Purr Podcast

Dr. Jane Sykes on Vaccines, Viruses, and Your Cat's Invisible Risks

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are indoor cats really safe? Rabies and disease risks are revealed in this episode of the Purr Podcast! We sit down with Dr. Jane Sykes, a global lead...

The Science Behind SGLT2 Inhibitors — And When to Use Them with Dr. Renee Rucinsky

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Feline diabetes management is evolving fast, and SGLT2 inhibitors are at the center of that conversation. In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Susan and Dr....

The Aggressive Cat Myth: What We're Getting Wrong wit Dr. Renee Rucinsky

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cats are the most commonly owned pet in the United States — and yet they're dramatically underrepresented in veterinary visits compared to dogs. One...

The Tube That Saves Nine Lives With Dr. Katie Tolbert

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why aren’t we using feeding tubes sooner in cats? In this episode of the Purr Podcast, we have an essential clinical conversation with Dr. Katie Tol...

Beyond the Bowl: Nutritional Management of Feline Chronic Pancreatitis With Dr. Katie Tolbert

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PurrPodcast, Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn welcome Dr. Katie Tolbert from Texas A&M University for a practica...

2025 Cat News in Review with Stacey Gonzalez part 2

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

2025 was a year of expansion and intellectual curiosity for the Purr Podcast. What began as a feline-focused platform continued to evolve into a broad...

2025 In Review with your hosts and Stacey Gonzales

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn kick off the new year with a mix of unforgettable true cat stories, behind-the-scenes podcast moments, and...

The Invisible Fire: Understanding Feline Pancreatitis with Dr. Joerg Steiner

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joerg Steiner—one of the most respected authorities in veterinary gastroenterology—returns to the Purr Podcast for a deep, science-driven disc...

The Texas Take on Cat Diseases with Dr. Joerg Steiner

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why were cats with GI disease rarely diagnosed 30 years ago? Let's talk feline Pancreatitis, EPI, and nutrition breakthroughs! Dr. Joerg Steiner expla...

FIC, Pain and Pee with Dr. Allison Kendall

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Allison Kendall is back on the podcast, and she brings with her a fascinating deep dive into a completely new approach to treating feline idiopath...

The bladder is just beginning in cats with Dr. Allison Kendall

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many indoor cats develop urinary disease? Meet Dr. Allison Kendall, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at NC State and feline nephrolo...

225 podcast celebration with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We did it! We surpassed 225 episodes of the Purr Podcast! From our very first recording to now, we’ve laughed, learned, and talked all things cat he...

Forgotten Felines: Fixing the Cancer Disparity with Dr. Sue

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are cats the forgotten patients in oncology? Dr. Sue Ettinger is back on the Purr Podcast to elaborate on cancer tests, treatments, and why cats deser...

Nine Lives, One Mission: Beating Cat Cancer with Dr. Sue Cancer Vet

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cats deserve cancer breakthroughs too! Dr. Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), shares what’s on the horizon for feline cancer testing in the next ...

Does your cat talk to you too? With Tabitha Kucera

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of enriching your cat. Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirr...

Enrich your cat with Tabitha Kucera

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what your cat is really trying to tell you? Our next Purr Podcast guest is Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior,...

Nine lives, one heart with Steve Dale

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there new hope for cats with heart disease? Steve Dale thinks so! Steve is a certified animal behavior specialist who has been a trusted voice in t...

Pop goes the Cat with Dr. Joya Griffin

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lights, camera, action! Dr. Joya Griffin gives us a peek behind the curtain, sharing what it’s like to star on a veterinary TV show. She is the star...

Fungal & other feline skin diseases with Dr. Joya

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joya Griffin graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned the Dermatology Service Award for her exceptional aptitu...

Genetic diseases in cats with Dr. Leslie Lyons

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Dr. Leslie Lyons is back on the PurrPodcast! This week, we’re diving into the world of veterinary genetics—starting all the way back with ...

The secret behind orange cats

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are cats orange? Meet Dr. Leslie Lyons, one of the world’s foremost experts in feline genetics. In this episode of Purr Podcast, we are demystif...

The Purr-spective: Intercat Connections with Dr. Ilona Rodan

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ilona Rodan is back for the second episode and is a leading feline behavior specialist whose recent work on the 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guideli...

Is your cat behaving all right?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is normal feline behaviour? Meet Dr. Ilona Rodan! Dr. Rodan is ABVP certified in feline medicine and completed her ISFM Advanced Certificate in F...

