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Purr Podcast
by Jolle Kirpensteijn & Susan Little
This is an awesome podcast for veterinary healthcare providers about everything feline. Famous author Dr. Susan Little and surgeon, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn will discuss medical en surgical issues of cats highlighting simple and practical solutions. If you like cats, you will love this podcast!
Episodes
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Purr Podcast Gets Personal: Retirement, Veterinary News, & What’s Next!
What’s new with Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn? In this special Purr Podcast episode, our hosts step away from their usual feline medicine discussions with guest veterinarians for a rare behind-the-scenes conversation about their veterinary careers, retirement, travel plans, new…
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Gut, Kidneys, and Kibble: CKD Insights with Dr. Jessica Quimby
In this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan Little are joined once again by feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) expert, Dr. Jessica Quimby. Together, they unpack some of the latest insights into managing this complex condition in cats.We dive into key topics,...
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Improving End-of-Life Care: Veterinary Euthanasia Tips with Dr. Ken Gorczyca
What can veterinarians do to make saying goodbye more personal for pet owners? Dr. Ken Gorczyca joins Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn to celebrate making it to 250 episodes of Purr Podcast! Dr. Gorczyca is an at-home end-of-life veterinarian and companion animal death doula who helps...
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End of life discussions with Dr. Ken Gorczyca
What happens when fear and misinformation put the human-animal bond at risk? Dr. Ken Gorczyca joins Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn for the 249th & 250th episodes of Purr Podcast to share his extraordinary experience during the AIDS crisis, when immunocompromised people were sometimes...
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Pitfalls of Podcasting: Live at AVMA 2026
What challenges do veterinary podcasters face and how do they overcome them? Some of the veterinary profession’s famous podcasters came together LIVE at the AVMA Convention 2026 for a special panel discussion about veterinary podcasting, storytelling, education, social media, and what really...
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How to start a podcast: Live at AVMA Purrpodcast Roundtable
Don’t start a podcast yet… Listen to this first! In case you missed it, the veterinary profession’s favorite podcasters came together LIVE at the AVMA Convention 2026 for a special panel discussion about veterinary podcasting, storytelling, education, and social media. This was the FIRST EVER…
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Can Stem Cells Help Cats with Arthritis, Kidney Disease & Stomatitis? with Dr. Rebecca Windsor
Can Stem Cells Help Cats with Arthritis, Kidney Disease & Stomatitis? with Dr. Rebecca Windsor Stem cell therapy is one of the most exciting developments in veterinary medicine, but what diseases could it actually treat? In Part 2 of this special Purr Podcast episode, recorded at the AVMA...
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Stem Cell Therapy for Cats: The Next Big Thing? with Dr. Rebecca Windsor
Can stem cell therapy transform the future of feline medicine? In this special Purr Podcast episode, recorded at the AVMA Convention 2026, Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn sit down with veterinary neurologist Dr. Rebecca Windsor, to examine one of the most exciting developments in...
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Point of Care Ultrasound with Dr. Serge Chaloub
In this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Serge Chalhoub joins Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle to talk about something that is quietly changing how veterinarians work up feline urinary disease: point-of-care ultrasound. Rather than sending a cat off for specialist imaging or guessing at what is happening…
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Screw worm in the cat and other recent infections with Dr. Mike Lappin
Dr. Mike is back with a bonus episode nobody scheduled, because the screwworm did not check our calendar. The New World screwworm has arrived in the United States for the first time in sixty years, confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, with a quarantine zone now covering fourteen Texas counties.…
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FLUTD with Dr. Serge Chaloub
Are we prescribing medications for FIC that lack meaningful evidence? Dr. Serge Chalhoub, a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist and Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, joins the Purr Podcast to discuss best practices in feline urinary...
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What does chronic pain look like with Dr. Tamara Grubb
What does pain look like in cats? A new Purr Podcast with Dr. Tamara Grubb. Tammy is back for our second episode, and this time we do a deep dive into pain management in cats. Some of the signs are clear enough that even the most casual observer would notice, but cats are masters of concealment,...
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It pains me to see discomfort in cats with Dr. Tamara Grubb
Let’s talk about fear-free feline anesthesia! Feline anesthesia has changed dramatically, and so has our understanding of pain in cats. Our next Purr Podcast guest, Dr. Tamara Grubb, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and an internationally recognized...
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Bugs, Beasties, and Beloved Cats: Infectious Disease with Dr. Jane Sykes
If you've been listening to the Purr Podcast for a while, you already know that Dr. Susan has a special place in her heart for anything that crawls, multiplies, and causes trouble at the cellular level. So when the opportunity came to welcome back the one and only Dr. Jane Sykes for a second...
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Dr. Jane Sykes on Vaccines, Viruses, and Your Cat's Invisible Risks
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 leader in veterinary infectious diseases. We talk about why vaccine hesitancy is rising and what it means for cats, the latest research on declawing…
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The Science Behind SGLT2 Inhibitors — And When to Use Them with Dr. Renee Rucinsky
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. Jolle are joined by Dr. Renee Rucinsky — board-certified feline specialist, owner of Mid Atlantic Cat Hospital and Mid Atlantic Feline Thyroid...
