The Chatty Vets Podcast

Ep 10 – Two Week Takedown. The big scary Brucella… GV20 injection site, and who actually follows the vaccine schedule?!
Vaccinations ontop of the head? Brucella isn't a thing in the UK, is it? And who actually sticks to the vaccine schedule anyway…
In this Two Week Takedown, we dive into some of the topics that reliably spark debate in small animal practice — including a deep dive into the increasingly talked-about (and slightly nerve-wracking) topic of Brucella.
From new viral injection techniques to the practical realities of vaccination protocols in the consulting room, this episode tackles the questions we all get asked (and sometimes argue about).
We also take an in-depth look at Brucella: when to worry, when to test, and how it’s actually impacting everyday GP decision-making.
Alongside this, we break down vaccination approaches using the latest WSAVA guidance, discussing how the recommendations translate into real-world GP decisions, client conversations, and those slightly awkward “but they’ve always had it yearly” consults. 
As always, this isn’t textbook perfection — it’s honest, practical discussion from the surgery floor, with a bit of Chatty Vets chaos along the way.
If you enjoy practical CPD, clinical debate, and the kind of conversations vets actually have between consults… this one’s for you.

Episode 9 - Bonus Episode! Vomiting in Dogs and Cats
Vomiting… or is it regurgitation? And how worried should we actually be?
In this bonus episode, we’re diving into one of the most common — and sometimes most stressful — presentations in small animal practice: the vomiting dog or cat.
From working out whether it’s true vomiting vs regurgitation, to spotting the red flags that turn a routine consult into an emergency admission, we talk through how we approach these cases in real-world GP practice.
We cover:
• Vomiting vs regurgitation — and why it matters
 • Emergency presentations and when hospitalisation is needed
 • Practical diagnostic workups (without going straight to “scan everything”)
 • Treatment options, medications, and decision-making in the messy middle
 • Plus the everyday clinical judgement calls that never quite make it into CPD lectures
As always, this isn’t textbook perfection — it’s honest, practical discussion from the consulting room floor.
If you see vomiting cases every day (so… all of us), this episode’s for you.

Episode 8 - Two week takedown.
Lap spays, leaving uteruses behind, ketamine enthusiasm, and the never-ending neuter list…
Welcome back to another Chatty Vets Two Week Takedown — where we break down the real clinical topics that have been filling our consulting rooms and operating theatres recently.
This episode we chat:
• Laparoscopic spays in bitches
 • Ovariectomy vs ovariohysterectomy — what are you actually doing and why?
 • Using sub-cutaneous ketamine in practice
 • Anaesthesia protocols for elective neuters
 • Plus plenty of the real-world decision making that never quite makes it into CPD notes
Practical. Honest. Occasionally chaotic. Always relatable. LISTEN NOW!

🎙️ Ep 7 – Two Week Takedown: Turmeric on Chicken Legs, Seasonal Fleas, Dental Chews, Euthanasias & WhatsApping Clients?!
It’s time for another Two Week Takedown — where we round up the cases, conversations, and clinical curveballs that have been keeping the vet world busy lately.
In this episode, we’re covering everything from the slightly bizarre (yes… turmeric on chicken legs 🫠) to the genuinely challenging realities of practice life. We chat seasonal flea myths, the truth about dental chews, the emotional weight of euthanasia decisions, and the ever-growing question of whether we should really be WhatsApping clients…
Expect real-life cases, practical discussion, a few strong opinions, and plenty of the honest, staff-room style chat you know and love. Educational where it matters, relatable where it counts, and always with a bit of humour to get us through the shift.
Perfect for listening on the commute, between consults, or whenever you need some vet-to-vet company.
🎧 Press play and join the conversation.

🎙️ Episode 6 – Bonus Episode: Deep Dive into Dyspnoea (Part 1)
Breathing difficulties. Worried owners. High-pressure decisions. 😅🫁
In this bonus deep-dive, the team at The Chatty Vets Podcast tackle one of the most stressful presentations in practice: dyspnoea in dogs and cats 🐶🐱
From that first “this doesn’t look right” moment, to emergency stabilisation, hands-on clinical exams, and those crucial early decisions — we walk you through it all in our usual relaxed, real-world way.
And yes… we’re getting into thoracic POCUS 👀📟
What to look for.
How to use it.
And how it can save you precious time when every second counts.
Expect:
 🩺 Practical, usable tips
 💬 Honest discussion
 😂 A few laughs
 🫁 Confidence-boosting knowledge
No lectures. No judgement. Just two vets chatting through the stuff we all deal with — and helping you feel a little more prepared for the next breathless patient.
🎧 Hit play and dive in. Part 2 coming soon…
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