practice of using Veterinary Psychopharmacology.   One of the questions we dived further into was "How do we know if a baseline medication is working for the patient and how do we know if we should swap to something else, increase the dose or perhaps augment with another medication?".   Have a listen as I chat through all the angles of this question and how I approach this in my own clinical behaviour cases.   Have a listen to Episode 93 if you'd like to find out more about common side effects of psychopharmaceuticals and have a listen to Episode 51 to find out more about baseline versus event medications.   Get a whopping 30% off my PSYCHOACTIVE course in celebration of the WSAVA Congress 2026 by using Discount Code WSAVA30 https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

156 The Perils of Nail Trims

27 min

Episode 156 – The Perils of Nail Trims   This is SUCH an important topic so I was delighted to hear a presentation on nail trims at our recent European College Conference in Slovenia.   Far too often, we "squeeze" a nail trim in between consultations or at the end of a consultation, requiring team members to be pulled away from what they are doing to perform an often very scary and aversive procedure in a short space of time and under pressure.   Not only do nail trims cause fear, anxiety and stress in our cats and dogs, but they can also be a source of pain and discomfort, especially if done incorrectly. There are, of course, situations where nail trims are necessary for health, mobility and comfort, these should however been done with the time, patience and care they deserve.   Have a listen as I chat about the main takeaways from the below paper and share my personal experiences of nail trims and how they can be done in a better way.   The Cooperative Care Episode I mention in this episode is Episode 136 – Cooperative Care with Charlotte Lewis.   And, here's a link to the paper I mention in the episode: Chen, A., Hall, E., Bennington, L.N., McGowan, C. and Quain, A., 2026. "One of the Hardest Things I Have to Do in the Clinic": A Survey of Veterinary Team Members' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Nail Clipping. Veterinary Sciences, 13(2), p.115.   If you'd like to learn more about appropriate pre-visit-pharmaceuticals, then my PSYCHOACTIVE course is for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 p...

155 The use of alpha 2 agonist as PVPs before General Anaesthesia

21 min

Episode 155 – The use of alpha 2 agonist as PVPs before General Anaesthesia   A question I have received quite frequently recently is whether alpha 2 agonist PVPs such as tasipimidine, detomidine, dexmedetomidine OTM gel or clonidine can safely be given to dogs before intramuscular alpha 2 agonist injection for sedation or general anaesthesia.   Have a listen as I chat about my personal experiences and have a look at what the literature has to say about it!   I hope you find it useful!   Here's the paper I mention in the episode: Cambeiro-Camarero, N., Fernández-Martín, S. and González-Cantalapiedra, A., 2026. Preoperative Oral Tasipimidine in Dogs Undergoing Elective Ovariectomy: Anxiolysis, Handling Quality and Cardiovascular Effects. Veterinary Sciences, 13(7), p.618.   If you'd like to dive deeper into the wonderful world of Veterinary Psychopharmacology, I have you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

154 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Getting Caregivers to "Buy In"

21 min

Episode 154 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Getting Caregivers to "Buy In"   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Australian based Vet, Olivia Bury, about the sometimes-tricky topic of getting Caregiver "Buy In", especially if they are perceiving their pet's behaviour progress differently to you. Have a listen as we talk through welfare implications, creating strong Caregiver relationships, when to be declarative and when to leave a topic for another time, and how videos, questionnaires and specific questions can be really helpful to help you assess the global situation and get straight to the point, especially if you are short on time.   I really loved this conversation as the human factors of Behaviour Consultations can sometimes be the most challenging aspects!   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE...

153 The Canine Regulation Project with Nina Fotara

41 min

Episode 153 – The Canine Regulation Project with Nina Fotara   In this episode, holistic dog trainer, Nina Fotara, and I have such a cool conversation about Nina's new venture – The Canine Regulation Project! We dive into questions such as what "Regulation" means to both of us, how we use the concept in our work, and what it means for both the pets and the caregivers we work with.   As the conversation progresses, we delve deeper into philosophical aspects of working in the Pet Behaviour sector and share how we can broaden our toolkits by considering canine- and human regulation as an important part of our treatment -and care plans!   I really hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it, and if you'd like to learn more about Nina and her work, please read on! Nina Fotara KCAI (WG) is the multi-award-winning Holistic Gundog Specialist™, a trainer and behaviourist at Confident Canine® in Essex, a business built around nervous-system-led work with both gundogs and their guardians. Her tagline, balancing both ends of the lead, captures her approach: working with a dog's nervous system and the energetics its guardian brings, rather than just the behaviour on the surface. Nina is also the founder of the Canine Regulation Project, including the annual Canine Regulation Day on 14 September and the creator of the Holistic Dog® Deck. To learn more about Nina, please check out the resources below: Confident Canine® main site:        https://confidentcanine.co.uk Holistic Dog® platform:                   https://holisticdog.uk The Holistic Dog® deck page:       https://holisticdog.uk/deck Canine Regulation Project™ Website: https://canineregulation.org   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 Instagr...

152 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Drew Bedor – When to recommend a VB

22 min

Episode 152 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Drew Bedor – When to recommend a VB   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Veterinary Technician with a Special Interest in Behaviour, Drew Bedor, about when, as a Trainer or Non-Veterinary Behaviourist, is an appropriate time to recommend referral to a Veterinary Behaviourist. We talk about recognizing when usually successful strategies don't seem to work, time budgets that might be out of balance, initiating conversations about psychopharmacology, physical health contributors, access to VBs, and so much more!   I absolutely loved chatting to Drew and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook  ...