Under the Fur: Secrets of the Feline Skin

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch will discuss the rarely talked about subject of feline dermatology emergencies! What are common derm emergencies t...

Fur, Flakes, and Feline Fixes

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch joins Dr. Susan Little and special guest host Dr. Kelly St. Denis to discuss the importance of derm care and how d...

Communicate better with your cat owners!

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lisa Restine is back on the podcast. This week we dive into how to communicate better with cat owners. She also sheds a light on the future of fel...

Communicate better with your cat with Dr. Lisa Restine

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dr. Lisa Restine! She is a board-certified feline practitioner with a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. ...

Say what? Avian Influenza in cats

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mike Lappin is back on the PurrPodcast! 🐱 This time, he’s diving into a very important and timely topic: avian influenza or bird flu in cats....

Saving the bees with Eric Garcia

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Garcia is back on the Purr Podcast, but this time, we’re trading cats for bees! In this buzz-worthy episode, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Sus...

Everything you should know about AI with Eric Garcia

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Jolle and Dr. Susan are joined by none other than Eric Garcia to explore the fascinating intersection of AI a...

Radiation in cats, is it truly a good option for cancer?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Pamala Jones is back for Episode 2—yes, she actually returned! And this time, we’re getting serious about cats.We dive into radiation therapy ...

How are cows, cats, cancer and pharmacists linked together with Dr. Pamela Jones

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the PurrPodcast, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Pamala Jones, a medical radiation oncologist with an impressive career journey. We’ll be ...

Cracking the Code of FIP: A Microbiologist’s Perspective part 2

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this second episode of the Purrpodcast, we dive deeper into the world of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Terza Brostoff, a veterinary ...

Fascinated by FIP: A Microbiologist’s Insight

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Terza Brostoff to the Purrpodcast! Dr. Brostoff is a veterinary microbiologist and Assistant Professor at the UC Davis...

Cats as a model for corona viruses including COVID

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amir Kol, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the UC Davis School of Ve...

Feline Clinical Pathology with Dr. Amir Kol

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amir Kol, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the UC Davis School of Ve...

Treatment update for CKD with Dr. Jessica Quimby

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Title: "Gut, Kidneys, and Kibble: CKD Insights with Dr. Jessica Quimby"In this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Sus...

Chronic Kidney Disease with Dr. Jessica Quimby

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re thrilled to welcome back a repeat offender in the world of feline fame—Dr. Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, from The Ohio State University! Renowne...

Hyperthyroidism in cats - our 200th episode!

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the 200th episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Susan are joined by the esteemed Dr. Thomas Schemerhorn to discuss feline hyperthyroidism,...

Feline Diabetes with Dr. Schermerhorn

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Susan totally rock the intro of this week’s PurrPodcast episode! Their special guest is Dr. Schermerhorn from Kansas State Univers...

Dr. Julia Beatty is back with a vengeance, diving deep into the world of feline viruses!

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Julia Beatty is back with here extra-ordinary story about hepadna viruses in cats.Hepadnavirus infections in cats are caused by the feline hepadna...

Hepa, hepad, hepadnavirus with Jules Beatty

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Julia Beatty, a distinguished Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases at City University’...

Corona viruses are pretty cool when you have a therapy for them (in the cat)

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this second episode of their podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little featured Dr. Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD, from the University of Cal...

Terza tackles FIP in cats part 01

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of their podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little featured Dr. Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD, from the University of California...

Mycobacteria in cats with Dr. Cerna

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our recent podcast episode with Dr. Petra Cerna, an expert on feline mycobacteria, we delved into various aspects of this intriguing topic. Dr. Cer...

Cat breeding and FIP with Dr. Petra Cerna

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Petra Cerna, a multi-talented professional in the fields of veterinary medicine, law, and cat breeding, graces us with her expertise as a guest on...

Are chronic pain killers ok in cats part 2

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topic: New AAFP/ISFM guidelines for chronic NSAID use in cats Part 2Guest: Dr. Kelly StDenis, renowned veterinarianSummary:Discusses signs of chronic ...

AAFP Guidelines for chronic NSAID use in cats part 1

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the podcast with Dr. Kelly StDenis, she delves into the new guidelines from AAFP regarding the chronic use of NSAIDs in cats. Dr. StDenis discusses...

Repeat episode with Dr. Dave Nicol part 02

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast episode featuring Dr. Dave Nicol, a renowned veterinarian, delves into various aspects of veterinary medicine, from clinical practice to t...

Repeating Dr. Nicol (why not)?

