All Cats Considered Podcast

Daniel Ryan, winner of the 2022 JFMS Open Reports Best Practitioner Paper, joins us for a discussion about his winning article, “Lumbar intervertebral foraminal disc extrusion in a cat.” This wide ranging discussion covers different types of disc extrusions, the ways in which they can present in feline patients, and some tips for diagnosis.

Daniel Low, BVetMed MRCVS Surgical Intern, Veterinary Surgeon, sits down with Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM, to discuss his recent article, “Surgical Management of Feline Biliary Tract Disease: Decision-making and techniques.” They talk about how to decide if a surgical approach is needed, the importance of utilizing imaging in your diagnosis, and why a pre-abdomen survey before moving to the biliary tract is preferable. He also discusses when general practitioners should attempt biliary tract surgeries and when to utilize a specialist.

Diane Eigner, VMD, MBA, CVPM, CHPV, CFV and Katrina Breitreiter, DVM, DABVP (Feline), the chairs of the Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines task force, join Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) for a discussion about the new AAFP/IAAHPC Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines. Drs. Eigner and Breitreiter discuss why this topic was important to be turned into guidelines for veterinary professionals, the importance of defining the different terminology around hospice and palliative care, and how to think of palliative care as an extension of senior cat care. They discuss key concepts such as “budgets of care,” “comfort care,” and the “unit of care” and how each concept relates to the other.

Michael Barchilon, DVM, DAVCIM, joins us in this episode for an educational discussion on his recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Breathe easy: Inhalational therapy for feline inflammatory airway disease.” In the discussion, Dr. Barchilon provides some insight into how he found his way to veterinary practice, his deep appreciation for clear communication between veterinarians and caregivers, and how to know the difference between asthma and bronchitis. He also covers some practical tips and tricks on airway washes (and how to overcome the fear in attempting them), why he’s cautious in using bronchodilators, and some tips on how caregivers can train their cats to use inhalers, plus much more!

Maria Soltero-Rivera, DVM, DAVDC joins us in this episode for an informative discussion about her recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Current concepts in the clinical management of feline chronic gingivostomatitis.” Throughout the course of the conversation, Dr. Soltero-Rivera dives into how the presence of FCV, FeLV, and FIV can impact treatment outcomes for FCGS; the importance of preparing and educating caregivers along the way of your treatment approach; and why pain management is so essential along the entire spectrum of FCGS treatment approaches.

In this episode join us to listen to a panel discussion from task force members from ISFM and AAFP on the recently jointly released guidelines, ISFM/AAFP Consensus Guidelines on Long-Term Use of NSAIDs in Cats. Sam Taylor, BVetMed (Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS, Paolo Steagall, MV, MS, PhD, DipACVAA and Duncan Lascelles, BVSc, BSc, CertVA, PhD, DipECVS, DSAS(Soft Tissue), DipACVS, FRCVS join Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) to discuss on how these guidelines came about and how they will help practitioners in their daily practice.

In this episode join us to listen to a panel discussion from task force members from ISFM and AAFP on the recently jointly released guidelines, ISFM/AAFP Consensus Guidelines on Long-Term Use of NSAIDs in Cats. Sam Taylor, BVetMed (Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS, Paolo Steagall, MV, MS, PhD, DipACVAA and Duncan Lascelles, BVSc, BSc, CertVA, PhD, DipECVS, DSAS(Soft Tissue), DipACVS, FRCVS join Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) to discuss on how these guidelines came about and how they will help practitioners in their daily practice.

In this episode join us to listen to a panel discussion from task force members from ISFM and AAFP on the recently jointly released guidelines, ISFM/AAFP Consensus Guidelines on Long-Term Use of NSAIDs in Cats. Sam Taylor, BVetMed (Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS, Paolo Steagall, MV, MS, PhD, DipACVAA and Duncan Lascelles, BVSc, BSc, CertVA, PhD, DipECVS, DSAS(Soft Tissue), DipACVS, FRCVS join Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) to discuss on how these guidelines came about and how they will help practitioners in their daily practice.

In this episode join us to listen to a panel discussion from task force members from ISFM and AAFP on the recently jointly released guidelines, ISFM/AAFP Consensus Guidelines on Long-Term Use of NSAIDs in Cats. Sam Taylor, BVetMed (Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS, Paolo Steagall, MV, MS, PhD, DipACVAA and Duncan Lascelles, BVSc, BSc, CertVA, PhD, DipECVS, DSAS(Soft Tissue), DipACVS, FRCVS join Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) to discuss on how these guidelines came about and how they will help practitioners in their daily practice.

In this episode join us to listen to a panel discussion from task force members from ISFM and AAFP on the recently jointly released guidelines, ISFM/AAFP Consensus Guidelines on Long-Term Use of NSAIDs in Cats. Sam Taylor, BVetMed (Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS, Paolo Steagall, MV, MS, PhD, DipACVAA and Duncan Lascelles, BVSc, BSc, CertVA, PhD, DipECVS, DSAS(Soft Tissue), DipACVS, FRCVS join Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) to discuss on how these guidelines came about and how they will help practitioners in their daily practice.