151 Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment

25 min

Episode 151 – Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment   This episode is inspired by a listener request for me to have a chat about emotional arousal, valence and how these relate to behavioural signs and treatment strategies. I love this topic, which is why I have designed a resource, which you can find in the Trinity Professional Guides E-Book, that talks about exactly this – The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions.   Here's what you'll learn: ·         Definitions of arousal and valence as they relate to Veterinary Behaviour Medicine and The Circumplex of Emotions. ·         Why this resource is a brilliant visual guide for Caregivers and Professionals alike. ·         How we can recognize extremes of arousal and valence and their impact on welfare and wellbeing. ·         Neurotransmitter considerations within this model. ·         How this model can guide our pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment choices.     Find The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions as well as many other useful resources in the Professional Guides E-Book here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

150 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Claire Rhodes – B'Mod for Noise Fears

20 min

Episode 150 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Claire Rhodes – B'Mod for Noise Fears   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Veterinarian with a Special Interest in Behaviour, Dr Claire Rhodes, about non-psychopharmaceutical options for managing noise sensitivities and fears. Have a listen as we talk about using a comprehensive treatment approach, where desensitization and counter-conditioning fit in (or not!), always considering pain, and possible genetic and early life interventions.   Here are the studies I talk about in the episode:   Lopes Fagundes, A.L., Hewison, L., McPeake, K.J., Zulch, H. and Mills, D.S., 2018. Noise sensitivities in dogs: an exploration of signs in dogs with and without musculoskeletal pain using qualitative content analysis. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 5, p.17.   Grigg, E.K., Chou, J., Parker, E., Gatesy-Davis, A., Clarkson, S.T. and Hart, L.A., 2021. Stress-related behaviors in companion dogs exposed to common household noises, and owners' interpretations of their dogs' behaviors. Frontiers in veterinary science, 8, p.760845.   Riemer, S., 2023. Therapy and prevention of noise fears in dogs—A review of the current evidence for practitioners. Animals, 13(23), p.3664.   I absolutely loved chatting to Claire, and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you...

149 Acupuncture in Behaviour Medicine with Dr Carole Parsons

38 min

Episode 149 – Acupuncture in Behaviour Medicine with Dr Carole Parsons   How do therapies such as acupuncture fit into Veterinary Behaviour Medicine? This is the topic I discuss with UK-based Vet, Dr Carole Parsons, who runs a mobile acupuncture clinic, in this episode of the podcast. I, myself, am a great believer in acupuncture and other complementary therapies but hearing the research evidence that Carole provided during this conversation as well as her clinical experience of using acupuncture for a variety of cases, really sealed the deal for me.   Have a listen as we chat about the patients that can benefit from acupuncture, its indications in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, its limitations and the cool things such as fMRI studies and neurotransmitter influence.   If you're looking for a qualified UK Veterinary Acupuncturist, then you can search here:  www.abva.co.uk/find-a-vet or https://www.ivas.org/vet-search-map-2018/   And, if you'd like to work with Carole personally, here are her contact details: www.pettherapyacupuncture.co.uk / @pettherapyacupuncture on Instagram / facebook.com/PetTherapyAcu   And, if you'd like to read more about evidence-based acupuncture, here are great resources to go to: Acupuncture in Medicine journal or www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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: Sub...

148 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Puppy Socialisation

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Episode 148 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Puppy Socialisation   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Canine Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, Sharon Jones, about the brilliant topic of Puppy Socialisation, especially as it relates to advice given around vaccine administration, when the puppy can first "go out" and what this means for socialisation.   I love this topic so much as I feel we have really changed our approach to Puppy Socialisation in recent years, making sure we don't overwhelm or even frighten puppies with over-exposure and long checklists of things they "should encounter" in a very short period of time. And, of course, there is the all-important question around timings of vaccines and safety to go to puppy classes or meet other dogs.   Have a listen as we chat through all this and have a read of the paper I share on this exact topic here: Stepita, M.E., Bain, M.J. and Kass, P.H., 2013. Frequency of CPV infection in vaccinated puppies that attended puppy socialization classes. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 49(2), pp.95-100.   I absolutely loved chatting to Sharon, and I really hope you find this episode useful !   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary B...

147 Guanfacine

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Episode 147 – Guanfacine   Welcome to the second in a little duo of episodes on oral alpha 2 agonists. In last week's episode (146), I spoke about clonidine, and this week, I'll be talking about guanfacine, comparing and contrasting the 2 for you in terms of use and indications. Guanfacine is a really useful psychopharmacological agent that is probably less commonly used than clonidine at this time, but I'm hoping this episode will give you a little more confidence to consider it for your patients.   Here's what I think you, as professionals, need to know about this medication.   Here's what you'll learn: ·         Indications for and uses of guanfacine as a daily adjunctive medication in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. ·         Why guanfacine might be a good choice for hyper-aroused, hyper-active and hyper-vigilant patients. ·         When guanfacine might be a better choice than clonidine. ·         Potential drug interactions and contraindications.     This is a bit of a whistlestop tour into guanfacine, but if you'd like to dive even deeper, I've got you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And here is the link to my monthly membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – which I also mention in this episode: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

146 Clonidine

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Episode 146 – Clonidine   Welcome to the first in a little duo of episodes on oral alpha 2 agonists. This week, I'll be talking about clonidine, and next week, I'm going to talk about guanfacine – another oral alpha 2 agonist – and compare and contrast the 2 for you in terms of use and indications. Clonidine is a really useful psychopharmacological agent that is quite commonly used as both an event medication as well as a daily adjunct to baseline medications.   So, I thought we'd do a bit of a deep dive into clonidine and the things you, as professionals, need to know about this medication.   Here's what you'll learn: ·         Indications for and uses of clonidine as both an event- and a daily adjunctive medication in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. ·         Why clonidine might be a good choice for hyper-aroused, hyper-active and hyper-vigilant patients. ·         When clonidine might be a better choice than guanfacine. ·         Potential drug interactions and contraindications.   Here are the 2 published papers I mention in the episode: Ogata, N. and Dodman, N.H., 2011. The use of clonidine in the treatment of fear-based behavior problems in dogs: an open trial. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 6(2), pp.130-137.   Pflaum, K., Albright, J., Cox, S. and Smith, J., 2026. Pharmacokinetics of Orally Administered Clonidine in Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.   This is a bit of a whistlestop tour into clonidine, but if you'd like to dive even deeper, I've got you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And here is the Professional Guides E-Book I mention in the episode, which includes a handout about clonidine: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on...