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Due to some personal circumastances we will repeat a golden oldie (the podcast not our amazing guest) from the first year of our podcasts. This podcas...

Cats and choleliths

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Choleliths, commonly known as gallstones, in cats refer to the formation of solid material within the gallbladder. These stones can vary in size and c...

What is a cat semi-owner?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cat semi-owners" might refer to individuals who have a relationship with a cat but don't have full ownership responsibilities. These individuals may c...

The plague caused by a cat? That can not be true!

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent news, there has been a case of bubonic plague caused by a cat, highlighting the importance for veterinarians to be aware of zoonotic disease...

More feline emergencies with Dr. Tony, Minister of Happiness

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping episode of our podcast, released on September 12, 2017, we sit down with the esteemed Dr. Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC, a master in the...

Dr. Tony Johnson: From Master of Emergency Medicine to Minister of Happiness - Cats in the ER

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tony Johnson, a certified maestro in emergency medicine and critical care since 2003, now orchestrates joy as the Minister of Happiness and consul...

Cat genes and cancer with Dr. Leslie Lyon part 2

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dr. Leslie Lyons, your friendly neighborhood cat geneticist, part 2. We delve deeper into the exciting world of cat genes and their role in tumor...

Cats, genes and cancer, what could go wrong?

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dr. Leslie Lyons, your friendly neighborhood cat geneticist. In this insightful discussion, Dr. Lyons delves into the fascinating realm of feline...

Cool cat cancer cases part 2

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a brightly lit zoom session, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle engage in a focused discussion about recent cat tumor cases. The air is filled with a mix of m...

Cool cat cancer cases part 1

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a brightly lit zoom session, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle engage in a focused discussion about recent cat tumor cases. The air is filled with a mix of m...

Lymphoma part 2. What is the role of nutrition?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss a lecture that they will give at the Hill's Global Symposium 2023. We discuss lymphoma and what are the main things you...

Lymphoma is the number one cancer in cats!

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a purrpodcast LIVE where Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle talk about the most common cancer in cats: malignant lymphoma. This is part one of 2 sessions...

What are some genetic abnormalities in common cat breeds?

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss some common abnormalities that you can observe in the most populare cat breeds. From polycystic kidne disease to ear a...

What are the most common cat breeds in North America?

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss North America's most common cat breeds (US and Canada). Do you know who is number 1? Every cat breed comes with differ...

Purr podcast meets my veterinary life podcast

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The purrpodcast meets the veterinary life podcast hosted by Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Annie Chavent. We have a crossover podcast with so many questions a...

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are looking for cats in Egypt

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a break from the normal, Dr. Susan and DSr. Jolle made an audio diary of their trip to Egypt. From the depth of the pyramid to the impressive tem...

What to do with cats with chronic pain?

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan and Margaret are back with pretty gruesome statistics, most cats have pain when they reach an older age, and we are not picking up the signals....

Most of the older cats have chronic joint pain

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Duncan Lascelles, a famous veterinary surgeon and pain expert, and Dr. Margaret Gruen, a veterinary behaviorist, tackle chronic pain together at N...

Proteinuria in feline CKD

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jessica Quimby is back on the show, and we talk about proteinuria in CKD. When should we be using ace inhibitors in feline chronic renal disease? ...

Feline CKD and the secret of phosphorus (and FGF23)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Quimby is back on our podcast because we have some intriguing news about chronic kidney disease, or CKD. What is that, you may ask? A new test...

Cats with diabetes and other cool pancreatic diseases

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 02 with Dr. Cathy Scott-Moncrieff, Internal medicine specialist and Purdue University Department of Clinical Services department head. Cathy’s ...

Cat endocrinology is so cool and now we have a new oral drug for diabetes!

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we speak with Dr. Cathy Scott-Moncrieff, Internal medicine specialist and department head of Purdue University Department of Clinical Services. ...

Social media tips for cat practitioners

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey is back on our podcast and is a communication specialist in Dr. Susan's clinic. She gives tips on dealing with social media in your clinic and ...

Why should you hire a communication manager for your practice?

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey Gonzalez is our week's guest, a communication manager at Bytown and Merivale Cat Hospitals. Stacey brings a lot to the hospital, and we talk ab...

What can you catch from your cat?

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have the awesome Dr. Mike Lappin with us, the most frequent guest on our podcast! We are discussing what you can catch from your cat, i.e., zoonosi...

What are some advantages and disadvantages of neutering your cat?

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is episode 2 with Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine, a therio expert from Canada. We love to talk about reproduction in cats. This episode we talk about the ...

