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.

Dr. Daniel RyanAll Cats Considered – Episode 115 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,

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.

Dr. Daniel LowAll Cats Considered – Episode 121 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

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.

Dr. Diane EignerAll Cats Considered – Episode 120 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

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!

Dr. Michael BarchilonAll Cats Considered – Episode 119 Michael Barchilon, DVM, DACVIM, University of Missouri, sits down with Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice), JFMS co-Editor-in-Chief, to chat about his recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Breathe easy: Inhalational therapy for feline inflammatory airway disease.” Dr. Barchilon shares how his journey into veterinary medicine began and how

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.

Dr. Maria Soltero-RiveraAll Cats Considered – Episode 118Maria Soltero-Rivera, DVM, DAVDC, Assistant Professor, University of California-Davis Veterinary Medicine sits down with Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice), JFMS co-Editor-in-Chief, to chat about her recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Current concepts in the clinical management of feline chronic gingivostomatitis.” Dr. Soltero-Rivera shares how her journey into veterinary

Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD joins us in this episode for a lively chat about her recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “The feline skin microbiome: interrelationship between health and disease.” Dr. Diesel shares how she became interested in the feline skin microbiome, benefits of next generation sequencing, what’s currently known in relation to grooming and how it affects both the skin and oral microbiomes, and what’s on the horizon for future studies on the skin microbiome.

Dr. Alison DieselAll Cats Considered – Episode 117 Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD of the Animal Dermatology Clinic, Austin, TX joins Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice), JFMS co-Editor-in-Chief, for a discussion about her recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “The feline skin microbiome: interrelationship between health and disease.” Over the course of their discussion, Dr.

Ronald Gaskin, DVM joins us in this episode for a lively chat about his recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Flexor tenectomy: Salvage surgery following feline onychectomy.” Over a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Gaskin shares how the studies in the article came about, how they determined which patients to select for the study, and how they were able to obtain such detailed radiographs that provided the new findings presented within the article as well as some additional tips for general practitioners in how to evaluate candidates for the procedure.

Dr. Ronald GaskinAll Cats Considered – Episode 116 Ronald Gaskin, DVM sits down with Kelly St. Denis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice), JFMS co-Editor-In-Chief, for a lively chat about his recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Flexor tenectomy: Salvage surgery following feline onychectomy.” Over a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Gaskin shares how the studies in the article came about, how

Professor Stefano Romagnoli joins us in this episode to discuss the latest research in controlled feline reproduction methods for both queens and toms. This wide-ranging discussion covers the latest developments in feline reproductive drug regimens, preferred dosages and length of time for both queens and toms, and what side effects to be concerned about when treating pre-pubescent felines.

Dr. Stefano RomagnoliAll Cats Considered – Episode 114 Professor Stefano Romagnoli, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl ECAR, Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova joins Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM in this JFMS Clinical Spotlight episode to discuss all aspects of controlled feline reproduction and his recent article, Reversible control of reproduction in

Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Christopher Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) join us again for a chat about the latest updates and best practices when it comes to fluid therapy in felines. They discuss the nuances to consider when it comes to fluid therapy, how the shock state/type changes the staging approach for patients, the three questions to ask when considering your staging approach, and the recommended fluids that every practice should have stocked on their shelves.

Dr. Christopher Byers All Cats Considered – Episode 113 Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Christopher Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) join us again for a chat about the latest updates and best practices when it comes to fluid therapy in felines. They discuss all the nuances to consider when it comes to fluid therapy, the

In the fourth episode of the JFMS Clinical Spotlight series, Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM, sits down for a chat with Rodrigo Paulino, Veterinary Surgeon – Senior Surgical Intern, East Neuk Veterinary Clinic, to discuss his recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Chronic axillary wounds in cats: What do we know and how should we manage them.” Dr. Paulino provides insights such as the best approaches to the management of chronic wounds during surgery, advice to general practitioners on how to improve patient outcomes in surgery, and much more throughout the episode.

Dr. Rodrigo PaulinoAll Cats Considered – Episode 112 In the fourth episode of the JFMS Clinical Spotlight series, Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM, sits down for a chat with Rodrigo Paulino, Veterinary Surgeon – Senior Surgical Intern, East Neuk Veterinary Clinic, to discuss his recent JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Chronic axillary wounds in cats: What do we

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.

All Cats Considered – Episode 214 This month we are pleased to bring you a discussion on our latest endorsed guidelines, the 2025 iCatCare Consensus Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats, as our JFMS Clinical Spotlight.  Listeners will get the opportunity to hear from two of the experts that developed them, authors

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.

Leslie Lyons, Ph.D. joins us on this episode to discuss her recent JFMS article, “Genetic testing: practical dos and don’ts for cats.” The discussion provides an overview of available genetic tests for cats, guiding listeners on which tests are most suitable for different breeds and situations. Dr. Lyons details how genetic testing can be used to diagnose and identify carriers of heritable diseases, empowering breeders to make informed decisions that minimize the occurrence of these conditions in future generations.

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.

Katie Tolbert, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM-SAIM, SA Nutrition joins us on this episode to discuss her recent JFMS article, “Rational use of gastroprotectants in cats: an evidence-based approach.” The discussion delves into the differences between gastric acid suppressants and protectants, the role of dietary fiber in feline health, and how to utilize a rationale, evidence-based approach to determine when to use gastroprotectant treatments.

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.

Katie Tolbert, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM-SAIM, SA Nutrition joins us on this episode to discuss her recent JFMS article, “Rational use of gastroprotectants in cats: an evidence-based approach.” The discussion delves into the differences between gastric acid suppressants and protectants, the role of dietary fiber in feline health, and how to utilize a rationale, evidence-based approach to determine when to use gastroprotectant treatments.

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.

Katie Tolbert, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM-SAIM, SA Nutrition joins us on this episode to discuss her recent JFMS article, “Rational use of gastroprotectants in cats: an evidence-based approach.” The discussion delves into the differences between gastric acid suppressants and protectants, the role of dietary fiber in feline health, and how to utilize a rationale, evidence-based approach to determine when to use gastroprotectant treatments.

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.

Katie Tolbert, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM-SAIM, SA Nutrition joins us on this episode to discuss her recent JFMS article, “Rational use of gastroprotectants in cats: an evidence-based approach.” The discussion delves into the differences between gastric acid suppressants and protectants, the role of dietary fiber in feline health, and how to utilize a rationale, evidence-based approach to determine when to use gastroprotectant treatments.

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.

All Cats Considered – Episode 208 Ilona Rodan, DVM, DAVBP (Feline) and Daniela Ramos, MV, MSc, PhD, Diplomate (Cleve-CVLBAMC) co-chairs of the task force for the recently released 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines: Recognition, Prevention, and Management sit down with us to share their valuable insights on the importance of understanding feline behavior and the importance of

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.

All Cats Considered – Episode 207 Julian Guillaumin, DVM, DACVECC, DECVECC joins us in this episode to discuss his JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, “Feline Aortic Thromboembolism: Recent advances and future prospects.” Dr. Guillaumin shares what sparked his interest in researching feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE), and details how the research and treatment options have changed over

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.

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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.

All Cats Considered – Episode 205 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