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The Pet Behaviour Chat

The Pet Behaviour Chat

By: Dr Katrin Jahn DrMedVet CertVA MANZCVS (Vet Behaviour) DACVB MRCVS
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Every week, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviourist and Veterinarian of over 25 years, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides evidence-based solutions for pet behaviour problems, delivered with kindness, passion, and empathy. The podcast features up-to-date, informative advice on 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 Pet Behaviour Medicine. In our Case Study and Case De-Brief episodes, Dr. Katrin demonstrates how she and her team approach and treat Clinical Behaviour Cases on a practical level, and we hear from pet owners who have achieved fantastic results in treating their pet’s behaviour problems. If you are a pet owner, pet care professional, veterinarian, or veterinary nurse/technician interested in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, Pet Behaviour, Pet Mental Health, and Pet Wellness, this is the podcast for you! This podcast will provide answers to the following questions and so much more! • Why does my dog bite? • How can I stop my dog from soiling in the house? • How do I toilet-train my new puppy? • Why does my cat not use his litter tray? • How can I stop my cat from spraying in the house? • How can I help my dog with Separation Anxiety? • How can I help my pet be less scared of fireworks or thunderstorms? • Why is my pet so anxious and fearful? • How can I stop my rabbit biting me? • Why does my dog not listen to me? • How can I stop my parrot from feather-picking? • How can I get my cat to stop meowing at night? • How do behaviour medications work, and are these an option for my pet? • How do I use behaviour medications as a veterinarian?2023 Biological Sciences Science
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  • 090 Preparing for an Aggressive Dog Consultation
    Jul 7 2025

    Episode 90 – Preparing for an Aggressive Dog Consultation

    As Veterinary Behaviourists, safety is an extremely important part of our practice – safety for ourselves, our teams, safety for third parties and safety for the caregivers as well as the patients. Safety is especially important when we regularly see patients that are being presented for aggressive behaviours and that have a bite history.

    Safety is something I learned about very early on in my residency, but also something that I review and re-evaluate on a regular basis to ensure that safety protocols are fit for purpose and up to date, that my team is briefed and that safety is also always at the top of their minds when it comes to Behaviour Patients.

    In this episode, I chat about the safety aspects I consider before, during and after the consultation, different strategies that I use myself in my own practice, but also strategies I have seen my colleagues around the world use in their practices.

    This episode is INVALUABLE for anyone who is thinking about starting a Behaviour Service or who regularly sees Behaviour Patients including those that have a history of aggression.

    One of THE most important aspects of keeping everyone safe is the ability to REALLY read canine body language and facial expressions well and if you are keen to get better at this, then I have just the thing for you!

    Join my self-paced online Learn To Speak Dog course to get a better understanding of Canine Emotions, Communication, Boady Language, Facial Expressions, Sociability and so much more!

    Use Discount Code – SUMMER50 for 50% off Learn To Speak Dog this summer!

    https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-dog

    If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

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    34 mins
  • 089 Holiday Choices for Cats – Home or Cattery?
    Jun 30 2025

    Episode 89 – Holiday Choices for Cats – Home or Cattery?

    We all want what is best for our feline friends and that includes ensuring their happiness, safety and behavioural health while we are on holiday or traveling.

    But what IS actually best for them?

    · To stay at home in their familiar surroundings and territory?

    · To stay in a cattery where they will have company and be monitored at all times?

    · Or, should they even travel with you where possible?

    The answer is, there is no “one size fits all approach” when it comes to behaviour and what is best for each individual.

    In this episode, Nora and I chat through the many positive options there are to keep our kitties safe and happy during holiday times, always keeping in mind their natural preferences and behavioural needs.

    If you want to learn more about Feline Behaviour then either:

    1. Watch this amazing 1-hour long Masterclass on Feline Behaviour and the 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment:

    https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/happy-cat

    OR

    2. Sign up for my amazing Learn To Speak Cat course right here:

    https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-cat

    And use the Discount Code SUMMER50 to get 50% off Learn To Speak Cat this summer 2025!

    We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!

    If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

    Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook

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    32 mins
  • 088 Serotonin Syndrome - What you need to know!
    Jun 23 2025

    Episode 88 – Serotonin Syndrome - What you need to know!

    Serotonin Syndrome, also known as Serotonin Toxicity, is the most severe side effect of serotonergic medication and can potentially be fatal if not treated and managed.

    Therefore, understandably, many vets are very cautious when it comes to prescribing serotonergic agents and especially when combining serotonergic agents such as an SSRI and, for example, trazodone.

    · But, how frequent is this side effect in practice?

    · What are the signs you should be looking out for?

    · What can you teach your caregivers to do in terms of monitoring to screen for mild signs of Serotonin Syndrome?

    · What medications, aside from psychopharmaceutical medications, can cause Serotonin Syndrome?

    · What are the Differential Diagnoses for Serotonin Syndrome?

    · And how do you treat a pet with Serotonin Toxicity?

    I talk about all this and more in this episode!

    Here are the studies I mention in the episode:

    1. Indrawirawan, Y., & McAlees, T. (2014). Tramadol toxicity in a cat: Case report and literature review of serotonin syndrome. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 16(7), 572–578. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X14539088

    2. Pugh, C. M., Sweeney, J. T., Bloch, C. P., Lee, J. A., Johnson, J. A., & 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), 565–570. https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12091

    3. Thomas, D. E., Lee, J. A., & 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), 674–681. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-4431.2012.00805.x

    If you’d like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then my PSYCHOACTIVE course is for you!

    Follow the link below to get access to PSYCHOACTIVE – PRACTICAL VETERINARY PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

    Use SUMMER50 for a 50% Discount this summer 2025!

    https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive

    If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

    Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook

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    Thank you for tuning in!

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    31 mins
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