145 PVPs for Cats

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Episode 145 – PVPs for Cats   Cats can be extremely fearful at the Veterinary Clinic and being able to administer medications such as gabapentin before vet visits has been absolutely game-changing for feline practice in the last 10 years or so.   Have a listen as I talk you through PVP options other than gabapentin, what doses I commonly use, and which situations I might use them in. I also talk about a very exciting presentation I listened to from the Veterinary Behaviour Symposium in Seattle this June, on the use of Sileoâ (dexmedetomidine OTM gel) in cats.   Here are the papers I reference in this episode: Van Haaften, K.A., Forsythe, L.R.E., Stelow, E.A. and Bain, M.J., 2017. Effects of a single preappointment dose of gabapentin on signs of stress in cats during transportation and veterinary examination. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 251(10), pp.1175-1181.   Kruszka, M., Graff, E., Medam, T. and Masson, S., 2021. Clinical evaluation of the effects of a single oral dose of gabapentin on fear-based aggressive behaviors in cats during veterinary examinations. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 259(11), pp.1285-1291.   Stevens, B.J., Frantz, E.M., Orlando, J.M., Griffith, E., Harden, L.B., Gruen, M.E. and Sherman, B.L., 2016. Efficacy of a single dose of trazodone hydrochloride given to cats prior to veterinary visits to reduce signs of transport-and examination-related anxiety. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 249(2), pp.202-207.   Lamminen, T., Korpivaara, M., Aspegrén, J., Palestrini, C. and Overall, K.L., 2023. Pregabalin alleviates anxiety and fear in cats during transportation and veterinary visits—a clinical field study. Animals, 13(3), p.371.   If you'd like to learn more about the safe and effective use of Veterinary Psychopharmacology and all the medications I talked about today, then my PSYCHOACTIVE course is for you! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   If...

144 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Running a Successful VB Business

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Episode 144 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Running a Successful VB Business   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Veterinarian with a Special Interest in Behaviour, Dr Olivia Bury, about what makes a successful VB Business. We focus in on consultation times, client bookings, time management, report writing and so much more. Running a "successful" consultation process is, in my mind, one of the cornerstones of the VB process as it enables expectation-setting, rapport-building, the ability to extract relevant information and clear communication of the treatment plan. If you are a veterinarian or a non-veterinary behaviourist and you are conducting behaviour consultations, you will find this episode really useful !   I absolutely loved chatting to Olivia and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this e...

143 Help! The Medications have stopped working!

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Episode 143 – Help! The Medications have stopped working!   This episode was inspired by a recent consultation where the caregiver had noted a deterioration in their pet's behaviour and wondered whether this was due to the "medications no longer working".   Have a listen as I chat through my top 5 things to consider when there is deterioration in behaviour and whether the medications are always to blame.   In this episode you'll learn about: ·         The timeline of side effects of the most commonly used baseline psychopharmaceuticals. ·         The importance of management and assessing physical health contributors. ·         The importance of life stages. ·         Other really important questions to ask when previously stable behaviour deteriorates.   I also chat a little bit about the Cytochrome P450 system and how medication interactions or concurrent use of other medications or supplements can affect psychopharmacology.   If you would like to learn more about my approach to Behaviour Cases, then join my amazing Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective - for monthly deep-dives into cases and case management approaches: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   And, if you'd like to learn more about the safely and effectively using Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then join my flagship PSYCHOACTIVE course here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   I hope you enjoy this episode!   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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...

142 Using Trazodone with SSRIs and TCAs

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Episode 142 – Using Trazodone with SSRIs and TCAs   Can trazodone be safely used in combination with and SSRI or TCA without causing signs of Serotonin Syndrome? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear, especially from GP vets.   Have a listen as I chat through my thoughts on this topic and refer back to one of the original studies on trazodone from 2008 where it was used as an augmenting agent for patients already on an SSRI or TCA to further improve signs of fear or anxiety.   I also talk about medication doses, and I mention 2 further papers where dogs and cats ingested their caregivers' anti-depressant medication and only 25% developed clinical signs consistent with SS.   Here are the papers I mention in the episode: Gruen, M.E. and Sherman, B.L., 2008. Use of trazodone as an adjunctive agent in the treatment of canine anxiety disorders: 56 cases (1995–2007). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 233(12), pp.1902-1907.   Pugh, C.M., Sweeney, J.T., Bloch, C.P., Lee, J.A., Johnson, J.A. and Hovda, L.R., 2013. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) toxicosis in cats: 33 cases (2004–2010). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 23(5), pp.565-570.   Thomas, D.E., Lee, J.A. and Hovda, L.R., 2012. Retrospective evaluation of toxicosis from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants: 313 dogs (2005–2010). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 22(6), pp.674-681.   If you would like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then my PSYCHOACTIVE course is for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 Be...

141 Why "Gaba/Traz" is not always the best option

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Episode 141 – Why "Gaba/Traz" is not always the best option   This episode was inspired by a lecture I gave at BVA Live 2026 and the ensuing questions and discussion about the use of Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals.   The truth is that while gabapentin and trazodone can be a good PVP combination for some canine patients, it should not be used as a "one size fits all" approach for all dogs requiring anxiolytic support at the veterinary clinic and we should, instead, consider each patient as an individual and tailor their medication regime accordingly.   In this episode I chat about: ·         Cats versus dogs when it comes to PVPs. ·         Why anxiolytic doses of gabapentin can cause vulnerability in canine patients with musculoskeletal disease. ·         Why trial doses at home are imperative. ·         Other options for PVP combinations.     If you are a vet who often reaches for "Gaba/Traz", then this episode is a good nudge to think about patient choices and other PVP options.   If you'd like to read more about these and related topics, our Professional Guides E-Book is a must-read for you : https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   And, if you'd like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, you'll love my PSYCHOACTIVE course: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   I really hope you find this episode useful!   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

140 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Dogs and Car Journeys

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Episode 140 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Dogs and Car Journeys   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Canine Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, Sharon Jones, about the challenges of working through cases where dogs show fear- or stress behaviours on car journeys. How do we know if this is a physical health concern (nausea or pain), fear or anxiety, fear learning, anticipatory excitement, frustration or something else? And, how do we start unpicking behaviours to find the emotional motivation and behavioural drivers? Have a listen as we chat through different thoughts and approaches, which medications may be useful and the discussions we have about this topic on the ACVB List serve.   One of my passion projects – and indeed the topic of my residency research – is stress management during air travel in pets and while air- and car travel are different in some respects, they also share a LOT of commonalities. Here's a link to my review paper on Feline Stress Management during Air Travel, which I mention in the episode, and, of course, so much of this information can be extrapolated to dogs too ! https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X221145521   I absolutely loved chatting to Sharon, and I really hope you find this episode useful !   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com t...