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The Aggressive Cat Myth: What We're Getting Wrong wit Dr. Renee Rucinsky
Cats are the most commonly owned pet in the United States — and yet they're dramatically underrepresented in veterinary visits compared to dogs. One big reason? The vet experience is often so stressful for cats, and so difficult for the people trying to handle them, that owners simply stop…
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The Tube That Saves Nine Lives With Dr. Katie Tolbert
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 Tolbert that challenges everything you think you know about feeding tubes in feline medicine. Dr. Tolbert is an associate professor in the...
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Beyond the Bowl: Nutritional Management of Feline Chronic Pancreatitis With Dr. Katie Tolbert
In this episode of the PurrPodcast, Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn welcome Dr. Katie Tolbert from Texas A&M University for a practical and science-driven discussion on chronic pancreatitis in cats, with a strong focus on the critical role nutrition plays in long-term management....
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2025 Cat News in Review with Stacey Gonzalez part 2
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 broader scientific conversation space, without ever losing its clinical feline backbone. From deep dives into pancreatitis and complex GI disease to...
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2025 In Review with your hosts and Stacey Gonzalez
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 an exclusive first look at our 2025 podcast statistics. Joined by our Communications Manager, Stacey Gonzalez, we reflect on the most-listened-to...
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The Invisible Fire: Understanding Feline Pancreatitis with Dr. Joerg Steiner
Dr. Joerg Steiner—one of the most respected authorities in veterinary gastroenterology—returns to the Purr Podcast for a deep, science-driven discussion on complex feline gastrointestinal disease. Internationally recognized for his work on pancreatic and intestinal disorders, Dr. Steiner brings...
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The Texas Take on Cat Diseases with Dr. Joerg Steiner
Why were cats with GI disease rarely diagnosed 30 years ago? Let's talk feline Pancreatitis, EPI, and nutrition breakthroughs! Dr. Joerg Steiner explains why nutrition is foundational to internal medicine, how interdisciplinary science advances veterinary care, and why mentorship and training the...
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FIC, Pain and Pee with Dr. Allison Kendall
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 idiopathic cystitis (FIC). Yes—you read that right. Radiation therapy, traditionally reserved for oncology patients, is now being explored as a potential...
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The bladder is just the beginning in cats with Dr. Allison Kendall
Why do so many indoor cats develop urinary disease? Meet Dr. Allison Kendall, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at NC State and feline nephrology & urology specialist. In this episode of Purr Podcast, we talk pee, pain, FIC, minimally invasive procedures, and why the bladder is just the...
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225 podcast celebration with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle
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 health care with some of the brightest minds in veterinary medicine. That’s more than 225 conversations about feline medicine, clinical breakthroughs,...
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Forgotten Felines: Fixing the Cancer Disparity with Dr. Sue
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 deserve more. Why are clinical trials and funding so limited for cats? What is the next big leap in feline oncology? What is the best practice for early...
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Nine Lives, One Mission: Beating Cat Cancer with Dr. Sue Cancer Vet
Cats deserve cancer breakthroughs too! Dr. Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), shares what’s on the horizon for feline cancer testing in the next episode of the Purr Podcast. Known on social media as Dr. Sue Cancer Vet, she is an international speaker, author, & vlogger. She is a…
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Does your cat talk to you too? With Tabitha Kucera
Part 2 of enriching your cat. Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter is back on the podcast. Tabitha is an international speaker, educator, and advocate for feline welfare, known for helping caregivers...
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Enrich your cat with Tabitha Kucera
Ever wonder what your cat is really trying to tell you? Our next Purr Podcast guest is Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter. Tabitha is an international speaker, educator, and advocate for feline...
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Nine lives, one heart with Steve Dale
Is there new hope for cats with heart disease? Steve Dale thinks so! Steve is a certified animal behavior specialist who has been a trusted voice in the world of pet health for over 20 years. He is a nationally syndicated pet columnist, radio show host, and television personality who specializes…
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Pop goes the Cat with Dr. Joya Griffin
Lights, camera, action! Dr. Joya Griffin gives us a peek behind the curtain, sharing what it’s like to star on a veterinary TV show. She is the star of the Nat Geo WILD television series, Pop Goes the Vet, now streaming on Disney+. Find out what it was like to bring her joy of feline dermatology…
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Fungal & other feline skin diseases with Dr. Joya
Dr. Joya Griffin graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned the Dermatology Service Award for her exceptional aptitude in clinical dermatology and her research on Malassezia otitis externa during her tenure at Cornell. Dr. Griffin became a Diplomate of the…
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Genetic diseases in cats with Dr. Leslie Lyons
🎙️ Dr. Leslie Lyons is back on the PurrPodcast! This week, we’re diving into the world of veterinary genetics—starting all the way back with Mendel and his legendary peas. 🫛👨🔬 We’ll chat about what’s coming up in the genetics session at the WSAVA Congress in Rio, and as always, Leslie brings...
