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What would you do? Tell us Episode 33 - Bonus Episode! Endocrinopathies IV - Canine Diabetes FEAT a VERY VERY special guest!!! More drinking, more weeing, losing weight… could it be diabetes? And once you’ve made the diagnosis, what comes next? This week, Brendan and Charlotte are joined by Dr Stijn Niessen for a very exciting instalment of our endocrinopathies series, taking you through canine diabetes from initial presentation to work-up, treatment and long-term management. 🎙️ We chat through: 🩺 Recognising the presenting signs and when to suspect diabetes 🔬 Moving from suspicion to a confirmed diagnosis, and what else to consider in your work-up 💉 Getting started with treatment and supporting owners through those first few weeks 📈 Monitoring progress, making adjustments and managing diabetic dogs in everyday general practice ⚠️ Spotting when things aren’t going to plan and knowing when to reassess With practical discussion and insights from Stijn throughout, this episode is all about helping you feel more confident managing the diabetic dog in front of you. And there’s more to come! We only touch briefly on ketones here, but we’ll be returning to them alongside all things feline diabetes in part two with Stijn, coming very soon! Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Updated RECOVER first aid guidelines AND a very exciting guest… it’s time for another Two Week Takedown! This week, Brendan and Charlotte chat about the updated RECOVER first aid guidelines and what they mean for helping pets before they reach the practice. Be it heatstroke, thermal burns or choking pets; what’s changed, and how can we help owners feel more prepared when an emergency happens? We’re also joined by Dr Iain Keir, ECC specialist and founder of APEX ECC Telehealth, for a chat about all things emergency and critical care! We talk in depth about canine respiratory cases and how tricky they can be to manage in GP practice. We're also chatting about life in ECC and the role specialist support can play when you’re faced with a challenging case. Whether you love the adrenaline of an emergency or feel your heart sink when the phone rings five minutes before closing, grab a cuppa and join us for practical discussion, shared experiences and plenty of Chatty Vets conversation. 🩺🐾 🎧 Listen now, and follow The Chatty Vets Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Interested in learning more about APEX ECC Telehealth and what benefits they could provide to you and your practice? Check them out here: https://www.apexecc.com/ Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Episode 31 – Two Week Takedown: Developments in oncology, CKD, autotransfusion… and is AI taking over Vet Med?!  We’re back with another Two Week Takedown, picking apart some of the latest developments in veterinary medicine – and there’s a LOT to talk about. This week, we’re getting into: 🩸 The new IRIS guidance on anaemia in dogs and cats with CKD – when should we actually be treating, what are our options, and what does this mean for GP vets? 🩸 Autotransfusion & cell-saver devices – recycling a patient's own blood sounds pretty futuristic, but it's already happening in veterinary medicine. Where could this fit into emergency and surgical cases, and what about patients with haemangiosarcoma? 🧬 Immunotherapy in veterinary oncology – from monoclonal antibodies to personalised cancer vaccines and other emerging therapies. Are we starting to see veterinary oncology follow the path of human cancer treatment? 🤖 And finally… is AI taking over Vet Med?! We chat about where AI is already creeping into veterinary practice, where it might genuinely make our lives easier, and where things could get a little more complicated. As always, expect the evidence, the practical GP take, a few disagreements, and plenty of opinions from Brendan and Charlotte along the way. 🎧 Episode 31 of The Chatty Vets Podcast – available now wherever you get your podcasts. For veterinary professionals only. Remember, if you're interested in listening back to our New Grad Consult Survival Day CPD that we hosted in the summer, or you missed out on our recent ECC CPD event, check out our CPD library online, where you can watch the recordings and bump up your CPD hours! https://www.chattyvets.com/cpdlibrary Interested in attending the GI Webinar we're hosting with the Webinar Vet? Here's the link for more information: https://thewebinarvet.com/webinars/confessions-of-a-gp-vet-the-chronic-gi-cases-that-keep-us-awake-at-night Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us 🎙️ Episode 30 – BONUS EPISODE! Survival Guide for Your First Year in GP World 🩺🐾 Your first year as a vet is exciting, rewarding, terrifying, exhausting… and sometimes all of those things before lunchtime. 😅 In this bonus episode, we’re talking about what it’s actually like to survive your first year in GP practice — the bits vet school prepares you for, the bits it definitely doesn’t, and everything we wish someone had told us when we started. We chat about the highs and lows of being a new grad, what you can realistically expect from yourself, dealing with the inevitable moments of self-doubt, navigating difficult cases and clients, and that slightly terrifying realisation that suddenly… you’re the vet. 