Purr Podcast

Purr Podcast

Jolle Kirpensteijn & Susan Little

Episodes 244
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (53)
Since Jun 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

This is an awesome podcast for veterinary healthcare providers about everything feline. Famous author Dr. Susan Little and surgeon, Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn will discuss medical en surgical issues of cats highlighting simple and practical solutions. If you like cats, you will love this podcast!

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Recent Episodes

S9E238 FLUTD with Dr. Serge Chaloub

Jun 09, 2026 31m

Are we prescribing medications for FIC that lack meaningful evidence? Dr. Serge Chalhoub, a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist and Professor at the University of Calgary's…

S8E243 What does chronic pain look like with Dr. Tamara Grubb

May 26, 2026 37m

What does pain look like in cats? A new Purr Podcast with Dr. Tamara Grubb. Tammy is back for our second episode, and this time we do a deep dive into pain management in cats. Some of the signs are…

S8E242 It pains me to see discomfort in cats with Dr. Tamara Grubb

May 12, 2026 35m

Let’s talk about fear-free feline anesthesia! Feline anesthesia has changed dramatically, and so has our understanding of pain in cats. Our next Purr Podcast guest, Dr. Tamara Grubb, is a Diplomate…

S8E241 Bugs, Beasties, and Beloved Cats: Infectious Disease with Dr. Jane Sykes

Apr 28, 2026 34m

If you've been listening to the Purr Podcast for a while, you already know that Dr. Susan has a special place in her heart for anything that crawls, multiplies, and causes trouble at the cellular…

S8E240 Dr. Jane Sykes on Vaccines, Viruses, and Your Cat's Invisible Risks

Apr 14, 2026 30m

Are indoor cats really safe? Rabies and disease risks are revealed in this episode of the Purr Podcast! We sit down with Dr. Jane Sykes, a global leader in veterinary infectious diseases. We talk…

S8E239 The Science Behind SGLT2 Inhibitors — And When to Use Them with Dr. Renee Rucinsky

Mar 31, 2026 38m

Feline diabetes management is evolving fast, and SGLT2 inhibitors are at the center of that conversation. In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle are joined by Dr. Renee Rucinsky —…

S8E238 The Aggressive Cat Myth: What We're Getting Wrong wit Dr. Renee Rucinsky

Mar 17, 2026 27m

Cats are the most commonly owned pet in the United States — and yet they're dramatically underrepresented in veterinary visits compared to dogs. One big reason? The vet experience is often so…

S8E237 The Tube That Saves Nine Lives With Dr. Katie Tolbert

Mar 03, 2026 29m

Why aren’t we using feeding tubes sooner in cats? In this episode of the Purr Podcast, we have an essential clinical conversation with Dr. Katie Tolbert that challenges everything you think you know…

S8E236 Beyond the Bowl: Nutritional Management of Feline Chronic Pancreatitis With Dr. Katie Tolbert

Feb 17, 2026 31m

In this episode of the PurrPodcast, Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn welcome Dr. Katie Tolbert from Texas A&M University for a practical and science-driven discussion on chronic…

S8E235 2025 Cat News in Review with Stacey Gonzalez part 2

Feb 03, 2026 35m

2025 was a year of expansion and intellectual curiosity for the Purr Podcast. What began as a feline-focused platform continued to evolve into a broader scientific conversation space, without ever…

S8E234 2025 In Review with your hosts and Stacey Gonzalez

Jan 20, 2026 27m

Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn kick off the new year with a mix of unforgettable true cat stories, behind-the-scenes podcast moments, and an exclusive first look at our 2025 podcast…

S8E233 The Invisible Fire: Understanding Feline Pancreatitis with Dr. Joerg Steiner

Jan 08, 2026 30m

Dr. Joerg Steiner—one of the most respected authorities in veterinary gastroenterology—returns to the Purr Podcast for a deep, science-driven discussion on complex feline gastrointestinal disease.…

S8E232 The Texas Take on Cat Diseases with Dr. Joerg Steiner

Dec 23, 2025 27m

Why were cats with GI disease rarely diagnosed 30 years ago? Let's talk feline Pancreatitis, EPI, and nutrition breakthroughs! Dr. Joerg Steiner explains why nutrition is foundational to internal…

S8E231 FIC, Pain and Pee with Dr. Allison Kendall

Dec 09, 2025 31m

Dr. Allison Kendall is back on the podcast, and she brings with her a fascinating deep dive into a completely new approach to treating feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). Yes—you read that right.…

S8E230 The bladder is just the beginning in cats with Dr. Allison Kendall

Nov 25, 2025 31m

Why do so many indoor cats develop urinary disease? Meet Dr. Allison Kendall, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at NC State and feline nephrology & urology specialist. In this episode of…

S8E229 225 podcast celebration with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle

Nov 11, 2025 37m

We did it! We surpassed 225 episodes of the Purr Podcast! From our very first recording to now, we’ve laughed, learned, and talked all things cat health care with some of the brightest minds in…

S8E228 Forgotten Felines: Fixing the Cancer Disparity with Dr. Sue

Oct 28, 2025 30m

Are cats the forgotten patients in oncology? Dr. Sue Ettinger is back on the Purr Podcast to elaborate on cancer tests, treatments, and why cats deserve more. Why are clinical trials and funding so…

S8E227 Nine Lives, One Mission: Beating Cat Cancer with Dr. Sue Cancer Vet

Oct 14, 2025 29m

Cats deserve cancer breakthroughs too! Dr. Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), shares what’s on the horizon for feline cancer testing in the next episode of the Purr Podcast. Known on social media…

S8E226 Does your cat talk to you too? With Tabitha Kucera

Sep 30, 2025 35m

Part 2 of enriching your cat. Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder of Chirrups and Chatter is back on the podcast. Tabitha is…

S8E225 Enrich your cat with Tabitha Kucera

Sep 16, 2025 28m

Ever wonder what your cat is really trying to tell you? Our next Purr Podcast guest is Tabitha Kucera, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and founder…

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