Vet Professionals Podcast

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses when a urinalysis is helpful, how to perform a cystocentesis and how to collect free catch urine samples from cats. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses when and how to assess and interpret urine specific gravity (USG) in cats.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses her key strategies for successful management of FIC. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains what situational hypertension is, tips for minimising its impact and strategies for deciding whether an increase in blood pressure is genuine or due to situational hypertension. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on choice of BP monitor and obtaining reliable measurements using either the Doppler or oscillometric methodologies. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains how an eye examination can help in the diagnosis of systemic hypertension. She also includes information on the equipment needed to do an eye examination, useful techniques and what to look out for. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses how cat owners can collect ‘clinical' information with their cats at home, especially if worried about their cat during the current COVID ‘lockdown'. Sarah explains what information is helpful for vets and how to collect this – for example how to measure heart and respiratory rates, monitoring water and food intake and collecting weight measurements. Finally there are some tips for encouraging cats to eat and drink where owners have concerns over either of these. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney presents a webinar titled: ‘Does my cat have kidney disease – how can I know?'. Sarah explains where the kidneys are, what they do and how to spot signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in your cat. Finally, Sarah explains how vets confirm a diagnosis of CKD. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains what the characteristics of a therapeutic renal diet (TRD) are, why a TRD is recommended as part of management of cats with CKD and how they can help with quality and length of life. Recognising that transitioning to a new diet is often very challenging, especially in cats that are ill due to CKD, Sarah includes tips for achieving dietary compliance and options to discuss with your vet clinic if you remain concerned. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains what treatments are available for CKD in cats and how they can help in addition to therapeutic renal diets discussed last week.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney presents the first in a three part series about feline hypertension (high blood pressure). Sarah explains what hypertension is, what causes it and how common it is. She follows by advising carers on what signs of hypertension they can look for, when screening for hypertension is recommended and some tips for a stress-free journey to the vet clinic. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains how blood pressure can be measured in cats including some videos showing the technique. Interpretation of blood pressure readings is included with discussion on how to diagnose genuine hypertension versus situational (stress associated) hypertension. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains how systemic hypertension is treated in cats including some tips on how best to give pills or liquid medication to cats. Sarah explains the typical check-ups needed, what other tests might be recommended in order to understand the cause of the hypertension and what the long term outlook is for cats diagnosed with this condition. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains what FLUTD is, how common it is and what causes it. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses feline idiopathic cystitis and what is known about the causes and management of this condition. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses when it might be helpful to encourage drinking in a cat – such as those with FLUTD and those with chronic kidney disease. She talks through many tips for encouraging drinking from choosing a suitable bowl to making flavoured waters for your cat. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about toileting accidents – when urine and/or faeces are passed outside the litter box. Sarah discusses reasons why this can happen, how vets investigate such cases and what carers can do to reduce the likelihood of repeat problems at home. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about what changes occur as cats age, when to consider a cat ‘old' and how to provide general support for coat, nails, eating and drinking. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about the common older cat illnesses, how common each of these are and what signs carers can look for as clues of these illnesses. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about osteoarthritis, a common cause of pain and mobility problems in older cats. Sarah explains how to spot the signs of arthritis in your cat and discusses the many ways this condition can be successfully managed. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) which is similar to Alzheimer's disease in people. Sarah explains what the common behaviour changes are with this condition, how it can be investigated by vets and how carers can support their affected cat. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about lifestage-appropriate healthcare of cats: what this means and why she thinks it is so important in maintaining health and well-being in older cats. Sarah advocates the International Cat Care guidelines (catcare4life.org) and explains what this involves for the cats and their carers. Sarah includes lots of tips on what to look out for as a carer and when to contact your vet clinic for further advice.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney shares results from a survey on stress in cats associated with a visit to a vet clinic. Sarah then discusses how carers and clinicians can help to reduce stress in cats attending a vet clinic through choosing a good cat carrier, using Feliway and other tips.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about the impact stress can have on health in cats and how to spot signs of stress in cats at home. Sarah includes some tips on reducing stress in multi-cat households through environmental enrichment, ‘pheromonatherapy' and more. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney shares her tips for cat owners ranging from making a cat friendly home, choosing a good cat carrier, some advice on feeding cats and a discussion on how stress associated with vet visits can impact on cats and their carers.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses medication challenges commonly encountered by cat owners and tips for overcoming these.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses some newly available products for cats including a new pheromone product (Feliway Optimum), a new food (Purina Live Clear), a hydration supplement called Hydra Care and a medicine designed to stimulate appetite in cats called Mirataz.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses the results of a recently published owner survey done by Vet Professionals. More than 700 owners of diabetic cats participated in the study – thank you so much if you were one of these! The results have helped us as veterinary professionals to better understand the perspectives and experiences of owners caring for diabetic cats.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains how diabetes mellitus is treated in cats and what carers can expect in terms of outcome. Home monitoring of diabetic cats is also covered. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains what diabetes mellitus is and what signs carers might see in their cats at home. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is also covered. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains how to calculate resting energy requirements in cats and how to plan the first few days of tube feeding support.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips for care of sick cats at home including how to provide a cat friendly environment, encouraging sick cats to eat and drink and how to medicate cats. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on placing oesophagostomy tubes in cats. 

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney explains that telemedicine includes consultations done over the phone, video or email. Sarah explains how carers can increase the success of a telemedicine appointment by providing their vet clinic with as much clinically relevant data as possible.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on placing naso-oesophageal feeding tubes in cats. Sarah also discusses the pros and cons of these tubes and how they can be of value beyond nutritional support.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about the options for management of hyperthyroidism including oral medications, an iodine-restricted food, surgery and radioiodine.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney talks about hyperthyroidism – a common condition of older cats. Sarah explains what is known about this condition, what clues of illness a carer can spot and how vets can confirm the diagnosis.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on encouraging voluntary food intake in anorexic cats – from finding and fixing causes/complications such as dehydration and electrolyte imbalances to using appetite stimulants.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney provides some tips on assessment of anorexic cats – when to worry, when nutritional support is urgently needed and how to get the best out of your history, physical exam and routine lab tests.

In this podcast, Dr Sarah Caney discusses how to interpret BP readings: what's normal, what's low and what's high plus how to decide whether a patient has situational hypertension or genuine systemic hypertension.