👀 Most importantly, we talk about why you are NOT expected to know everything. Asking for help isn't a sign that you're struggling — knowing when to ask for support is an incredibly important part of being a good vet. Expect plenty of stories from our own first years, mistakes we learnt from, practical advice and reassurance that whatever you're feeling, chances are plenty of other vets have felt exactly the same. Whether you're a brand-new grad, a final-year student counting down to graduation, or a few years out and still occasionally wondering what on earth you're doing… this one's for you. ❤️🐾 🎧 Episode 30 of The Chatty Vets Podcast — out now! Remember, if you're interested in listening back to our New Grad Consult Survival Day CPD that we hosted in the summer, check out our CPD library online, where you can watch the recording and bump up your CPD hours! https://www.chattyvets.com/cpdlibrary And if you're interested in attending our ECC CPD event this coming Thursday, see the link below for all of the information on the event and how to get your tickets now! https://www.chattyvets.com/event-details/how-to-ace-emergencies-in-general-practice-dyspnoeic-cats Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Episode 29 – Two Week Takedown: Canine plasma in Cats?! A new update for Librela, and is sepsis ACTUALLY sepsis? We’re back with another Two Week Takedown, breaking down some of the biggest veterinary stories, new research and clinical updates from the last couple of weeks. 🩺🐾 This week, we’re asking… 🩸 Canine plasma in cats?! We look at the latest evidence around canine-to-feline plasma xenotransfusion. Could dog plasma actually have a role when feline plasma isn’t available? 🦴 Another update for Librela – the conversation around anti-NGF monoclonal antibodies continues. We discuss the latest safety information, rapidly progressive osteoarthritis, what “very rare” actually means, and whether any of this changes the conversations we’re having with owners. 🦠 Is sepsis actually… sepsis? With updated veterinary definitions, we take a look at how we recognise and define sepsis, SIRS and septic shock – and what the changes actually mean for vets working in practice. Plus, expect the usual tangents, opinions, questionable jokes and GP-vet perspective from Charlotte and Brendan. 🎧 Whether you’re a vet, RVN, student or just trying to keep up with what’s changing in veterinary medicine, this one’s worth a listen. The Chatty Vets Podcast – keeping veterinary medicine interesting, practical and just a little bit chaotic. Want to learn more about ECC? Interested in attending our next CPD event? Here's the link for all the details, and information on how to get your hands on a ticket NOW! https://www.chattyvets.com/event-details/how-to-ace-emergencies-in-general-practice-dyspnoeic-cats Interested in attending the GI Webinar we're hosting with the Webinar Vet? Here's the link for more information: https://thewebinarvet.com/webinars/confessions-of-a-gp-vet-the-chronic-gi-cases-that-keep-us-awake-at-night Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Episode 28 – EXTRA Bonus Episode! Endocrinopathies III: Addison’s Disease & the Addisonian Crisis 🩺 Surprise — we’ve got an extra bonus episode for you! 🎙️ This time, we’re heading back into the world of endocrinopathies and tackling Addison’s disease and the Addisonian crisis. Addison’s can be one of those conditions that feels a little overwhelming when you’re faced with a vague, unwell patient in practice — so we’re breaking it down from a real-life GP vet perspective and talking through how we actually approach these cases. We cover recognising and diagnosing Addison’s disease, interpreting those all-important sodium:potassium ratios, understanding what your ACTH stimulation test is really telling you, and what to do when your patient presents in a full-blown Addisonian crisis. From fluid therapy and steroids to stabilisation, monitoring and longer-term management, we work through the practical decisions you might actually need to make in first-opinion practice — without making endocrinology feel more complicated than it needs to be. Whether you’re revising Addison’s, haven’t seen a case in years, or just want to feel a bit more confident the next time that suspicious Na ratio pops up on your bloods, this one’s for you. Another dose of practical, GP-friendly CPD from The Chatty Vets Podcast. 🐾 Interested in attending one of our new ECC CPD events? Join us on Thursday 24th September at 19.00 (UK time) for our next event diving into DYSPNOEA in cats! Clink the link below for more information and tickets! https://www.chattyvets.com/event-details/how-to-ace-emergencies-in-general-practice-dyspnoeic-cats Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Episode 27 – Two Week Takedown: Catastrophic Aspiration Pneumonias, Giant Breed Dog Disasters, Dentistry & Burnout We’re back with another Two Week Takedown, chatting through some of the cases, conversations and general chaos that have been keeping us busy in practice recently. This week we’re joined again by Jonathan from Frost Referrals for a chat about all things teeth – the realities of dentistry in general practice, gingivostomatitis in cats, feline oral pain syndrome, staging dentals and much more...