Are there alternatives to spaying and castrating cats?

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emmanuel is our guest on the purrpodcast. He is a therionologist and Diplomate for the European College of Veterinary Reproduction and we discuss ...

Foxtails and Ragdolls, what do they have in common?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle are back with an episode discussing recent articles. One article is about foxtails or grass awns in cats and the d-word. Most ...

Nine lives are not enough part 2 with Dr. Mary Gardner

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our second episode is here when Dr. Kelly and I talk with the incredible Dr. Mary Gardner about her new book Nine lives are not enough; a practical gu...

Nine lives are not enough part 1

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to offer you this podcast during the holidays! The fabulous Dr. Mary Gardner joins us to discuss her new book: Nine lives are not en...

Core or Noncore (vaccines), that is the question!

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Jolle discussed new articles this week. The first one discusses the use of non-core vaccines. There is quite a variation in coverage...

Acute pain and mental health in cats

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss the new AAFP magazine focusing on feline pain and mental health. We love this new magazine, and it is available for AA...

AAFP publishes a new member magazine!

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back live from beautiful Kansas. We discuss a new magazine from AAFP, the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Th...

Pharaohs, felines and DNA

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A great episode with Dr. Leslie Lyons. We talk about all genetics as she is the cat gene expert in the world! We start with the pharaohs and end with ...

Cat allergies, crisper and are cats able to recognize each other or their owner?

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle discuss recent articles. The first one is deleting the gene that is responsible for the protein to which most people are aller...

Travel Impostor syndrome, passport issues and lots of other travel tips

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are back, and how! They have not done a podcast for a long time so this first one is an update about what is going on in their...

Most listened to podcast Part 2 Pancreatitis

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a repeat episode of our most listened-to podcast with Dr. Panos Xenoulis where we focus on feline pancreatitis, and the best news is that next...

Most listened to podcast part 1: Pancreatitis in cats

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a repeat episode of a while ago with our amazing guest Dr. Panos Xenoulis. He is one of the world's most famous pancreas experts, especially w...

Summer Cat Bite with Dr. Panos Xenoulis

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The last of our cat bites of summer. This is an interview with Dr Panos Xenopoulis, the winner of his year's most downloaded podcast. We are still in ...

Summer Cat Bite with Dr. Sarah Heath

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sarah Heath is joining us for this short summer cat bite. Taped in beautiful Rhodes, Greece, during ISFM. Dr. Sarah Heath is from the UK and talks...

Summer Cat Bite with Dr. Hillary Noyes

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Hillary Noyes shares her learnings from the ISFM meeting in Rhodes, Greece. A multidisciplinary approach to cat behavior is so essential to be suc...

Summer Cat Bite 02 with Dr. Kelly StDenis

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kelly joined me in Rhoides Greece at the ISFM Congress where we reminisce about all the things we have heard. This is a 5 week summer edition of t...

Summer Cat Bite 01 ISFM & Cat Friendly Practices

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This summer we will have short Summer Cat Bites. These are 10-minute-long episodes that were taped in Rhodes Greece during the latest ISFM Congress. T...

Tornadoes, mandolins and urinary madness in the emergency room

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A second podcast with the great and super funny Tony Johnson. The topics include Ottawa tornadoes and being the minister of happiness at VIN, the vete...

ABCs in critical care cats with Dr. Tony Johnson

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The great Dr. Tony Johnson is joining the purrpodcast this week. Do you know your ABCs? Tony starts with these in any emergency case, whatever they ar...

Free roaming and no little kittens

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have another great episode about feral cats, this week we focus on non-surgical ways to decrease feral cat populations. Dr. Susan gives s...

Cat mummies & what to do with feral cats?

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of today is the feral cat population. Stray cats can be quite a nuisance and they seem to multiply quite fast. Why do we get upset with stra...

Going back to the basics: feline urinary obstructive disease

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More trampoline news, GI, and urinary obstructions are the day's purrpodcast topics. Dr. Susan is frustrated that we can not get better results in obs...

Trampolines and flying cats

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan is back with a vengeance and we discuss her recent experiences with flying trampolines. You may ask what this has to do with proper felines ...

Stress and destress with Dr. Mia Cary

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mia Cary is back and talks with us about how to destress. Stress relievers are so important in our busy life. She herself likes to mediate, Dr. Kl...

100k cat reasons to smile

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The amazing Dr. Mia Cary joins us to talk about how to stay optimistic in our ever-changing world. She has 2 cats, Leo and Luis and she explains what ...