139 Can I offer Veterinary Behaviour Consultations without being a Trainer?

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Episode 139 – Can I offer Veterinary Behaviour Consultations without being a Trainer?   This episode was inspired by a Zoom Call question from one of my lovely participants of Learn To Speak Dog and Learn To Speak Cat, who is in the process of setting up a Veterinary Behaviour Service in a new hospital she has started working in. Her concern is that she can't yet offer consultations as she has not yet found aligned trainers to work with who can support her in her cases.   What do you think my thoughts and advice were to her? Have a listen to this episode to find out and to hear more about my own personal journey and how I currently manage the "Behaviour Modification" or "Training" element of the Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan.   If you'd like the chance to ask me your questions in person, you can do that in our Live Group Zoom Calls in the following 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 Psychoactive - https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And, of course, in my Membership Program – "The Behaviour Case Collective" https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

138 To Avoid or not to Avoid – That is the Question!

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138 To Avoid or not to Avoid – That is the Question!   The avoidance of triggers and stimuli is such an important part of the treatment plan and falls into the Management "M" of the "7 Ms" Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan Template! However, it is also the part that gets possibly the most pushback from caregivers for a number of different reasons.   In this episode, I chat through those reasons as well as why I believe avoidance is so important for brain processes and eventually achieving a successful outcome. I also talk about the risks to the pet when we don't avoid and continue to expose them to threatening or frustrating triggers.   Finally, I talk about some of the strategies I use to get caregivers on board and how we eventually do start the process of re-introduction to those triggers, stimuli and contexts.   If you are a behaviourist or trainer working in practice, you may be very familiar with this topic and listening to my approach and reasoning may give you a different way of tackling some of these conversations.   If you'd like to learn more about the "7 Ms" approach to Veterianry Beahviour Treatment Plans, then my Masterclass on exactly this topic is for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/treatment-plans   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

137 Interoception – The 8th Sense

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Episode 137 – Interoception – The 8th Sense   This episode was inspired by the 3rd Case Call of "The Behaviour Case Collective" Membership where Dr Amber Batson and I co-presented a case where gastro-intestinal health had a big impact on Behaviour. During this conversation, the idea of Interoception was spoken about, and I thought it would be a GREAT topic to dive into!   Interoception is one of the 3 "Hidden Senses" and is essentially a sensory system that provides a dialogue between the brain and the inside of the body.   In this episode you will learn: 1.      What Interoception is and how it fits in with the other 7 senses. 2.      How altered Interoception can affect our patients. 3.      How to apply treatment and therapy strategies to improve Interoception.   I really hope you find this episode valuable and that it gives you food for thought when assessing your own Behaviour Patients!   If you would like to learn more about our amazing, monthly, case-based membership, "The Behaviour Case Collective", then click the link below: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

136 Cooperative Care with Charlotte Lewis

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Episode 136 – Cooperative Care with Charlotte Lewis   I am always talking about bridging the gap between Veterinary Professionals and great non-Veterinary Professionals and encouraging more collaborative ways of working to best serve our patients and their families. So, when I heard that Charlotte runs a Cooperative Care Service at her local Veterinary Practice, provides CPD to the Vets at the practice as well as educational classes to the practice's clients, I just knew I had to chat to her to find out more!   In this episode, Charlotte and I chat about the benefits of Cooperative Care and Gentle Handling for the patients, the caregivers and the veterinary teams, and the kinds of cases that could benefit most from these approaches.   Charlotte also provides some really simple, easy and effective tools for helping patients feel safer in the veterinary practice – tools that anyone working in most practices can easily learn and implement!   We round up the podcast with an emotional conversation about the things Charlotte has learned from the veterinary team at the practice – resilience, a desire to show up no matter how big the emotional strain and a true love and commitment to the profession and the patients they serve – which left us both a little teary!   This is one you'll definitely not want to miss !   If you'd like to learn more about reducing Fear and Stress at the Veterinary Clinic, then my brand new Masterclass – "The 4 Pillars of reducing Fear and Stress at the Veterinary Clinic" is just the thing for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/four-pillars   You can find Charlotte at www.cannycaninesuk.com and on social media @cannycaninesuk   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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...

135 15-minute Speed Coaching – Advocating for Behaviour in Practice with Nikki McLeod

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Episode 135 – 15-minute Speed Coaching – Advocating for Behaviour in Practice with Nikki McLeod   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Registered Veterinary Nurse and Behaviour Advocate, Nikki McLeod, about ways in which we can make Behaviour Medicine more relevant and accessible to vets and other team members in general practice. Many of us who are behaviourally aware know all too well how frustrating it can be when other team members don't share that same awareness or approach. Listen as I share some of the strategies I have found effective in "onboarding" other team members to start thinking with awareness for mental and emotional wellbeing, the challenges that we still face and how the industry has changed for the better in the last 25+ years!   If you are a vet, nurse, receptionist or other vet team member and you'd like to know more about becoming more behaviourally aware, then this episode is for you!   If you'd like to learn more about reducing Fear and Stress at the Veterinary Clinic, then my brand new Masterclass – "The 4 Pillars of reducing Fear and Stress at the Veterinary Clinic" is just the thing for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/four-pillars   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CO...

134 Escitalopram

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Episode 134 – Escitalopram   Escitalopram is a really useful SSRI that is quite commonly prescribed by Veterinary Behaviour Specialists or veterinarians with a strong interest in Behaviour Medicine but is possibly sometimes overlooked by general practitioners. So, I thought we'd do a bit of a deep dive into escitalopram and the things you, as professionals, need to know about this medication.   Here's what you'll learn: ·         Indications for and uses of escitalopram in Veterinary Medicine ·         Why escitalopram might be a good choice for fearful and anxious patients ·         When Escitalopram might be a better choice than fluoxetine (if legally possible – the dreaded cascade !!). ·         Potential drug interactions and contraindications.   This is a bit of a whistlestop tour into escitalopram, but if you'd like to dive even deeper, I've got you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And, if you'd like to learn how escitalopram and other Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals can be applied practically, then The Behaviour Case Collective, where we take a deep-dive into one real-life Behaviour Case every month, might be just the thing for you! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   And if you'd like some amazing E-Books including Client Handouts and Professional Guides, then have a look here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook...