🦷 We also chat about a genuinely awful aspiration pneumonia case, the difficulties of managing these patients and just how quickly things can go catastrophically wrong. There’s plenty of discussion around giant breed dogs too – are we taking size to the extreme? We talk about some of the potential welfare concerns, as well as the very real practical problems of trying to examine, handle, move and treat these enormous patients in everyday practice. 🐕 And amongst all of that, we have a really important conversation about burnout and mental health in veterinary medicine – the pressures of the profession, why so many veterinary professionals find themselves struggling and the impact the job can have on the people behind the scrubs. As always, expect honest opinions, real cases, plenty of tangents and a very realistic look at life in veterinary practice. Heading to London Vet Show later in the year and want to come and say Hi? Here's the link to the chat we're going to be having with Carus Animal Health, talking about all things GI related!: Confessions of a GP Vet: Real gut cases, and the decisions that changed our thinking If you want to learn more about Jonathan’s work, or to read some of his information on all things dentistry, head to: https://frostdentalvet.com/ If anyone has been affected by the discussions we had in this podcast about burn out and mental health in Vet Med, there's some great resources out there to help. Head to https://www.vetlife.org.uk/ or get in touch, we're all here for each other remember! Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Heatstroke. SIRS. Two words that can make even experienced vets feel uneasy. In this bonus episode of the Chatty Vets Podcast, we take a proper deep dive into the challenging world of heatstroke and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) — from what’s actually happening inside these patients to how we can realistically manage them when they arrive in practice critically unwell. These cases can deteriorate incredibly quickly, become extremely complex and, sadly, often carry a very poor prognosis. We explore the pathophysiology behind heatstroke and SIRS, the complications that can develop, what we should be monitoring, and the practical considerations around stabilisation and ongoing treatment. But this isn't just an ECC-level discussion. As always, we try to take the complicated physiology and bring it back to everyday general practice. What can you realistically do when a severe heatstroke patient walks through the door? What should you prioritise? What should you monitor? And how can understanding what's happening physiologically help you make better decisions when things start going wrong? We cover the science, the practical management and the difficult realities of treating some of the sickest patients we see. Whether you work in GP, emergency or referral practice, this episode aims to leave you feeling a little more prepared for the next heatstroke or SIRS patient that comes through the door. 🎙️ Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and join us for a deep dive into one of veterinary medicine's most challenging emergencies. Loved this episode and want to hear more about ECC cases? Or still confused and wanting a bit more help with these tricky emergency cases? Come along to our new ECC CPD events! The first session is being held entirely ONLINE on Thursday 24th September 2026, and we'll be covering how to manage DYSPNOEIC CATS in GP practice. Click the link below for information and tickets, get yours NOW before they sell out! https://www.chattyvets.com/event-details/how-to-ace-emergencies-in-general-practice-dyspnoeic-cats Interested in the CRI calculation we were discussing? Here's the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6aZBhDIFW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&igsi=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us 🎙️ Episode 25: Two Week Takedown! This episode is proudly sponsored by Carus Animal Health 🐾 We’re back with another Two Week Takedown – aka, what’s happened in vet med over the last fortnight that’s made us stop and go “oooh… we need to talk about that.” 👀 This week, we’re getting properly stuck into GIQuest and faecal calprotectin testing. What is it? When might we actually use it? And could it make navigating those “the diarrhoea is back…” cases a little less painful? 💩 Elsewhere in the episode: 🐱 CKD cats & chronic anaemia – there are new treatment options on the horizon, so naturally we have questions. ❤️ CHF in dogs – could another new medication be joining our cardiac toolkit? 🐶 Kennel cough… but in humans?! When a client asks, “Can I catch this?” what do we actually tell them? As always, expect clinical chat, questionable tangents, things we’ve learnt over the last two weeks and probably a few opinions nobody asked for. A huge thank you to Carus Animal Health for sponsoring this episode and supporting The Chatty Vets Podcast. Interested in listening back to one of our CPD events? Access our CPD library HERE: https://www.chattyvets.com/learn Interested about learning more about GIQuest? See the links below for more information: Book a Lunch and Learn and get a free sample! GIQuest - Book a lunch and learn What is GIQuest? GIQuest - CarusGIQuest resources: Resources Archive - Carus Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us 🎙️ Ep 24 – Two Week Takedown Surgical nightmares, neutering controversies, vitamin D rodenticides & RVNs changing lives abroad. Ever had a case that still makes you wince when you think about it? 