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Veterinary Behaviour Chat

Veterinary Behaviour Chat

Written by: Dr Katrin Jahn DrMedVet CertVA MANZCVS(VB) DACVB DipECAWBM(BM) MRCVS
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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 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?2023 Biological Sciences Science
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  • 157 Is the Medication working? The 50% Approach

    157 Is the Medication working? The 50% Approach
    Oct 19 2026

    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

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    27 mins
  • 156 The Perils of Nail Trims

    156 The Perils of Nail Trims
    Oct 12 2026

    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

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    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page

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    Thank you for tuning in!
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    27 mins
  • 155 The use of alpha 2 agonists as PVPs before General Anaesthesia

    155 The use of alpha 2 agonists as PVPs before General Anaesthesia
    Oct 5 2026

    Episode 155 – The use of alpha 2 agonists as PVPs before General Anaesthesia

    A question I have received quite frequently recently is whether alpha 2 agonists 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

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    Thank you for tuning in!
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    21 mins
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