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The secret behind orange cats
Why are cats orange? Meet Dr. Leslie Lyons, one of the world’s foremost experts in feline genetics. In this episode of Purr Podcast, we are demystifying orange cats! Dr. Lyons discusses new studies that revealed a never-before-seen genetic pathway for color pigmentation linked to orange cats....
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The Purr-spective: Intercat Connections with Dr. Ilona Rodan
Dr. Ilona Rodan is back for the second episode and is a leading feline behavior specialist whose recent work on the 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines (now Feline Veterinary Medicine Association) sheds light on often-overlooked stress between housemates. Her contributions equip both...
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Is your cat behaving all right?
What is normal feline behaviour? Meet Dr. Ilona Rodan! Dr. Rodan is ABVP certified in feline medicine and completed her ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour with Distinction. She founded Cat Behavior Solutions for veterinary referral of feline behavior problems. Dr. Rodan discusses what...
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Under the Fur: Secrets of the Feline Skin
Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch will discuss the rarely talked about subject of feline dermatology emergencies! What are common derm emergencies that she sees in cats? How do we treat dermatological emergencies in our feline patients? Dr. Sandra Koch is back for part 2 to go deeper than skin...
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Fur, Flakes, and Feline Fixes
Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch joins Dr. Susan Little and special guest host Dr. Kelly St. Denis to discuss the importance of derm care and how dermatology can improve a cat’s quality of life. Sandra is a professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine....
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Communicate better with your cat owners!
Dr. Lisa Restine is back on the podcast. This week we dive into how to communicate better with cat owners. She also sheds a light on the future of feline focused care. Do you use your entire veterinary team to rpovide the best feline medicine? Dr. Kelly and Dr. Susan will get to the bottom of…
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Communicate better with your cat with Dr. Lisa Restine
Meet Dr. Lisa Restine! She is a board-certified feline practitioner with a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Restine completed her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in California. She is the Associate Feline Professional Veterinary Affairs...
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Say what? Avian Influenza in cats
Dr. Mike Lappin is back on the PurrPodcast! 🐱 This time, he’s diving into a very important and timely topic: avian influenza or bird flu in cats. What do we know? What should we worry about? And how do we keep our feline friends safe? Join Dr. Susan Little, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, and Dr. Lappin...
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Saving the bees with Eric Garcia
Eric Garcia is back on the Purr Podcast, but this time, we’re trading cats for bees! In this buzz-worthy episode, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn and Dr. Susan dive into the fascinating world of beekeeping with Eric, who happens to be an avid beekeeper. From the intricate social structure of a hive to the...
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Everything you should know about AI with Eric Garcia
In this episode of the Purr Podcast, Dr. Jolle and Dr. Susan are joined by none other than Eric Garcia to explore the fascinating intersection of AI and bees—yes, you read that right! While AI might not be replacing veterinarians (or beekeepers) just yet, it’s certainly making waves in daily...
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Radiation in cats, is it truly a good option for cancer?
Dr. Pamala Jones is back for Episode 2—yes, she actually returned! And this time, we’re getting serious about cats. We dive into radiation therapy for some of the toughest feline cancers, including injection site sarcomas, squamous cell carcinoma, and—surprise!—intestinal lymphoma. Did you know...
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How are cows, cats, cancer and pharmacists linked together with Dr. Pamela Jones
This week on the PurrPodcast, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Pamala Jones, a medical radiation oncologist with an impressive career journey. We’ll be diving into all things cats, pickleball, and wakeboarding—because naturally, the question arises: do cats play pickleball or wakeboard? (Spoiler: the...
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Cracking the Code of FIP: A Microbiologist’s Perspective part 2
In this second episode of the Purrpodcast, we dive deeper into the world of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Terza Brostoff, a veterinary microbiologist and Assistant Professor at UC Davis. Dr. Brostoff shares the latest breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of FIP,...
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Fascinated by FIP: A Microbiologist’s Insight
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Terza Brostoff to the Purrpodcast! Dr. Brostoff is a veterinary microbiologist and Assistant Professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. A DVM and PhD graduate of UC Davis, she’s also a board-certified microbiologist whose groundbreaking research focuses...
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Cats as a model for corona viruses including COVID
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 Veterinary Medicine. He completed a residency in clinical pathology and a PhD in integrative pathobiology at UC Davis, focusing on stem cell biology...
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Feline Clinical Pathology with Dr. Amir Kol
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 Veterinary Medicine. He earned his veterinary degree from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine in Israel in 2006. Following this, he completed a...
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This is an awesome podcast for veterinary healthcare providers about everything feline. Famous author Dr. Susan Little and surgeon, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn will discuss medical en surgical issues of cats highlighting simple and practical solutions. If you like cats, you will love this podcast!
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This is an awesome podcast for veterinary healthcare providers about everything feline. Famous author Dr. Susan Little and surgeon, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn will discuss medical en surgical issues of cats highlighting simple and practical solutions. If you like cats, you will love this podcast!
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