😬 In this week's Two Week Takedown, we're sharing the surgical complications and nightmare cases that have stayed with us—and, more importantly, the lessons they taught us. We also dive into one of the biggest areas of debate in small animal practice: when (and if) we should be neutering cats and small furries. We explore what the latest evidence says, challenge some long-held beliefs, and discuss how we approach these conversations with owners in general practice. Plus, we cover an important clinical discussion on vitamin D rodenticide toxicity, and shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done by veterinary nurses volunteering overseas with a fantastic charity (link below if you'd like to find out more or get involved). 🐾 In this episode: 😱 Surgical nightmares, complications and the cases we'll never forget.🐱 The latest evidence on neutering cats and small furries.☠️ Recognising and managing vitamin D rodenticide toxicity.🌍 How RVNs are making a difference through overseas charity work.💬 Honest conversations, practical tips and plenty of stories from life in general practice.Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned vet professional, there's something here to make you think, learn... and hopefully reassure you that we've all had those cases we'd rather forget. 🎧 Listen now, and if you enjoy the episode, we'd love it if you could follow the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your veterinary friends and colleagues—it really helps us reach more of the profession. Interested in watching some of our online CPD? The New Grad Consult Day is now available to purchase and watch online, follow this link to find out more information: https://www.chattyvets.com/learn Interested in finding a new job within the Veterinary profession? We've partnered with Global Veterinary Careers... visit the link below to find the perfect role for you! https://www.chattyvets.com/vet-and-rvn-jobs-socials Interested in finding out more about Jackie's charity, UK Vet Nurses Worldwide, click the link below! https://ukvetnursesworldwide.com/ Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us 🎙️ BONUS EPISODE! Episode 23 is LIVE! Chronic pain is one of the biggest challenges we face in practice, so we couldn't resist bringing Matt Gurney from The Zero Pain Philosophy back for Part II! In this episode we tackle some of the biggest talking points in veterinary pain management, including: 🐾 The Librela controversy 💊 When (and if) we should be using paracetamol and gabapentin in arthritic patients 🧠 Why amantadine and memantine might be some of the most underrated drugs in our pain toolkit 🦴 The potential role of regenerative medicine in chronic pain 😌 Matt's 'Chill Protocol' for nervous dogs ...plus plenty of practical tips, myth-busting, and clinical pearls that you can take straight into practice. Whether you're a vet, nurse, or just love staying up to date with the latest thinking in pain management, there's something in this episode for you. 🎧 Have a listen, and if you enjoy it, share it with a friend or colleague—it really helps us reach more people! One tiny disclaimer... this was one of the first interviews we ever recorded, and my microphone was apparently being managed with a "zero sound philosophy." 😅 Stick with it though—Matt's insights are more than worth it! Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us 🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Episode 22 – Two Week Takedown is here, bringing you the veterinary updates everyone will be talking about. From game-changing nutrition resources to brand-new medications hitting the market, we're breaking down the latest clinical news, real-life cases, and practical discussions you can take straight back to practice. In this episode, we cover: 🩺 The new Well-Pet Nutrition Handbook from Purina Institute 🐱 Polycystic kidney disease case discussions 🐶 Spaying dogs during a false pregnancy 🔍 Sedating patients for ultrasound procedures 💊 The latest treatments, including a new osteoarthritis medication and an antibiotic-free ear medication 🐾 The BSAVA PetSavers Canine Ageing Toolkit and how it can support proactive senior pet care 🤝 Microchips, reuniting pets and tracking their steps! Whether you're a vet, nurse, student, or part of the veterinary profession, this is your chance to stay ahead of the latest developments in just one episode. 