133 What's new in CCDS – Working Group Guidelines for Diagnosis and Monitoring

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Episode 133 – What's new in CCDS – Working Group Guidelines for Diagnosis and Monitoring   In this episode, I talk through the 2026 Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Working Group Guidelines for Diagnosis and Monitoring of CCDS.   As a caregiver of a senior dog myself, this is a topic very close to my heart, so when these guidelines came out, I had to dig into them to get the very latest information on CCDS. Written by a group of amazing experts, including Behaviour, Neurology and Medicine Specialists as well as a number of General Practitioners, these guidelines provide a framework for diagnosis and monitoring of CCDS, highlight the challenges associated with this and look towards new developments in the future.   Have a listen as I provide you with my Top 10 Summary points of the guidelines and how they relate to practical clinical cases and what I have experienced with my own patients.   Here is a link to the Paper: Olby, N.J., Araujo, J.A., Gruen, M.E., Johnson, P., Kubinyi, E., Landsberg, G., Latimer, C.S., McGrath, S., McKenzie, B., Moreno, J.A. and Tarantino, M., 2026. The Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Working Group guidelines for diagnosis and monitoring of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 264(4), pp.498-505.   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

132 Paroxetine

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Episode 132 – Paroxetine   Paroxetine is a really useful SSRI that is quite commonly prescribed by Veterinary Behaviour Specialists or veterinarians with a strong interest in Behaviour Medicine but is possibly sometimes overlooked by general practitioners. So, I thought we'd do a bit of a deep dive into paroxetine and the things you, as professionals, need to know about this medication.   Here's what you'll learn: ·         Indications for and uses of paroxetine in Veterinary Medicine (and some super easy ways to remember them). ·         Why paroxetine might be a good choice for Canine Separation Related Behaviours ·         When paroxetine might be a better choice than fluoxetine (if legally possible – the dreaded cascade !!). ·         Potential drug interactions and contraindications.   This is a bit of a whistlestop tour into paroxetine but if you'd like to dive even deeper, I've got you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And, if you'd like to learn how paroxetine and other Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals can be applied practically, then The Behaviour Case Collective, where we take a deep-dive into one real-life Behaviour Case every month, might be just the thing for you! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   And if you'd like some amazing E-Books including Client Handouts and Professional Guides, then have a look here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterin...

131 15-minute Speed Coaching with Charlotte Lewis – Hormones…A Case Discussion

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Episode 131 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Charlotte Lewis – Hormones…A Case Discussion   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Canine Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, Charlotte Lewis, about her own dog who poses a number of behavioural and physical health challenges in her adolescence. Have a listen as we chat through how Giardia duodenalis infection as a puppy, hormonal fluctuations during her first heat cycle and her own individual behavioural make-up contribute to some of the behavioural challenges she is experiencing. I absolutely loved chatting to Charlotte, who is not only a fantastic dog trainer, but also a wonderful caregiver to this lovely, sensitive girl.   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook...

130 Behaviour and GI Health with Dr Amber Batson

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Episode 130 – Behaviour and GI Health with Dr Amber Batson   We all know what a big and relevant topic this is at the moment as we are increasingly finding that our Behaviour Patients co-present with gut health disorders. In this incredible episode, Dr Amber Batson and I take a whistlestop tour through Behaviour and GI Health and what we have commonly found in our Veterinary Behaviour Patients both in the UAE and the UK.   Here are some of the topics we cover: 1.      The 4 main links between Behaviour and GI Health. 2.      Some of the subtle and not so subtle Behavioural Signs of poor or affected GI Health. 3.      The effect of Giardia duodenalis infection – especially in young dogs – on Gut Health and subsequent Behavioural Health. 4.      Challenges and options for diagnosing GI Disease. 5.      Medical and non-medical treatment options for Behaviour Patients with poor GI Health.   If you enjoyed this episode, then you should know that Amber and I are co-presenting a GI-Health related Behaviour Case in my amazing Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective - in May 2026! If you're not a member of this Behaviour Case-Based Community yet, then you absolutely should be! Get one of only a few remaining spots at our introductory price of just 33$ per month or 330$ for a whole year: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   Here are some of the papers we talk about in the episode: 1.     Heilmann, R.M., Jergens, A.E., Kathrani, A., Allenspach, K., Salavati Schmitz, S., Priestnall, S.L., Dandrieux, J.R. and O'Connor, A.M., 2026. ACVIM–endorsed statement: consensus statement and systematic review on guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory enteropathy in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 40(1), p.aalaf017. 2.     Oba, P.M., Roberts, L.J., Geary, E.L., Suchodolski, J.S. and Swanson, K.S., 2025. Effects of diet type on the core fecal bacterial taxa and the dysbiosis index of healthy adult dogs. Fr...

129 Sertraline

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Episode 129 – Sertraline   Sertraline is a really useful SSRI that is quite commonly prescribed by Veterinary Behaviour Specialists or veterinarians with a strong interest in Behaviour Medicine but is possibly sometimes overlooked by general practitioners. So, I thought we'd do a bit of a deep dive into sertraline and the things you, as professionals, need to know about this medication.   Here's what you'll learn: ·         Indications for and uses of sertraline in Veterinary Medicine (and some super easy ways to remember them). ·         Why sertraline might be a good choice for Canine or Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. ·         When sertraline might be a better choice than fluoxetine (if legally possible – the dreaded cascade !!). ·         Potential drug interactions and contraindications.   This is a bit of a whistlestop tour into sertraline but if you'd like to dive even deeper, I've got you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And, if you'd like to learn how sertraline and other Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals can be applied practically, then The Behaviour Case Collective, where we take a deep-dive into one real-life Behaviour Case every month, might be just the thing for you! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   And if you'd like some amazing E-Books including Client Handouts and Professional Guides, then have a look here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook     If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: J...

128 Safety & Predictability, Control, Choice & Agency

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Episode 128 – Safety & Predictability, Control, Choice & Agency   The last 4 weeks of our lives here in Abu Dhabi have been interesting to say the least. Being under constant threat from Iranian missiles and hearing the loud "booms" of the interceptors taking care of them has been like nothing I have experienced before.   Living in this state of unrest really got me thinking about what we take for granted – the feeling of safety and predictability in our everyday lives and being able to live with a sense of control, choice and agency. I also know that this is not the case for many of my patients. Living in a constant state of fear or anxiety with little predictability of the environment and/or social relationships can be hugely debilitating and will affect quality of life, wellbeing and welfare.   There are some really easy ways to introduce more of these important welfare factors into your pets' and patients' lives and I chat you through some of my favourite ways of doing so.   All it takes is to make some small changes to implement these foundational needs!   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

127 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Julie Liu

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Episode 127 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Julie Liu   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to US veterinarian, Dr Julie Liu, about one of my favourite topics – Inter-Cat Aggression or Inter-Cat Tension and what we can do if management such as strict separation of the cats is not possible.   Have a listen as we chat through some unique management options, especially if space is restricted and how to balance all elements of the Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan in order to get the best outcomes for these patients.   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then my PSYCHOACTIVE is a great option for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 Tr...

