Veterinary Behaviour Chat

Episode 143 – Help! The Medications have stopped working!
 
This episode was inspired by a recent consultation where the caregiver had noted a deterioration in their pet's behaviour and wondered whether this was due to the "medications no longer working".
 
Have a listen as I chat through my top 5 things to consider when there is deterioration in behaviour and whether the medications are always to blame.
 
In this episode you'll learn about:
·         The timeline of side effects of the most commonly used baseline psychopharmaceuticals.
·         The importance of management and assessing physical health contributors.
·         The importance of life stages.
·         Other really important questions to ask when previously stable behaviour deteriorates.
 
I also chat a little bit about the Cytochrome P450 system and how medication interactions or concurrent use of other medications or supplements can affect psychopharmacology.
 
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Episode 142 – Using Trazodone with SSRIs and TCAs
 
Can trazodone be safely used in combination with and SSRI or TCA without causing signs of Serotonin Syndrome? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear, especially from GP vets.
 
Have a listen as I chat through my thoughts on this topic and refer back to one of the original studies on trazodone from 2008 where it was used as an augmenting agent for patients already on an SSRI or TCA to further improve signs of fear or anxiety.
 
I also talk about medication doses, and I mention 2 further papers where dogs and cats ingested their caregivers' anti-depressant medication and only 25% developed clinical signs consistent with SS.
 
Here are the papers I mention in the episode:
Gruen, M.E. and Sherman, B.L., 2008. Use of trazodone as an adjunctive agent in the treatment of canine anxiety disorders: 56 cases (1995–2007). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 233(12), pp.1902-1907.
 
Pugh, C.M., Sweeney, J.T., Bloch, C.P., Lee, J.A., Johnson, J.A. and Hovda, L.R., 2013. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) toxicosis in cats: 33 cases (2004–2010). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 23(5), pp.565-570.
 
Thomas, D.E., Lee, J.A. and Hovda, L.R., 2012. Retrospective evaluation of toxicosis from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants: 313 dogs (2005–2010). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 22(6), pp.674-681.
 
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Episode 141 – Why "Gaba/Traz" is not always the best option
 
This episode was inspired by a lecture I gave at BVA Live 2026 and the ensuing questions and discussion about the use of Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals.
 
The truth is that while gabapentin and trazodone can be a good PVP combination for some canine patients, it should not be used as a "one size fits all" approach for all dogs requiring anxiolytic support at the veterinary clinic and we should, instead, consider each patient as an individual and tailor their medication regime accordingly.
 
In this episode I chat about:
·         Cats versus dogs when it comes to PVPs.
·         Why anxiolytic doses of gabapentin can cause vulnerability in canine patients with musculoskeletal disease.
·         Why trial doses at home are imperative.
·         Other options for PVP combinations.
 
 
If you are a vet who often reaches for "Gaba/Traz", then this episode is a good nudge to think about patient choices and other PVP options.
 
If you'd like to read more about these and related topics, our Professional Guides E-Book is a must-read for you : https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook
 
And, if you'd like to learn more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, you'll love my PSYCHOACTIVE course: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive
 
I really hope you find this episode useful!
 
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Episode 140 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Dogs and Car Journeys
 
Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals!
The rules of the game are as follows:
·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted.
·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish…
·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!
 
In this episode, I chat to Canine Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, Sharon Jones, about the challenges of working through cases where dogs show fear- or stress behaviours on car journeys.
How do we know if this is a physical health concern (nausea or pain), fear or anxiety, fear learning, anticipatory excitement, frustration or something else?
And, how do we start unpicking behaviours to find the emotional motivation and behavioural drivers?
Have a listen as we chat through different thoughts and approaches, which medications may be useful and the discussions we have about this topic on the ACVB List serve.
 
One of my passion projects – and indeed the topic of my residency research – is stress management during air travel in pets and while air- and car travel are different in some respects, they also share a LOT of commonalities.
Here's a link to my review paper on Feline Stress Management during Air Travel, which I mention in the episode, and, of course, so much of this information can be extrapolated to dogs too !
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X221145521
 
I absolutely loved chatting to Sharon, and I really hope you find this episode useful !
 
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If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!
 
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Episode 139 – Can I offer Veterinary Behaviour Consultations without being a Trainer?
 
This episode was inspired by a Zoom Call question from one of my lovely participants of Learn To Speak Dog and Learn To Speak Cat, who is in the process of setting up a Veterinary Behaviour Service in a new hospital she has started working in.
Her concern is that she can't yet offer consultations as she has not yet found aligned trainers to work with who can support her in her cases.
 
What do you think my thoughts and advice were to her?
Have a listen to this episode to find out and to hear more about my own personal journey and how I currently manage the "Behaviour Modification" or "Training" element of the Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan.
 
If you'd like the chance to ask me your questions in person, you can do that in our Live Group Zoom Calls in the following courses:
Learn To Speak Dog - https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-dog
Learn To Speak Cat - https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/learn-to-speak-cat
Psychoactive - https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive
 
And, of course, in my Membership Program – "The Behaviour Case Collective"
https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective
 
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