Episode 104 – Why Behaviour and Pain are Intertwined

I had an incredible time at the WSAVA Congress in Rio and one of the things that I really took away as a musing from the Congress is the question as to whether or how we can differentiate pain from emotional states such as anxiety. We know that pain has an emotional component – often fear or anxiety – so do we therefore need to be more comprehensive in treating our painful patients by treating both pain and anxiety?

I’m not sure we have all the answers yet and we definitely don’t have any research looking at this, however, my suspicion is that we probably should be treating both!

In this episode I give you my 3 top explanations of why pain and emotional state are so interwoven and intertwined and how I think about treating my Behaviour Patients that are also in pain!

If you’d like to learn more about the medications that can treat both pain and emotional state, then have a look at my AMAZING PSYCHOACTIVE course:

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

And if you’d like some help or input on a Behaviour Patient that is also painful then you can book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me right here:

https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals

If you can’t find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at [email protected] to find a time that suits us both!

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Episode 103 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Victoria Shepherd

Welcome to our brand-new episode format – 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 sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish…

·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!

In this episode, I chat to holistic groomer and aspiring behaviourist (currently with a behaviour certification), Victoria Shepherd, who has questions around communicating the possibility that her patients may be in pain to both the caregiver and the caregiver’s vet.

As pet professionals who spend a lot of time with their patients and put their hands on them A LOT, groomers often recognize signs of pain or discomfort. And communicating that to the caregiver and the GP vet can be challenging.

I absolutely LOVED recording this episode and it ends with a bit of a cliff hanger… so tune in…

If you’d like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here:

https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals

If you can’t find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at [email protected] to find a time that suits us both!

And if you’d like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book:

https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-e-book

And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here:

https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544

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Episode 102 – Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine is a commonly prescribed Veterinary Psychopharmaceutical, so I thought we’d do a bit of a deep dive into fluoxetine and the things you, as professionals, need to know about this medication.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

·         Indications for and uses of fluoxetine in Veterinary Medicine (and some super easy ways to remember them),

·         Commonly seen side effects.

·         How to change from fluoxetine to a different Psychopharmaceutical.

·         Potential drug interactions.

This is a bit of a whistlestop tour into fluoxetine but if you’d like to dive even deeper, I’ve got you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know:

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

If you’d like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals

If you can’t find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at [email protected] to find a time that suits us both!

And if you’d like some amazing Client Handouts (including one about Behaviour Meds) to give to your clients, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book:

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Episode 101 – Resilience in Dogs with Bobbie Bhambree

I absolutely loved this conversation with the wonderful Bobbie Bhambree, Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, about her game-changing work around Resilience and Resilience Conditioning in dogs.

Bobbie shares the story of how she and Veterinary Neuroscientist, Kathy Murphy, developed the Canine Resilience Rainbow, how it evolved and where it is now.

She also shares the individual elements oaf the resilience framework and how they fit into her everyday practice.

Bobbie shares some great case examples which show what a great difference resilience conditioning can make for our canine patients and has definitely inspired me to use this more in my own patients!

Here’s where you can connect with Bobbie: www.dogologybehavior.com

ReFrame (new resilience course for behavior professionals): reframedog.com

You can find the article Bobbie mentioned here: https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/the-resilience-rainbow/

Bobbie's author website (Elemental Awakening - new romantasy book coming soon!): https://www.bobbiewirkmaa.com/

If you’d like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals

If you can’t find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at [email protected] to find a time that suits us both!

And if you’d like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-e-book

And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544

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Episode 100 – Welcome to The Veterinary Behaviour Chat

Welcome to the very first episode of The Veterinary Behaviour Chat Podcast, the evolution from The Pet Behaviour Chat!

In this first episode of The Veterinary Behaviour Chat, I talk about the journey behind this re-brand and re-launch, and my vision for the future of the podcast.

This is a space for Vets, Vet Nurses and Pet Care Professionals, anyone who works in the pet care industry and wants to learn more about Veterinary Behaviour Medicine.

I am very proud to introduce you to all the different episode types I have lined up for now including:

·         The brand new 15-minute professional Speed Coaching episodes

·         Solo episodes

·         Interviews with the brightest minds in Veterinary psychiatry and

·         The very popular pet caregiver episodes

Please, please, please let me know if there are any specific topics you’d like me to talk about – you can drop your suggestions in the comments of the show or on my social media accounts:

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If you’d like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, my PSYCHOACTIVE course is a must: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive

And if you’d like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-e-book

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Episode 99 – Tanya and Bruno’s Story

This is one of my favourite patient- and client stories!

From the beautiful island of Samos in Greece to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, Bruno has had a very varied and sometimes challenging life.

Tanya reached out to me when Bruno became increasingly sound sensitive after arriving in Abu Dhabi, to the point where he hid under a storage rack in the basement for 23 hours per day.