126 The Trinity Treatment Plan Template

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Episode 126 – The Trinity Treatment Plan Template   I created this Treatment Plan Template to help keep me focused and organized during consultations and to ensure that I didn't miss a thing when writing my comprehensive report for my caregivers.   Based on the "7 M" approach to creating Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plans, this template covers all the bases, ensures you don't overwhelm caregivers with too much information while still providing a comprehensive treatment strategy.   I love resources like this one and I wish I had had it sooner, for example during my residency when I was often seeing 3 initial consultations per day and was sometimes overwhelmed with all the information to remember and digest!   You can find the Trinity Treatment Plan Template in a number of different places:   1.      As part of the "Designing a beautiful Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan" Masterclass right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/treatment-plans   2.      As part of the "Professional Guides" E-Book right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   3.      As part of The Behaviour Case Collective Membership right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   I really hope you find this resource as useful as I do!   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

125 Behaviour and Thyroid Disease

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Episode 125 – Behaviour and Thyroid Disease   This is a big topic, and I really enjoyed diving into it. I think we can all agree that the outdated notion that low thyroid hormone levels in dogs directly causes aggression is exactly that – outdated. However, changes or dysregulation in thyroid hormone levels in both dogs and cats can still affect behaviour and this is what I chat about in this episode.   Here are some of the things I mention in the episode: ·         The differences in canine and feline thyroid disease ·         Causes of hypothyroidism in dogs ·         Incidence of hypothyroidism in the canine population ·         Hormone cascade regulation ·         Clinical signs of hypothyroidism and how these can affect behaviour   I also talk about the complexities of diagnosis of thyroid disease and how this can be influenced by certain medications.   Here are the studies I reference in the episode: Gulikers, K.P. and Panciera, D.L., 2003. Evaluation of the effects of clomipramine on canine thyroid function tests. Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 17(1), pp.44-49.   Radosta, L.A., Shofer, F.S. and Reisner, I.R., 2012. Comparison of thyroid analytes in dogs aggressive to familiar people and in non-aggressive dogs. The Veterinary Journal, 192(3), pp.472-475.   Dodman, N.H., Aronson, L., Cottam, N. and Dodds, J.W., 2013. The effect of thyroid replacement in dogs with suboptimal thyroid function on owner-directed aggression: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 8(4), pp.225-230.   Carter, G.R., Scott-Moncrieff, J.C., Luescher, A.U. and Moore, G., 2009. Serum total thyroxine and thyroid stimulating hormone concentrations in dogs with behavior problems. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 4(6), pp.230-236.   Hrovat, A., De Keuster, T., Kooistra, H.S., Duchateau, L., Oyama, M.A., Peremans, K. and Daminet, S., 2019. Behavior in dogs with spontaneous hypothyroidism during treatment wi...

124 The Behaviour Case Collective

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Episode 124 – The Behaviour Case Collective   Welcome to The Behaviour Case Collective, a one-of-a-kind Veterinary Behaviour Medicine Membership that deep-dives into a Behaviour Case every month.   What are the benefits? 1.      A Specialist-led approach to a common Veterinary Behaviour presentation each month. 2.      Guest speakers and presenters where appropriate. 3.      Relevant literature for each Case. 4.      A Vault where all previous cases are stored to refer back to. 5.      Open and honest conversations about the challenges of Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. 6.      A community of like-minded professionals who each bring their experiences and individual perspectives to cases. 7.      30% Discount on Trinity Courses such as Psychoactive, LTSD, LTSC and The Veterinary Behaviour Launchpad. 8.      FREE access to the Masterclass Bundle if you purchase the annual plan.   Have a listen to what inspired me to create TBCC, how you can get hold of our limited Early Bird Spots and how you can become a member of this amazing community!   Get your spot right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective   Early Bird Pricing: 33 US$ per month for the first 12 months or 330 US$ for the annual membership (essentially get 2 months free).   Regular pricing once the Early Bird Spots have gone: 55 US$ per month or 550 USD for the annual membership (essentially get 2 months free).   I can't wait to see you there!   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 Yo...

123 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Laura Stoeker

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Episode 123 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Laura Stoeker   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to US based veterinarian, Dr Laura Stoeker, who has questions about Hyperactivity/Hypersensitivity Syndrome / Hyperkinesis in dogs. Dr Laura's own dog struggles with these behaviours, so she has a keen interest in this syndrome, and she also has a keen interest in Behaviour Medicine in general as, like so many of us, she is seeing more and more behaviour presentations in her work as a GP vet.   In this episode, we talk about the main clinical signs associated with HSHA syndrome, the Differential Diagnoses, the purported underlying neurotransmitter imbalances and treatment approaches. Dr Laura also shares with us what has worked for her own dog and how she manages his behaviours.   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   And if you'd like some amazing Client Handouts and Professional Guides, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts and Professional Guides E-Books: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAV...

122 Canine Sociability with Daniel Shaw

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Episode 122 – Canine Sociability with Daniel Shaw   Dogs are social creatures and the need for social connection and social experiences as well as the lack of those can sometimes result in unwanted behavioural presentations.   In this super-cool episode, Daniel and I chat about: ·         The difference between fear or panic when dogs are separated from social partners and frustration at lacking or hampered social interactions with other dogs and the neurobiological systems that underlie both of these scenarios! ·         Social buffering and how this can really help some dogs that are perhaps fearful or anxious. ·         How we can help dogs adapt better to differing social demands. ·         Differing attachment styles and how these can impact social confidence and security. ·         A case I saw the same day as the recording that posed a number of challenges from a canine sociability point of view.   Daniel and I are both really interested in the neurobiological and neurobiochemical underpinnings of behaviour and, dare I say it, can totally geek out about the brain processes that underlie behaviour as well as how we can practically apply this to our cases.   If you're in any way interested in canine social behaviour, neurobiology and treatment approaches of some of the socially motivated behavioural challenges we see in our canine patients, this episode is a must-listen!   If you'd like to learn more about Canine Behaviour, then my "Learn To Speak Dog" course is for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-dog   And if you'd like to find out more about Daniel's amazing work in the "Brain and Behaviour Academy" you can find out more right here: https://www.brainandbehaviouracademy.co.uk/ or https://www.brainandbehaviouracademy.co.uk/bundles/brain-and-behaviour-plus   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Beh...