🎧 Hit play, stay informed, and join the conversation. A big thank you to our episode sponsor, Purina Institute for making this episode possible. Like the sound of our New Grad Consult Survival Day? Unfortunately the day has already been and gone, but DON'T WORRY, you haven't missed out! The CPD day was fully recorded and now available to watch online. Take a look HERE: https://www.chattyvets.com/learn Did we inspire you to check out Purina Institute's Canine and Feline Well-Pet Nutrition Handbook? Here's your link to the FREE PDF, download it now!! https://www.purinainstitute.com/sign-up-landing-page?utm_campaign=pin-acquisition2026&utm_medium=audio&utm_source=eu_thechattyvetpodcast_podcast_jul12&utm_content=cr-pi_well-pet_handbook_pt-na&utm_term= Link to the BSAVA Canine Ageing Toolkit: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/our-impact/citizen-science-project/ Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Episode 21: Two Week Takedown What do chewing on needle caps, regurgitating BOAS patients, disciplinary hearings, and a bleeding bitch spay have in common? Absolutely nothing... until now. This week, we're joined by a VERY special guest: Bradley Viner, former RCVS President, veterinary heavyweight, and living proof that being a GP vet is anything but "just" anything. We chat about why general practice deserves more respect, what really happens during disciplinary processes, and the lessons the profession can learn from both. Meanwhile, in clinical chaos corner, we're discussing a bitch spay that went spectacularly off-script, the role of autotransfusions when things get spicy, and a potential new advance in managing regurgitation in BOAS patients. And then there's Brendan's latest veterinary nightmare: colleagues who chew on needle caps. Is it harmless? Is it horrifying? Is it grounds for immediate dismissal? We investigate. Expect clinical pearls, career wisdom, mild outrage, and at least one story that'll make you grateful your last shift wasn't quite that bad. Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Episode 20 – Endocrinopathies II: Hyperadrenocorticism The stuff you never really understood about Cushing's. We've all learned that dogs with Cushing's drink more, wee more, eat everything in sight, and somehow still end up with a pot belly... but have you ever stopped to think about why? In this episode, we're diving into all things hyperadrenocorticism and tackling the bits that often get glossed over. We chat through the physiology behind the disease, why these dogs present the way they do, how to make sense of the diagnostic work-up, and what treatment actually looks like in practice. Along the way, we unravel some of the concepts that many of us memorised for exams and then quietly hoped we'd never have to explain again. Whether you're a student trying to get your head around endocrinology, a new grad facing your first Cushing's case, or a seasoned vet looking for a refresher, this episode is packed with practical discussion, clinical reasoning, and plenty of "ah, that finally makes sense" moments. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact

What would you do? Tell us Episode 19 - Two Week Takedown. Travelling pets, scary bradycardias, career changing complaints, and a new wormer from KRKA! Fed up of the drama and changing rules surrounding pet travel? Panic if you see a dog with a heart rate of 36bpm and changes on the ECG? Had a complaint and not sure how to deal with it? Your favourite podcast is back to help you out. We're back for the first episode in June, our next Two Week Takedown episode where we'll be discussing everything from bradycardia's and AV blocks, the new pet travel rules and pet passports, complaints in veterinary practice, and even joint supplements - we don't forget the juicy bits! Tune in to hear us chat to two lovely guests, Mary-Anne Frank from OVForm, and Allie from BSAVA Pet Savers. We look forward to you joining the discussion! This episode is sponsored by KRKA. For further information on Prazemo® (for veterinary professionals): https://www.krka.co.uk/products/our-products/animal-health/prazemo-spot-on-wormer-small-cat/ Any products discussed are for educational purposes only and should be used in accordance with veterinary guidance. Interested in OVForm after hearing our chat to Mary-Anne? Here's the link to their website for more information: https://www.ovform.com/ To get the free SOP, reception summary and FAQ sheet, go to www.ovform.com, click on the banner "Rate Your Practice Process" and do a short assessment to see what your practice can do to make AHCs more efficient and profitable with less pressure on the team. For more information, or if you'd like to speak with Mary-Anne directly, she's happy to be contacted at [email protected] Interested in looking into a research project, or wanting to raise some money for an awesome charity? Check out BSAVA PetSavers website here: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/ Take your learning further with Chatty Vets CPD — practical, case-based learning for veterinary professionals. 📅 Live CPD events: Join us for clinical cases, interactive discussions and Q&A: https://www.chattyvets.com/events 💻 CPD Library: Learn at your own pace with online CPD courses, recordings and course notes: https://www.chattyvets.com/cpd/library 🎧 Find more podcasts and explore everything Chatty Vets: https://www.chattyvets.com 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechattyvetspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechattyvetspodcast 💬 Got thoughts on this episode, a topic suggestion or a question? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch: https://www.chattyvets.com/contact