After seeing Tanya and Bruno for an emergency consultation, I designed a comprehensive treatment plan for Bruno which includes psychopharmaceutical medications and comprehensively addressing his musculo-skeletal pain, which may have been the cause for the sudden deterioration in his behaviour.

Listen as Tanya talks openly about how she and her husband navigated this journey and how Bruno is doing now!

What an incredible episode to take us into our re-brand and re-launch into The Veterinary Behaviour Chat Podcast !

If you’re a Pet Care Professional and you’d like to know more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then my PSYCHOACTIVE course is for you:

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

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Episode 98 – The 4 Pillars of reducing Fear, Anxiety and Stress in the Veterinary Clinic

Improving emotional safety and the patient experience in the Veterinary Clinic is such a passion topic of mine and I loved recording this episode on the 4 main areas I focus on when it comes to reducing fear, anxiety and stress in our Veterinary Patients.

Here are the 4 main areas you’ll learn about:

1.      Reading Body Language, Facial Expressions and Emotional State

2.      Creating a Calm, Safe Environment

3.      Gentle Handling and Cooperative Care Techniques

4.      Using Psychopharmaceuticals, Supplements and Pheromones

If you’d like to learn more about Pre-Visit Medications, my PSYCHOACTIVE course is a must:

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

If you’d like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-e-book

And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544

Here is the paper I mention in the episode:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1098612X231214907

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Episode 97 – Risk Assessment

Comprehensively assessing the risk of a Behaviour Case can be one of the most important things to do when you are first presented with a patient.

Whether you’re a GP vet faced with a tricky situation, a Vet or Veterinary Nurse with an interest in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, or a non-Veterinary Behaviour practitioner, it is always really good practice to perform a risk assessment and have an open conversation with the caregiver based on this risk assessment

In this episode, I tell you my top 3 risks to assess against and give you 4 specific things to evaluate when it comes to assessing risk.

Following these steps will give you so much more clarity when it comes to advising your clients on the risk – and safety aspects of their pet’s behaviour.

If you’re keen to understand more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then check out my PSYCHOACTIVE course, which will give you so much more knowledge and confidence to proceed:

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

And if you’d like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book:

https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-e-book

I would absolutely LOVE to hear what you thought about the episode and your thoughts on the topic !!

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Episode 96 – The Veterinary Behaviour First Aid Kit

How many times does it happen that a patient presents with a Behavioural Presentation that you don’t feel fully equipped to deal with?

Or the client just happens to mention at the end of a consultation – as they’re walking out of the door – that their cat has been urinating outside of the litter box or that their dog has been recently aggressive to a family member.

What on earth should you and can you do in these situations?

This is where having a bit of a “Veterinary Behaviour First Aid” plan can be really useful, especially after performing a risk assessment, which we’ll talk about in next week’s episode, so make sure to tune in!

In this episode, I give you a list of 4 things you can do to provide immediate Behavioural First Aid to keep everyone safe and improve your patient’s behavioural health until you can either see them for a more in-depth Behaviour Consultation or arrange referral to a Veterinary Behavioursist!

If you’re not quite sure which short acting psychopharmaceutical might be a good option for your patient, check out my PSYCHOACTIVE course, which will give you so much more knowledge and confidence on which medication to choose:

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

And if you’d like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book:

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Episode 95 – What’s New in FIC in Cats

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis is such a fascinating disease from a Veterinary Behaviour Medicine perspective as it poses the perfect intersection between physical and behavioural health.

It is a diagnosis of exclusion, is mainly seen in younger cats under 10 years of age (2-7 years is most common), and can be triggered or exacerbated by stressful events.

Often referred to as “bladder migraine”, this inflammatory psychoneuroendocrine disease can be very uncomfortable for cats, may cause them to “block” and can have recurrences over time, which can lead to euthanasia (20% mortality).

While we are aware of some risk factors for FIC (male, pedigree, overweight, indoor only cats fed on a dry diet… and a few more…), we are always in search of other factors that may contribute to the development and recurrence of this disease.

In this episode, I mention a recent study (see below) that found a significant statistical association between cats that are fearful of unfamiliar people and the RECURRENCE (not development) of FIC episodes.

Cats that were fearul of familiar people were also overrepresented in the recurrence group.

So, this gives us even more information when we think about the urgency of treating these behavioural presentations in cats, especially if they have had an episode of FIC in the past!

Here’s the study I mention in this episode:

Caudron, M., Laroche, P., Bazin, I. and Desmarchelier, M., 2025. Association between behavioral factors and recurrence rate in cats with feline" idiopathic" cystitis. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 78, pp.90-96.

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I would absolutely LOVE to hear what you thought about the episode and your thoughts on the topic !!

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