121 The Veterinary Behaviour Launchpad and FREE Masterclass

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Episode 121 – The Veterinary Behaviour Launchpad and FREE Masterclass   I am SO excited to introduce you to my brand-new course – The Veterinary Behaviour Launchpad. A course that will literally help you launch your journey of integrating behavioural thinking into your practice.   This course is perfect for you if you: ·         Are a vet or vet nurse who wants to improve clinical outcomes by reducing fear and stress in your patients. ·         Are an allied professional who works or would like to work with or within a veterinary clinic to help patients experience cooperative care and better behavioural health. ·         Would like to add a behavioural service to your speciality or GP practice. ·         Would like to understand how physical, mental and emotional health are connected and how to start assessing some of the potential physical health contributors. ·         Would like to be able to triage behavioural presentations and give your clients Behavioural First Aid strategies.   The Early Bird price of just 97 US$ for this 6-Module/6-Hour course is available right now but only until February 26th, 2026 at which time the price goes up to 197 US$ so get your spot right now! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/vb-launchpad   And, I have an added treat for you: My FREE Masterclass on the "4 Pillars of reducing Fear and Stress in the Veterinary Setting", which will be happening on February 19th, 2026 at 5 pm UAE / 1 pm UK / 2 pm Europe time.   Get your spot in the FREE Masterclass right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/pl/2148741795   I can't wait to see you in the Masterclass or in the Veterinary Behaviour Launchpad Course very soon !   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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...

120 Suspicion of Chronic Pain with Dr Hannah Capon

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Episode 120 – Suspicion of Chronic Pain with Dr Hannah Capon   One of the questions I get asked most frequently is how, if you are suspicious that your patient may be experiencing pain or discomfort, to relay this suspicion to the pet's GP vet or caregiver. Oftentimes, we see something during a consultation – a change in capability, posture, gait or behaviour – that makes us think there may be an underlying physical health challenge for our patient. But convincing GP vets or caregivers of the same can be challenging and frustrating.   That is why, when I saw Dr Hannah Capon present her "Suspicion of Chronic Pain" document at one of the conferences we attended together last year, I had a light bulb moment of "this is exactly what we need". In this episode, Hannah and I chat about how the resource came into existence, how we like to use it and we highlight all the different scenarios this document might be so valuable in.   It is important to note that this is not a validated tool, but rather an amazing, easy-to-use resource to be scribbled on during consultations and then presented to whomever needs to see it – be it caregiver or GP vet. It is also an incredible teaching tool to demonstrate that a patient is in pain or discomfort, and exactly which signs are raising red flags for us. I honestly wouldn't be without it anymore and I have it on my desk for literally ALL of my consultations – canine and feline.   This amazing resource is included in Trinity's Professional Guides E-Book, which you can purchase right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   And, you can, of course find it in CAM's MemberZone: www.caninearthritis.co.uk   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 Vete...

119 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Lilla Balatonyi

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Episode 119 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Lilla Balatonyi   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Hungarian veterinarian, Dr Lilla Balatonyi, about one of her complex cases that involves both pain- as well as behavioural management. Have a listen to the unique challenges that this little Dachshund brings with him and how we discuss navigating those challenges to find a welfare positive outcome for him !   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then my PSYCHOACTIVE is a great option for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544    If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 Veterina...

118 A Conversation with Triple Boarded Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Kersti Seksel

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Episode 118 – A Conversation with Triple Boarded Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Kersti Seksel   What an honour to have this conversation with my good friend and residency mentor, triple boarded Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Kersti Seksel. Kersti is one of the most inspirational pioneers of the Veterinary Behaviour industry, being boarded not only in America and Europe but also Australia.   Have a listen as we chat about Kersti's entry into Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, the early cases she saw, early use of Veterinary Psychopharmacology, and how she started to introduce veterinary mental and emotional ill health to the profession across the world.   We also talk about Kersti's love of teaching – students, residents, vets and allied professionals and how she herself learns something new every time she teaches.   We finish the conversation on a high and talk about how we both feel Veterinary Psychiatry will positively impact our patients, the profession and health on a global scale going forwards.   I hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as I did!   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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!

117 Melatonin

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Episode 117 – Melatonin   This was such an interesting episode to record and one that certainly left me with more questions than answers. In response to a question posed by a listener, I did a bit of a deep dive into melatonin, which resulted in some very interesting findings…   The general consensus about the use of melatonin within the Veterinary Behaviour world is that we simply don't have enough evidence of its anxiolytic or calming properties – both anecdotally as well as in the literature. I did, however, find some other very interesting uses of melatonin, which I talk about in the episode.   I also chat about the use of melatonin as part of the "Chill Protocol" as described by Costa et.al. in JAVMA, 2023: Costa, R.S., Jones, T., Robbins, S., Stein, A. and Borns-Weil, S., 2023. Gabapentin, melatonin, and acepromazine combination prior to hospital visits decreased stress scores in aggressive and anxious dogs in a prospective clinical trial. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 261(11), pp.1660-1665.   In summary, melatonin is an extremely interesting neurohormone that has so many incredible effects, however, the jury is still out on its use and effectiveness as an anxiolytic. It may, however, be a useful agent for canine and feline patients showing sleep-wake-cycle abnormalities due to Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome.   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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 Trin...

116 Happy New Year

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Episode 116 – Happy New Year   In this episode, I look back at 2025 and everything that was achieved at Trinity Veterinary Behaviour… The courses, the most popular of which has been PSYCHOACTIVE – Practical Veterinary Psychopharmacology, which launched in April 2025 and just took off! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   Alongside that sit my "Learn To Speak Dog" and "Learn To Speak Cat" courses – both intended for pet caregivers and allied professionals starting their journeys in Pet Behaviour. https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-cat https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-dog   Next came a number of Workshops and Masterclasses, all of which were amazing fun… https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/veterinary-behaviour-basics https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/canine-communication https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/happy-cat https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/treatment-plans   And then, of course, the Trinity E-Books - the Client Handouts E-Book and the Professional Guides E-Book, both of which have also been HUGELY popular!! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   2025 also saw the launch of our re-brand from The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast to The Veterinary Behaviour Chat Podcast, allowing me to record more episodes aimed at professionals. With that came the super fun 15 Minute Speed Coaching sessions, I think my favourite episodes to record!   2026 holds so much in store – I have more Workshops and Masterclasses planned as well as new courses including a "Professionals" version of both Learn To Speak Dog and Learn To Speak Cat AND a brand new Veterinary Behaviour Launchpad course for all Vets and Vet Nurses who really want to start integrating Behavioural Heath into their practice.   I also have some super fun ideas for memberships and mentorships… so WATCH THIS SPACE!! And, of course, the podcast will continue to provide weekly episodes on all things Veterinary Behaviour Medicine.   Thank you so much for liste...

