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Veterinary Behaviour Chat

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

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 K

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  1. 157 Is the Medication working? The 50% Approach

    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...

  2. 156 The Perils of Nail Trims

    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...

  3. 155 The use of alpha 2 agonist as PVPs before General Anaesthesia

    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...

  4. 154 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Getting Caregivers to "Buy In"

    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...

  5. 153 The Canine Regulation Project with Nina Fotara

    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…

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  6. 152 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Drew Bedor – When to recommend a VB

    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...

  7. 151 Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment

    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...

  8. 150 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Claire Rhodes – B'Mod for Noise Fears

    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...

  9. 149 Acupuncture in Behaviour Medicine with Dr Carole Parsons

    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…

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  10. 148 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Puppy Socialisation

    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…

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  11. 147 Guanfacine

    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...

  12. 146 Clonidine

    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....

  13. 145 PVPs for Cats

    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...

  14. 144 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Olivia Bury – Running a Successful VB Business

    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...

  15. 143 Help! The Medications have stopped working!

    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...

  16. 142 Using Trazodone with SSRIs and TCAs

    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...

  17. 141 Why "Gaba/Traz" is not always the best option

    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...

  18. 140 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Dogs and Car Journeys

    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...

  19. 139 Can I offer Veterinary Behaviour Consultations without being a Trainer?

    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...

  20. 138 To Avoid or not to Avoid – That is the Question!

    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…

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  21. 137 Interoception – The 8th Sense

    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…

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  22. 136 Cooperative Care with Charlotte Lewis

    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...

  23. 135 15-minute Speed Coaching – Advocating for Behaviour in Practice with Nikki McLeod

    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. ·...

  24. 134 Escitalopram

    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...

  25. 133 What's new in CCDS – Working Group Guidelines for Diagnosis and Monitoring

    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...

  26. 132 Paroxetine

    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...

  27. 131 15-minute Speed Coaching with Charlotte Lewis – Hormones…A Case Discussion

    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...

  28. 130 Behaviour and GI Health with Dr Amber Batson

    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...

  29. 129 Sertraline

    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...

  30. 128 Safety & Predictability, Control, Choice & Agency

    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…

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  31. 127 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Julie Liu

    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...

  32. 126 The Trinity Treatment Plan Template

    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...

  33. 125 Behaviour and Thyroid Disease

    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…

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  34. 124 The Behaviour Case Collective

    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...

  35. 123 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Laura Stoeker

    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...

  36. 122 Canine Sociability with Daniel Shaw

    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...

  37. 121 The Veterinary Behaviour Launchpad and FREE Masterclass

    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...

  38. 120 Suspicion of Chronic Pain with Dr Hannah Capon

    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...

  39. 119 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Lilla Balatonyi

    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...

  40. 118 A Conversation with Triple Boarded Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Kersti Seksel

    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…

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  41. 117 Melatonin

    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...

  42. 116 Happy New Year

    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!...

  43. 115 15-minute Speed Coaching with Kseniia Oliinykova

    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...

  44. 114 Hyperactivity – HSHA - Hyperkinesis

    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...

  45. 113 Equine Behaviour Medicine with Dr Gemma Pearson

    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...

  46. 112 Feline Human Directed Aggression

    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...

  47. 111 15-minute Speed Coaching with Dr Dawn Brooks

    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...

  48. 110 Clomipramine

    Episode 110 – Clomipramine Clomipramine is one of only a few licensed Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals we have available (e.g. Clomicalmâ), so I thought we'd do a bit of a deep dive into clomipramine and the things you, as professionals, need to know about this medication. Here's what you'll…

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  49. 109 Professional Guides E-Book

    Episode 109 – Professional Guides E-Book I am SO excited to introduce my brand-new Professional Guides E-Book to you! This E-Book was created with You – The Professional – in mind. It currently comprises 12 amazing resources on 45 pages, some of which are guides, some are checklists, some are...

  50. 108 SSRIs versus TCAs

    Episode 108 – SSRIs versus TCAs This is where things start to get so interesting when it comes to Veterinary Psychopharmacology! Understanding the similarities and differences between medication classes – in this case the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and the Tricyclic Antidepressants…

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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 K

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