115 15-minute Speed Coaching with Kseniia Oliinykova

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Episode 115 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Kseniia Oliinykova   Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to veterinary Behaviourist, Kseniia Oliinykova, who is doing an incredible job at supporting her patients and clients in a currently war-torn Ukraine. These patients are facing such unique and extreme exposures and challenges, that the normal rules simply don't apply. Have a listen as we chat about creating good sleep hygiene and health, medications that may help in these situations, how to think outside the box and how to come up with solutions that are not found in any textbook. I am so in awe of the resilience and determination, love and empathy that Kseniia shows to her patients and clients and it just reinforces the fact that we can all do more to help on a global scale.   If you would like to get in touch with Kseniia directly, here is her Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/pet_cltr?igsh=M2tienV3b3pvMmds&utm_source=qr   And here is her email address: pet.cltr@gmail.com                                                I would love to record a "round-table style" episode on the topic of PTSD in our pets and how we can support in some of these unprecedented situations, so if you are a vet, veterinary behaviourist, allied professional or human healthcare professional interested in joining in on this conversation, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com and hopefully we can get a really interesting conversation started in the new year !   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE...

114 Hyperactivity – HSHA - Hyperkinesis

29 min

Episode 114 – Hyperactivity – HSHA - Hyperkinesis   This is quite a big episode and a very interesting topic - definitely one that I am hearing more conversations and questions about. In this episode, I will talk about the "classification" of hyperactivity – what it is, what it is not, the differential diagnoses that need to be considered before declaring a diagnosis of hyperactivity or hyperkinesis and how to actually narrow down that diagnosis.   I talk about a wonderful document that was designed by Dr Karen Overall and her team, which addresses some of the differential diagnoses and their corresponding behavioural signs  - see the document here: https://vth.upei.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Behaviour-Tips_Active-dogs_final.pdf   And, I discuss treatment protocols and psychopharmacological interventions that can be used to help these patients. Please see here the paper by Dr Stephane Bleuer-Elsner that I mention in the podcast: Bleuer-Elsner, S., Muller, G., Beata, C., Zamansky, A. and Marlois, N., 2021. Effect of fluoxetine at a dosage of 2-4 mg/kg daily in dogs exhibiting hypersensitivity-hyperactivity syndrome, a retrospective study. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 44, pp.25-31.   If you would like additional support for one of your Behaviour Cases, then you can book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like some amazing Client Handouts or Professional Guides and Cheat sheets, then check out our amazing E-Books here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   And… if you would like to learn more about the wonderful world of Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then my PSYCHOACTIVE course is the course for you! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   If you liked this episode of the show, Ve...

113 Equine Behaviour Medicine with Dr Gemma Pearson

45 min

Episode 113 – Equine Behaviour Medicine with Dr Gemma Pearson   Wow, wow, wow, what a great episode and, obviously, a topic that, as an owner of 2 Sports Horses, is so very close to my heart. Dr Gemma Pearson is a truly inspiring individual who has carved out an impressive career niche in Equine Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. This has allowed her to make an incredible difference in the equestrian sports world and massively improve the welfare and wellbeing of so many horses.   In this episode, we chat about what initially sparked Gemma's interest in Equine Behaviour Medicine, how she was able to build an Equine Behaviour Service during her residency at Edinburgh University and some of the incredible cases that she has encountered during her career. We also chat about her PhD, the use of psychopharmacology (and its limitations) in equine patients and Gemma's great work with BEVA on the "Don't Break Your Vet" campaign and the "Hold Your Horses" course.   If you love horses this will be a truly inspiring episode to listen to, and even if you're not a horse person, but love hearing about inspirational stories and Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in general, this is an episode not to miss!   Here is the link to the "Hold Your Horses" course: https://www.beva.org.uk/News/Latest-News/Details/Hold-Your-Horses-the-low-stress-way-with-our-new-online-course   And, you can find the "Don't Break Your Vet" campaign videos by searching for them on YouTube.   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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...

112 Feline Human Directed Aggression

37 min

Episode 112 – Feline Human Directed Aggression   Aggressive cats can be just as scary as aggressive dogs – to some people even more so as their body language may not be as easy to understand as that of dogs.   Feline Human Directed Aggression can be difficult to pick apart and coming up with a diagnosis really requires a good understanding of feline behaviour. In this episode, I chat through my main list of differential diagnoses when approaching these cases and how I use feline body language and facial expressions to help guide my decision making.   I talk about the most common physical health contributors to feline human directed aggression, how to differentiate between emotionally driven and predatory behaviours and how early life experiences, the physical and social environment and human-feline interactions can contribute to aggressive behaviours.   If you would like to learn more about Feline Behaviour, then my "Learn To Speak Cat" course is a great resource for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-cat   If you'd like support with a Feline case, then you can book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   And, if you'd like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, my PSYCHOACTIVE course is the perfect fit for you! https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary 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...

111 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Dawn Brooks

20 min

Episode 111 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Dawn Brooks   This episode is another of our super popular 15-minute Speed Coaching Sessions for Veterinary- and Pet Care Professionals! The rules of the game are as follows: ·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted. ·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish… ·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!   In this episode, I chat to Veterinarian, Dr Dawn Brooks who has recently started to see cases from a private shelter in the US and is looking for ways to manage some of the challenges these patients bring with them as well as setting up some really great screening protocols for behavioural health.   Here are some of the things we chat about: 1.      Medication choices that provide both a quick effect as well as longer lasting effects for potential re-homing scenarios. 2.      How to manage some of the more highly aroused or aggressive dogs in a shelter setting. 3.      Pain trials and GI screening protocols in the shelter.   I absolutely loved recording this episode, I hope you enjoy it!   If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!   If you'd like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then my PSYCHOACTIVE is a great option for you: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive   And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and sub...

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